San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose

Driver's age: 26-65
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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 car hire in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 671,911/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,343,720% 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 58 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 60 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 Rp 688,299 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 966,896. 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 688,299

February

Rp 721,075

March

Rp 704,687

April

Rp 704,687

May

Rp 835,792

June

Rp 884,956

July

Rp 966,896

August

Rp 934,120

September

Rp 868,568

October

Rp 835,792

November

Rp 819,403

December

Rp 868,568

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 8.

Top rental agencies in San Jose

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Hertz

6.3
Okay
60 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
13 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 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, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 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.

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