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Santa Clara, USA - California
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    Cheapest Car Hire Rates

    Zero excess

    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    £32.26
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Zero excess

    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    3
    £33.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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    Zero excess

    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    2
    £32.26
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Zero excess

    Toyota Camry

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    £33.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Zero excess

    Volkswagen Jetta

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    5
    £33.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess

    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    6
    £33.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Zero excess

    Toyota Camry

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    £33.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero excess

    Volkswagen Jetta

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    £33.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero excess

    Ford Edge

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    9
    £36.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess

    Ford Edge

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    10
    £36.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Drop-off information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:13 on 06/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 6 cities near Santa ClaraTop 4 locations near Santa ClaraWhen to book in Santa Clara and for how long?Car hire informationCar Hire StatisticsTop 4 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Dialing code
    +1
    Average car hire price
    £49 per day
    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
    £0.93 per litre or £3.52 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £0.74 per litre or £2.80 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.07 per litre or £4.05 per gallon

    Top 6 cities near Santa Clara

    1. Oaklandstarting at £36.38 per day
      56.5 km / 35.11 miles
    2. San Franciscostarting at £36.49 per day
      62 km / 38.53 miles
    3. Sacramentostarting at £29.70 per day
      149 km / 92.58 miles
    4. Fresnostarting at £38.43 per day
      204.5 km / 127.07 miles
    5. Visaliastarting at £44.25 per day
      263.6 km / 163.79 miles
    6. Santa Barbarastarting at £37.56 per day
      384.7 km / 239.04 miles

    When to book in Santa Clara and for how long?

    In which month is car hire in Santa Clara the most affordable?

    According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Santa Clara 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.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest month Most expensive month
    A good deal £48 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Clara
    £38
    £19
    £0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    £34

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Santa Clara is July (when the average price is £34.36 per day). This is 0% less than the yearly average and 0% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £34.36).

    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 is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Santa Clara?

    Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Santa Clara is July, and the least popular is July.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Santa Clara by Monthly Searches
    1.1
    0.6
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    Same as average in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Santa Clara?

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for one day, and in July, they keep their car for one day.

    Average number of hire days in Santa Clara
    1
    1
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    1 day in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations1
    🤑 Lowest price£46 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Budget (rated 7.9 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    £49
    Lowest daily price
    £46
    Total cars available
    10

    Top 4 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2026

    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.9
    £30
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue
    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.5
    £30
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.9
    Car condition
    8.0
    £46–£55
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    7.9
    Good
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.0
    £46–£52
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Our clients highly recommend us

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    7 May 2026
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    Transparent pricing and easy booking process.
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    7 May 2026
    very good
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    Kysil Ievgen,
    7 May 2026
    Excellent service from beginning to end
    Excellent service from beginning to end
    Abdulkareem Alqhtani,
    7 May 2026
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    I found a great deal on DiscoverCars.com for a rental car. The process on the websit...
    TC,
    7 May 2026
    well curated range of cars and…
    well curated range of cars and selections
    Rishit Changede,
    7 May 2026
    Processo de reserva simples e bom preço.
    Processo de reserva simples e bom preço.
    Customer,
    7 May 2026
    Gianna helped me very quickly with my…
    Gianna helped me very quickly with my issue :)
    Ewa,
    7 May 2026
    Great car rental provider
    Very good customer service and cars in great conditions
    Fabio Castano,
    7 May 2026
    Best rental experieces ever...sure wish…
    Best rental experiece ever...sure wish you guys could include insurance for people ...
    Christian,
    7 May 2026
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    Gianfranco Sulas,
    7 May 2026
    Great experience
    Easy to find, very nice and professional agents. Very easy going and helpful, they a...
    Mario,
    7 May 2026
    Good value for money
    Good value for money
    ZM,
    7 May 2026
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    Cetin TARLAN,
    7 May 2026
    Very smooth process.
    Very smooth process.
    Alan,
    7 May 2026
    Very supportive and fast to replies for any inquiry.
    Very supportive and they are fast to replies for any inquiry. special thanks for Mr....
    Ibrahim Qusayri إبراهيم قصيري,
    7 May 2026
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