San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose, California

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San Jose, CA car rentals in 2026

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 June 15, 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

₱71.25

Average price per day

₱3,089

Cheapest price per day

₱3,089

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 ₱2,657/day – about 4,935% 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 Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 46 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 53 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 ₱2,536/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in San Jose is December (₱3,623/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

₱2,536

February

₱2,958

March

₱2,958

April

₱3,200

May

₱3,381

June

₱3,260

July

₱3,502

August

₱3,441

September

₱2,838

October

₱3,321

November

₱3,200

December

₱3,623

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

The most popular types of cars to rent in San Jose are the following: SUV rentals (Ford Expedition or similar), Luxury rentals (Audi A4 or similar), and Intermediate rentals (Ford Escape or similar).

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

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second highest number of locations in San Jose at 1.

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 June 15, 2026.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
46 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
53 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.4

Payless

6.8
Okay
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.7
Okay
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Rhodium

1 location

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 June 15, 2026.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱3,089/day when booking a rental car in San Jose. The best deal a user found was for ₱3,089/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 13.

  • 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 ₱21,626 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.

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