San Jose

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San Jose, CA car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Jose, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

HK$8.87

Average price per day

HK$452

Cheapest price per day

HK$365

Cheapflights insights for San Jose car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Jose, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose?

Book your rental car in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$361/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 573% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in San Jose?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Jose is Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 44 reviews). Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At San Jose, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just HK$329. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging HK$478 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Jose, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just HK$329. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging HK$478 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$329

February

HK$384

March

HK$384

April

HK$416

May

HK$447

June

HK$478

July

HK$463

August

HK$439

September

HK$377

October

HK$431

November

HK$416

December

HK$471

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 1.

Top rental agencies in San Jose, CA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose, CA. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2026.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
44 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.1
Okay
52 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.4

Payless

6.8
Okay
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.6
Okay
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Rhodium

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$452/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$365/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 27.

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

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about HK$1,690 per week on average.

  • 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$7,243, with the average price for a rental being around HK$241 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 23% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Jose.

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