San Jose

Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California from S$ 37

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Jose with a pick-up date of 3-5 and drop-off date of 31-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in San Jose, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Jose, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 March 2026.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Jose this past week from 58 hire locations out of 25 hire agencies. Prices for a San Jose medium car hire start from S$ 37/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 37+

Compact

Compact

S$ 37+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 37+

Standard

Standard

S$ 37+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 43+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 73+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 90+

Convertible

Convertible

S$ 105+

Compare car rental deals in San Jose, CA by type

Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 37/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Audi A1S$ 37/day
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Audi A1

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose, CA with an average daily rate of S$ 61. Data was last updated on 18 March 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 37/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Audi A1S$ 37/day
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Audi A1
Toyota CorollaS$ 37/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 S$ 54/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 4% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?

In San Jose, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just S$ 43.94/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at S$ 52.75/day.

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 6.4/10 with 53 reviews). Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in San Jose? January is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 54 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 77. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 54

February

S$ 63

March

S$ 56

April

S$ 55

May

S$ 64

June

S$ 68

July

S$ 75

August

S$ 73

September

S$ 60

October

S$ 70

November

S$ 68

December

S$ 77

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in San Jose. Intermediate (Ford Escape) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Jose.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 7.

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 18 March 2026.

Hertz

6.4
Okay
53 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
56 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
20 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.0
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Avis

6.6
Okay
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

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

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 18 March 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in San Jose for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around S$ 452/week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Jose check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much is a car hire in San Jose for a weekend?

    It costs S$ 0 for a weekend car hire in San Jose, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in San Jose in April, prices are S$ 0 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on 18 March 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 31+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 39+

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