San Jose

Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from HK$217

San Jose, CA, United States
14 Dec — 21 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
San Jose, CA, United States
Thu 14-12
Noon
Thu 21-12
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San Jose car rentals in 2023

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Jose. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 December 2023.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

HK$7.27

Average price per day

HK$394

Cheapest price per day

HK$311

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Jose?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Jose and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 7 December 2023.

January

HK$328

February

HK$398

March

HK$406

April

HK$414

May

HK$414

June

HK$460

July

HK$460

August

HK$460

September

HK$421

October

HK$445

November

HK$382

December

HK$468

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Jose to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 December 2023.

Small cars

HK$260 - HK$478

All Car Types

HK$348 - HK$732

To hire a small car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$256/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Jose, the United States (~HK$260/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$478/day). In fact, August is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a small car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$210/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States (~HK$288/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$732/day). In fact, December is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a medium car saves you 48% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Jose medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$295/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Jose, the United States (~HK$447/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$807/day). In fact, December is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a large car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Jose large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$258/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States (~HK$372/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$732/day). In fact, November is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a SUV saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen GolfHK$217/day
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Hyundai i20HK$232/day
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Top rental agencies in San Jose

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 7 December 2023.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Jose, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
166 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
120 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Dollar

7.7
Good
115 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Hertz

6.4
Okay
173 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Avis

6.8
Okay
39 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Budget

6.5
Okay
94 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Airport Van

5.6
Fair
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.3

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.8

Best San Jose car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of HK$245. Data was last updated on 7 December 2023.
Peruse the best San Jose car rental deals we've found. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 December 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$394/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$311/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 3.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Jose?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Jose from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (HK$217/day), Dollar (HK$232/day), and Fox (HK$262/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Jose?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8 rating) and Thrifty (7.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Jose.

What are petrol prices like in San Jose?

The average price of petrol in San Jose is HK$7.27/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$327 and HK$472 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Hertz?

Hertz is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about HK$2,760 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 39% on a hire car in San Jose. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Jose it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

How much does it cost to rent a car in San Jose for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in San Jose can be found for about HK$11,830, with the average price for a rental being around HK$394 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 20% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Jose.

What car do most people hire in San Jose?

Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at San Jose according to Cheapflights users.

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