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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from $45
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 10/11 and drop-off date of 17/11. 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 17 September 2025.
At $45/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, 59 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:
Economy
$51+
Compact
$51+
Intermediate
$45+
Standard
$55+
Full-size
$59+
People mover
$78+
Full-size SUV
$81+
Pick-up truck
$58+
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:
MG 3$51/day
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Suzuki Baleno$51/day
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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 $60. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Kia Forte$45/day
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BMW 1 Series$51/day
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Kia Picanto$51/day
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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 $61/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 22% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Jose with deals as low as $56.27/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $77.59/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 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 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 $63. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $88 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 $63. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $88 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
$63
February
$66
March
$64
April
$64
May
$76
June
$81
July
$88
August
$85
September
$79
October
$76
November
$75
December
$79
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 Escape 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 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 8.
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 17 September 2025.
Budget
58 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
Hertz
60 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.3
Alamo
19 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
13 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
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
10 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.6
Avis
17 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
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 hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Avis?
Avis offers hire cars in San Jose for about $543 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 October, 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($39+).
Electric
$40+
Hybrid
$39+
Petrol/Diesel
$57+