San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose, California

Driver's age: 25-65
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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 ₱2,404/day – about 4,700% 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 55 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 ₱2,463/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in San Jose is July (₱3,459/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

₱2,463

February

₱2,580

March

₱2,521

April

₱2,521

May

₱2,990

June

₱3,108

July

₱3,459

August

₱3,342

September

₱2,756

October

₱3,225

November

₱3,108

December

₱3,166

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

The most popular types of cars to rent in San Jose are the following: Intermediate rentals (Jeep Cherokee or similar), SUV rentals (Ford Escape or similar), and Passenger van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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 December 18, 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
57 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Hertz

6.3
Okay
55 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

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

8.2
Very good
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.0
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

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 December 18, 2025.
  • 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.

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