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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 21 April 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.50

Average price per day

S$ 81

Cheapest price per day

S$ 65
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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$ 55/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 4% off the average price.

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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 49 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Budget
Budget
6.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2

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$ 53 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 75. 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$ 53

February

S$ 62

March

S$ 62

April

S$ 62

May

S$ 65

June

S$ 67

July

S$ 74

August

S$ 72

September

S$ 60

October

S$ 70

November

S$ 67

December

S$ 75

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

SUV cars (Cadillac Escalade, for example) are the most popular in San Jose. Intermediate (Ford Escape) and Full-size (Ford Expedition) 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.

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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 21 April 2026.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
49 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
55 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
20 reviews•1 location
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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 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.0
Good
19 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Avis

6.8
Okay
19 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews•1 location
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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 21 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 81/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 65/day from Budget, booked on Apr. 18.

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

    Hiring a car in San Jose for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around S$ 585/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 34% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Jose can cost you on average S$ 2,509 a month or S$ 84 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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