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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 car hire in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 680,498/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,365,537% off the 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 Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 57 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.3
Hertz
6.3
Alamo
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
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 697,095 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 979,253. 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 697,095
February
Rp 730,290
March
Rp 713,693
April
Rp 713,693
May
Rp 846,473
June
Rp 896,266
July
Rp 979,253
August
Rp 946,058
September
Rp 780,083
October
Rp 896,266
November
Rp 846,473
December
Rp 879,668
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 (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Intermediate cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu 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.
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 26 October 2025.
Budget
57 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.3
Hertz
56 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.3
Alamo
18 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.9
Dollar
19 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.2
Thrifty
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.7
Avis
18 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.9
Europcar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
6.2
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 26 October 2025.
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.