San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose, California from ₱1,887

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in San Jose with a pick-up date of 11/25 and drop-off date of 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Jose, CA car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Jose, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on October 30, 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

₱52.74

Average price per day

₱2,998

Cheapest price per day

₱1,887

Popular car types in San Jose, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Jose, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on October 30, 2025.

In San Jose, there are 57 active rental locations from 24 car rental companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to rent in San Jose in the past week - currently priced from ₱1,887/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

₱2,712+

Compact

Compact

₱2,771+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱1,887+

Standard

Standard

₱1,928+

Full-size

Full-size

₱1,922+

Minivan

Minivan

₱3,373+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱4,722+

Pickup Truck

Pickup Truck

₱3,157+

Compare car rental deals in San Jose, CA by type

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

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

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

Toyota Camry₱1,887/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Nissan Altima₱1,928/day
5
4
M
A/C
Nissan Altima

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose, CA with an average daily rate of ₱2,536. Data was last updated on October 30, 2025.
Toyota Camry₱1,887/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry₱1,922/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Nissan Altima₱1,928/day
5
4
M
A/C
Nissan Altima

Cheapflights insights for San Jose car rentals

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

How far in advance should I rent a car in San Jose?

For the best savings on car rentals in San Jose, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱2,402/day – about 4,720% less than the yearly average.

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 57 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January where you can expect to pay ₱2,461/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in San Jose is July (₱3,457/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱2,461

February

₱2,578

March

₱2,520

April

₱2,520

May

₱2,988

June

₱3,164

July

₱3,457

August

₱3,340

September

₱2,754

October

₱3,164

November

₱2,988

December

₱3,106

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second highest number of locations in San Jose at 7.

Top rental agencies in San Jose, CA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose, CA. Reviews were last updated on October 30, 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
57 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.3
Okay
56 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.6
Very good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

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
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

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, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 30, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱2,998/day when booking a rental car in San Jose. The best deal a user found was for ₱2,998/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 26.

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

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car rental companies in San Jose, offering car rentals for around ₱20,988 per week on average.

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

    Typically how long you can rent 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 rental in San Jose for a weekend?

    ₱0 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in San Jose, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to San Jose, then opt for a Supplier choice rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₱0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on October 30, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₱58+).

Electric

Electric

₱58+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱183+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱88+

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