San Jose Airport

Cheap Car Hire in San Jose Airport from $46

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 14/9 and drop-off date of 21/9. 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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San Jose Airport car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Jose Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 August 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$80

Cheapest price per day

$46

Popular car types in San Jose Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 August 2025.

At $46/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire at San Jose Airport in the past week. Out of 24 car hire agencies operating at San Jose Airport, there are, in total, 59 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Best car hire deals found at San Jose Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Jose Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose Airport with an average daily rate of $64. Data was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Mitsubishi ASX$50/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi ASX
Ford Mustang Mach-E$55/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Toyota Fortuner$87/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Fortuner

Cheapflights insights for San Jose Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Jose Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

What is the best car hire company at San Jose Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at San Jose Airport is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 48 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 20 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car at San Jose Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $60 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $96. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$60

February

$68

March

$69

April

$66

May

$68

June

$80

July

$91

August

$96

September

$77

October

$77

November

$71

December

$96

What car do most people hire at San Jose Airport?

Passenger van cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Jose Airport. Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at San Jose Airport?

Zeeba Rent-A-Van has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Airport Van has the second-highest number of locations at San Jose Airport at 2.

Top hire agencies in San Jose Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Jose Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Jose Airport. Reviews were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
48 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 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

8.7
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.1

Dollar

7.1
Good
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Avis

5.8
Fair
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.2

Ace

1 location

Economy Rent a Car

1 location

Zeeba Rent-A-Van

3 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Jose Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $79/day when booking a car hire at San Jose Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $67/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 24.

  • Which car hire providers are at San Jose Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at San Jose Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Jose Airport car hire counter:National (10.0)Alamo (8.7)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7)Hertz (7.6)Sixt (7.5)Europcar (7.3)Dollar (7.1)Thrifty (6.9)Payless (6.7)Fox (6.7)

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car at San Jose Airport from about $551 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Jose Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at San Jose Airport.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at San Jose Airport for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire at San Jose Airport for a month is $2,362. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in San Jose Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Jose Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose Airport. Deals were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($41+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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