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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California from Rp 636,037

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 8/7 and drop-off date of 15/7. 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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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 25 June 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 20,818.38

Average price per day

Rp 472,721

Cheapest price per day

Rp 636,037
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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 25 June 2026.
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At Rp 636,037/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Jose in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in San Jose, there are, in total, 59 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Rp 636,037+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 636,037+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 636,037+

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Standard

Standard

Rp 1,309,942+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 856,784+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,283,202+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 2,441,493+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 1,104,451+

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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 Rp 1,133,256. Data was last updated on 25 June 2026.
Hyundai i20Rp 636,037/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 06/24/26
Toyota CamryRp 856,784/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Found 06/24/26
Nissan SerenaRp 1,283,202/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Found 06/25/26

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 Rp 807,610/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,511,710% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Jose with deals as low as Rp 25.92/day found in the past two weeks. Fox is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 27.67/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 45 reviews). Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.1
National
National
10.0
Payless
Payless
6.8

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 Rp 753,769 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,076,813. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 753,769

February

Rp 879,397

March

Rp 879,397

April

Rp 951,185

May

Rp 1,022,972

June

Rp 1,058,866

July

Rp 1,058,866

August

Rp 1,022,972

September

Rp 861,450

October

Rp 987,078

November

Rp 951,185

December

Rp 1,076,813

What car do most people hire in San Jose?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), and Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

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.

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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 25 June 2026.

Hertz

6.4
Okay
45 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.1
Okay
53 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.4

Payless

6.8
Okay
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.6
Okay
17 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

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

Rhodium

1 location
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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 25 June 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 472,721/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 472,541/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 20.

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

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in San Jose. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 3,309,045 per week.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on 25 June 2026.
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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 (Rp 45+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 60+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 95+

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