Car Hire in San Jose

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San Jose, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

San Jose Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£ 38.12 / per day
San Jose Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£ 39.31 / per day
San Jose Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 49.96 / per day
San Jose Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 68.97 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

San Jose Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
FOX
£ 73.73 / per day
San Jose Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or comparable
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 77.91 / per day
San Jose Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 81.03 / per day
San Jose Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 55.38 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:34 on 2024-04-21.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 61 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
8.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.12 per litre or £ 4.22 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.95 per litre or £ 3.61 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.28 per litre or £ 4.83 / 1 gallon

One-way Car Hire in San Jose

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in San Jose and drop off in another city include:

  • From San Jose to San Francisco - 32 offers from £ 42.06 per day
  • From San Jose to San Diego - 33 offers from £ 42.06 per day
  • From San Jose to Las Vegas - 33 offers from £ 42.06 per day
  • From San Jose to Los Angeles - 33 offers from £ 39.58 per day
  • From San Jose to Fresno - 26 offers from £ 42.06 per day

Top 6 Cities near San Jose

  1. Oakland starting at £ 34.64 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles
  2. San Francisco starting at £ 37.35 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles
  3. Sacramento starting at £ 38.02 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles
  4. Fresno starting at £ 38.02 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles
  5. Visalia starting at £ 49.12 per day
    261.7 km / 162.6 miles
  6. Santa Barbara starting at £ 35.68 per day
    376.8 km / 234.1 miles

Top 4 Locations near San Jose

  1. Oakland Airport starting at £ 34.64 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles
  2. San Francisco Airport starting at £ 38.98 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles
  3. Sacramento International Airport starting at £ 38.02 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles
  4. Fresno Airport starting at £ 38.02 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in San Jose the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in San Jose fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in San Jose
£ 35.69
January
£ 34.64
February
£ 43.60
March
£ 39.42
April
£ 40.45
May
£ 38.14
June
£ 41.93
July
£ 79.74
August
£ 38.75
September
£ 52.37
October
£ 33.15
November
£ 58.19
December
The best month to hire a car in San Jose is November (when the average price is £ 33.15 per day). This is 26% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £ 79.74).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in San Jose?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 21 days, and in October, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in San Jose
8
January
10
February
7
March
5
April
5
May
21
June
11
July
10
August
5
September
3
October
14
November
6
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in San Jose?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in San Jose is April, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in San Jose by Monthly Searches
138%
January
71%
February
175%
March
342%
April
62%
May
43%
June
95%
July
28%
August
38%
September
9%
October
43%
November
157%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers FOX, Thrifty, Dollar, National, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 38 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
FOX Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
FOX Chrysler Pacifica 5 2 People Carriers
FOX Nissan Versa 4 2 Medium cars
FOX Nissan Altima 4 2 Large cars
FOX Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
FOX Hyundai Santa Fe 5 2 SUVs
FOX Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
FOX Nissan Versa 4 3 Medium cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Europcar
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 60.55
Lowest daily price
£ 38.12
Total cars available
644

Top 12 Suppliers in San Jose in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
1 location
£ 72 - £ 162
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3
1 location
£ 69 - £ 147
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2
1 location
National
National
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
1 location
£ 74 - £ 154
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7
1 location
Budget
Budget
Good 7.6
1 location
£ 49 - £ 112
Payless
Payless
Good 7.6
1 location
Avis
Avis
Good 7.5
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.4 / 4 reviews
1 location
£ 39 - £ 50
FOX
FOX
Good 7.1 / 18 reviews
1 location
£ 65 - £ 90
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.1 / 5 reviews
1 location
£ 38 - £ 113
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7 / 2 reviews
1 location
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