San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose

San Jose, CA, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
San Jose, CA, United States
Tue 26-3
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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 19 March 2024.

January

HK$312

February

HK$383

March

HK$390

April

HK$414

May

HK$414

June

HK$461

July

HK$461

August

HK$461

September

HK$422

October

HK$445

November

HK$383

December

HK$383

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

HK$297 - HK$559

All Car Types

HK$297 - HK$668

To hire a small car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$217/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Jose, the United States (~HK$297/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$559/day). In fact, January is about 36% 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 49% 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.

To hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$253/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States (~HK$300/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$703/day). In fact, March is about 18% 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 40% 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.

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 19 March 2024.
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
168 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
120 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.6
Good
115 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Hertz

6.4
Okay
174 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Avis

6.9
Okay
39 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Budget

6.5
Okay
96 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.1

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

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 19 March 2024.
  • 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 (8.1 rating) and Sixt (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$7.51/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$338 and HK$488 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about HK$1,721 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 42% 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    Class Intermediate SUV, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at San Jose according to Cheapflights users.

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