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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from $49

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 16/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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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Popular car types in San Jose

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 June 2025.

At $49/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Jose in the past week. Out of 24 car hire agencies operating in San Jose, there are, in total, 60 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare car hire deals in San Jose by type

Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$60/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Baleno$61/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Best car hire deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of $70. Data was last updated on 12 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the San Jose area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Hyundai Elantra$49/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
MG 6$57/day
5
M
A/C
MG 6
Audi Q3$57/day
5
5
M
A/C
Audi Q3

Cheapflights insights for San Jose car hires

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 $69/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 33% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?

Fox is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Jose with deals as low as $47.62/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $50.89/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Jose?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Jose is Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 63 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Jose?

At San Jose, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Jose, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$64

February

$68

March

$66

April

$66

May

$78

June

$92

July

$104

August

$92

September

$88

October

$80

November

$78

December

$81

What car do most people hire in San Jose?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: Compact cars (Buick Encore or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 9 locations in San Jose, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in San Jose

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the San Jose area such as Hertz, Budget and Airport Van. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
63 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Airport Van

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.0
Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
19 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Fox?

    Fox offers hire cars in San Jose for about $465 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Jose however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in San Jose for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in San Jose. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 12 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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