Car Hire at San Jose Airport

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San Jose Airport, San Jose, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£34.18 per day
Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass or comparable
Jeep Compass
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£36.10 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£40.06 per day
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or comparable
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£42.25 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£43.86 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or comparable
Toyota Crown
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£48.70 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or comparable
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£63.18 per day
Mini Van
Dodge Grand Caravan or comparable
Dodge Grand Caravan
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£154.81 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
£58 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%
Score
10.0 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.94 per litre or £3.58 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.86 per litre or £3.27 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.06 per litre or £4.02 per gallon

Airport information

Score
8.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.4
  • Check-in and departures 8.6
  • Facilities and services 8.1
  • Wi-Fi 8.1
  • Dining and car hire services 7.5
  • Lounge 7.5

San Jose Airport (SJC)

  • IATA: SJC
  • ICAO: KSJC
  • Name: San Jose Airport (SJC)
  • Distance from the city centre: 2 miles / 3.2 km

Top 4 locations near San Jose Airport

  1. Oakland Airport starting at £37.75 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles
  2. San Francisco Airport starting at £36.83 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles
  3. Sacramento International Airport starting at £36.20 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles
  4. Fresno Airport starting at £34.23 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Prices for hiring a car at San Jose Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at San Jose Airport
£29.44
January
£20.98
February
£21.97
March
£23.72
April
£28.48
May
£29.84
June
£35.44
July
£26.50
August
£37.11
September
£28.40
October
£30.20
November
£31.06
December
The best month to hire a car at San Jose Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £20.98 per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £37.11 per day).

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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at San Jose Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 8 days, while in September, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at San Jose Airport
5
January
7
February
8
March
6
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
4
September
7
October
5
November
5
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at San Jose Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at San Jose Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in October.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at San Jose Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
101%
January
132%
February
185%
March
148%
April
89%
May
45%
June
89%
July
80%
August
42%
September
25%
October
119%
November
146%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, FOX, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price £34 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
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
FOX Mitsubishi Mirage 4 2 Small cars
FOX Nissan Altima 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
3
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£57.89
Lowest daily price
£34.18
Total cars available
281

Top 12 suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 0 reviews
+18443708303
1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
£40 - £154
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 2 reviews
+18338135264
1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, CA 95110
£51 - £154
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+18887498227
1659 Airport Blvd, Rental Car Center
£39 - £94
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
National
National
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
+18443708304
1659 Airport Blvd Ste 8, San Jose, CA 95110
£41 - £167
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 21 reviews
+14089996561
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
£34 - £130
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 12 reviews
+14089996561
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
£35 - £131
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Payless
Payless
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
4087244400
1659 Airport Blvd
£35 - £131
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+14089386000
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
£35 - £131
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+14089932224
San Jose International Airport, 1659 Airport Blvd - Ste 2, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
£45 - £164
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+14082867850
San Jose International Airport, 1659 Airport Blvd - Ste 3, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
£44 - £180
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 37 reviews
+14087092950
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
£59 - £74
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.3 / 2 reviews
+14087092950
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
£47 - £155
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59

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6 Jul 2025
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6 Jul 2025
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6 Jul 2025
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6 Jul 2025
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6 Jul 2025
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