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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose from S$ 32

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 18-6 and drop-off date of 25-6. 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

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Jose this past week from 60 hire locations out of 24 hire agencies. Prices for a San Jose small car hire start from S$ 32/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 32+

Compact

Compact

S$ 33+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 44+

Standard

Standard

S$ 34+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 37+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 101+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 81+

Premium

Premium

S$ 44+

Compare car rental deals in San Jose 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 large 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:

BYD e6S$ 32/day
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BYD e6
Volkswagen GolfS$ 33/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 47/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

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 S$ 46. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the San Jose area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
BYD e6S$ 32/day
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BYD e6
Volkswagen GolfS$ 33/day
4
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Volkswagen Golf
Peugeot 508S$ 37/day
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Peugeot 508

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 car hire in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around S$ 58/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 10% off the usual 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 63 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 58 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, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 87. 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$ 56

March

S$ 55

April

S$ 55

May

S$ 65

June

S$ 77

July

S$ 87

August

S$ 77

September

S$ 73

October

S$ 67

November

S$ 65

December

S$ 68

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in San Jose. Economy (Hyundai Veloster) and Intermediate (Honda Civic) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Jose.

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 9 locations in San Jose, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 13 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving San Jose, such as Hertz, Budget and Airport Van. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Airport Van.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
63 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Airport Van

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.0
Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
19 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

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 13 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Dollar?

    Hiring a car in San Jose for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around S$ 392/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 Economy 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 July, prices are S$ 39 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 26+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 26+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 84+

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