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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from $44

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 17/10 and drop-off date of 24/10. 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 3 September 2025.
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At $44/day, small 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 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$44+

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Compact

Compact

$44+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$46+

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Full-size

Full-size

$51+

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People mover

People mover

$104+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$84+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$58+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$84+

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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$44/day
4
M
A/C
MG 3
Found 09/01/25
Suzuki Baleno$44/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Found 09/01/25

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 $64. Data was last updated on 3 September 2025.
MG 3$44/day
4
M
A/C
MG 3
Found 09/01/25
Suzuki Baleno$44/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Found 09/01/25
Kia Forte$46/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Found 09/02/25

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 $64/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 27% 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 hire company in San Jose is Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 60 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Budget
Budget
6.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2

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 $90 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 $90 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

$67

March

$66

April

$66

May

$78

June

$83

July

$90

August

$87

September

$86

October

$78

November

$77

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: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), and Luxury cars (Audi A4 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.

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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 3 September 2025.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
60 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
59 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 reviews•1 location
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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 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
10 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
17 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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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 3 September 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in San Jose for about $548 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 Compact 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 3 September 2025.
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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 ($43+).

Electric

Electric

$44+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$43+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$79+

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