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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California

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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 694,444/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,366,109% 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 6.4/10 with 53 reviews). Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.3
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 Rp 711,382 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 999,322. 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 711,382

February

Rp 829,946

March

Rp 728,320

April

Rp 728,320

May

Rp 846,883

June

Rp 897,696

July

Rp 999,323

August

Rp 965,447

September

Rp 796,070

October

Rp 931,572

November

Rp 897,696

December

Rp 999,323

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 (BMW X3 or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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 10 March 2026.

Hertz

6.4
Okay
53 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
56 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

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

8.1

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

6.6
Okay
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

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 10 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 8,037,432 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.

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