Car Hire in San Jose
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San Jose Airport
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
€39.71 per day
San Jose Airport
Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass or comparable
€41.94 per day
San Jose Eastridge Centre
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
€46.03 per day
San Jose Airport
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or comparable
€49.08 per day
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San Jose Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
€49.30 per day
San Jose Airport
Premium
Audi A3 or comparable
€53.55 per day
San Jose Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or comparable
€73.39 per day
San Jose Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or comparable
€74.28 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:07 on 23/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
€53 per day
Average car hire length
6 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%
Average petrol price
€1.10 per litre or €4.15 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.00 per litre or €3.79 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.23 per litre or €4.66 per 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 €48.99 per day
- From San Jose to San Diego - 33 offers from €48.99 per day
- From San Jose to Las Vegas - 33 offers from €48.99 per day
- From San Jose to Los Angeles - 33 offers from €46.10 per day
- From San Jose to Fresno - 26 offers from €48.99 per day
Top 6 cities near San Jose
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47.4 km / 29.5 miles
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48.6 km / 30.2 miles
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151.1 km / 93.9 miles
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206.7 km / 128.4 miles
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261.7 km / 162.6 miles
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376.8 km / 234.1 miles
Top 4 locations near San Jose
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47.4 km / 29.5 miles
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48.6 km / 30.2 miles
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151.1 km / 93.9 miles
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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
The best month to hire a car in San Jose is February (when the average price is €23.95 per day). This is 28% less than the yearly average and 44% less than hiring in September (when the average price is €43.11).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in San Jose?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in September, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in San Jose
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 hiring a car in San Jose is March, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in San Jose by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 7 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, FOX, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | €40 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| FOX | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| FOX | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| FOX | Nissan Altima | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
€53.41
Lowest daily price
€39.71
Total cars available
343
Top 12 suppliers in San Jose in 2025
Alamo
1 location
€46 - €179
Enterprise
1 location
€59 - €179
SIXT
1 location
€46 - €109
National
1 location
€48 - €194
Thrifty
2 locations
€40 - €151
Dollar
2 locations
€40 - €152
Payless
1 location
€40 - €152
Hertz
1 location
€40 - €152
Avis
6 locations
€46 - €191
Budget
5 locations
€51 - €209
FOX
1 location
€69 - €86
Europcar
1 location
€55 - €180
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