San Jose

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San Jose, CA car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.57

Average price per day

S$ 62

Cheapest price per day

S$ 41

Popular car types in San Jose, CA

large car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Jose this past week from 60 hire locations out of 26 hire agencies. Prices for a San Jose large car hire start from S$ 41/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 41+

Compact

Compact

S$ 41+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 41+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 41+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 64+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 66+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 68+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 79+

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Toyota CamryS$ 41/day
Toyota Camry
Volkswagen T-CrossS$ 41/day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen PoloS$ 41/day
Volkswagen Polo

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$ 60/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 11% 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 Dollar, offering prices from just S$ 31.66/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at S$ 31.69/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 6.3/10 with 41 reviews). Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 50 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, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 79. 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$ 63

April

S$ 68

May

S$ 73

June

S$ 79

July

S$ 77

August

S$ 77

September

S$ 68

October

S$ 68

November

S$ 67

December

S$ 76

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

SUV cars (Acura MDX, for example) are the most popular in San Jose. Standard (Mitsubishi Galant) and Intermediate (Toyota Camry) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Jose.

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

Hertz

6.3
Okay
41 reviews•7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.0
Okay
50 reviews•5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Payless

6.9
Okay
7 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.6
Okay
16 reviews•5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews•1 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

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 62/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 37/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 24.

  • 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$ 453/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 does it cost to rent a car in San Jose for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 44% on a month-long rental by booking with Hertz. Hertz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Jose can cost you on average S$ 1,941 a month or S$ 65 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • 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 Full-size 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 November, prices are S$ 0 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (S$ 35+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 42+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 35+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 102+

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