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    Zero excess
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    £21.48
    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
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    Zero excess
    Kia Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    £23.00
    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
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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    3
    £24.83
    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
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    Zero excess
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    £26.99
    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
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    £26.34
    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
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    Zero excess
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    £27.85
    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
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    Zero excess
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    7
    £33.99
    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
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    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    8
    £34.31
    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
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    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
    £34.87
    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
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    Zero excess
    Kia Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    £36.98
    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
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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero excess
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    11
    £36.98
    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
    Zero excess
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    12
    £38.05
    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
    Zero excess
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    13
    £38.05
    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
    Zero excess
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    £38.05
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:07 on 07/11/25. 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 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Dialing code
    +1
    Average car hire price
    £38 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
    £0.96 per litre or £3.63 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £0.76 per litre or £2.88 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon

    Top 6 cities near Santa Clara

    1. Oaklandstarting at £39.47 per day
      46.3 km / 28.77 miles
    2. San Franciscostarting at £30.12 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles
    3. Sacramentostarting at £29.88 per day
      151.6 km / 94.2 miles
    4. Fresnostarting at £35.60 per day
      208.8 km / 129.74 miles
    5. Visaliastarting at £37.28 per day
      263.6 km / 163.79 miles
    6. Santa Barbarastarting at £32.34 per day
      377.8 km / 234.75 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 monthDecember Most expensive month July
    A good deal £36 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Clara
    £38
    £19
    £0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    £35

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    £26

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Santa Clara is December (when the average price is £25.59 per day). This is 15% less than the yearly average and 26% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £34.55).

    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

    Same as average in December

    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 December, the average hirer keeps their car for 17 days, and in July, they keep their car for one day.

    Average number of hire days in Santa Clara
    19
    9
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    1 day in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    17 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations1
    🤑 Lowest price£30 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Dollar (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    £38
    Lowest daily price
    £30
    Total cars available
    21

    Top 4 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2025

    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    9.0
    £30
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.8
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.9
    Car condition
    8.0
    £30 - £48
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.0
    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
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.1
    £45 - £59
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    £45 - £59
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites

    Our clients highly recommend us

    Guidance is well
    Guidance is well, everything is transparent
    IBRAHIM BAHADIR KORKMAZ,
    8 Nov 2025
    Clear information and easy to book.
    Clear information and easy to book.
    Pavla Gariboli,
    8 Nov 2025
    Zoe was super helpful and fixed my…
    Zoe was super helpful and fixed my problem quickly and professionally. 5 stars!
    Germano Vieira,
    8 Nov 2025
    Excellent web site great deals
    Excellent web site great deals
    Very satisfied customer,
    8 Nov 2025
    Efficient communication
    I submitted a claim and one of thier CS specialist, Mario, reached me within 4 days ...
    Yoshi Magic Puffin,
    8 Nov 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    Kevin Charron,
    8 Nov 2025
    Nice and easy
    Very nice and easy to order
    Sagi Magen,
    8 Nov 2025
    I liked it
    I liked it, because they accepted my Chilean driver's license, At least that informa...
    Caroline Riquelme,
    8 Nov 2025
    good and fast
    good and fast
    Rogelio,
    8 Nov 2025
    I'm a client i like yeasy to deal with…
    I'm a client i like yeasy to deal with it i recomend to all my friends
    Carlos Pina,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy to use app
    Easy to use app. All info and pricing clearly displayed
    JG,
    8 Nov 2025
    Booking was convenient and cheap…
    Booking was convenient and cheap compared to other providers.
    Bijo Christudas Jaya Kumari,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy thank you
    Easy thank you
    Mary Doyle,
    8 Nov 2025
    Was very easy and no hidden charges
    Was very easy and no hidden charges
    Daniel Swailes,
    7 Nov 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    Jen,
    7 Nov 2025
    Easy process
    Easy process
    ARGYRIOS PETROU,
    7 Nov 2025
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