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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.71
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.57
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.71
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.28
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$69.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.71
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
Drop-off information
Palo Alto Downtown
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:37 on 11/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Palo Alto
- Top 20 locations near Palo Alto
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Palo Alto and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Palo Alto in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$84 per day
Average car rental length
19 days
Speed limit within town
40–48 km/h
or
25–30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h
or
55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Palo Alto
- Mountain Viewfrom $81.19 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Foster Cityfrom $81.19 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- Fremontfrom $72.40 per day18 km / 11.18 miles away
- San Josefrom $56.89 per day27.6 km / 17.15 miles away
- Pleasantonfrom $81.19 per day34 km / 21.13 miles away
- San Ramonfrom $81.19 per day40.3 km / 25.04 miles away
- Oaklandfrom $65.94 per day41.8 km / 25.97 miles away
- San Franciscofrom $52.47 per day44.9 km / 27.9 miles away
- Berkeleyfrom $69.40 per day49.1 km / 30.51 miles away
- Walnut Creekfrom $81.19 per day52.1 km / 32.37 miles away
- Santa Cruzfrom $81.19 per day52.9 km / 32.87 miles away
- San Rafaelfrom $75.54 per day68.3 km / 42.44 miles away
- Vallejofrom $81.19 per day74.3 km / 46.17 miles away
- Stocktonfrom $81.19 per day94.4 km / 58.66 miles away
- Salinas95.3 km / 59.22 miles away
- Montereyfrom $70.93 per day96.1 km / 59.71 miles away
- Modestofrom $72.27 per day103.4 km / 64.25 miles away
- Fultonfrom $65.63 per day129.4 km / 80.41 miles away
- Santa Rosafrom $69.40 per day132.3 km / 82.21 miles away
- Sacramentofrom $46.66 per day146.2 km / 90.84 miles away
Top 20 locations near Palo Alto
- Mountain View Monta Lomafrom $81.19 per day4.9 km / 3.04 miles away
- Fremont Centervillefrom $72.40 per day16.4 km / 10.19 miles away
- Foster City Downtownfrom $81.19 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $56.89 per day20.8 km / 12.92 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $63.92 per day28.4 km / 17.65 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $68.97 per day31.8 km / 19.76 miles away
- San Jose Eastridge Centerfrom $62.24 per day31.8 km / 19.76 miles away
- Oakland Airpot Areafrom $152.28 per day32.5 km / 20.19 miles away
- San Francisco Southfrom $81.19 per day33 km / 20.51 miles away
- Pleasanton Downtownfrom $81.19 per day34 km / 21.13 miles away
- San Ramon Downtownfrom $81.19 per day40.3 km / 25.04 miles away
- Oakland (Downtown)from $65.94 per day41.8 km / 25.97 miles away
- San Francisco Convention Center44.2 km / 27.46 miles away
- San Francisco Somafrom $72.27 per day44.2 km / 27.46 miles away
- San Francisco (Downtown)from $73.61 per day44.4 km / 27.59 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $52.47 per day44.9 km / 27.9 miles away
- San Francisco O'Farrell St.from $59.02 per day45 km / 27.96 miles away
- San Francisco Financial Districtfrom $69.40 per day45 km / 27.96 miles away
- San Francisco Little Saigon45.1 km / 28.02 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Palo Alto (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Palo Alto and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Palo Alto?
Car rental prices in Palo Alto vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month March | |
| A good deal $81 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Palo Alto
$59
$29
$0
Jan
Feb
$54
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$28
in August
Aug
Sep
$24
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Palo Alto is October (when prices average $23.86 per day). This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $53.63).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Palo Alto?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Palo Alto is October, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Palo Alto by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
Sep
2 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Palo Alto?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 82 days, and in March, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Palo Alto
90
45
0
Jan
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
82 days in August
Aug
Sep
31 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $74 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Ford Explorer | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$84
Lowest daily price
$74
Total cars available
9
Top 2 suppliers in Palo Alto in 2026
Budget
1 location
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
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$74–$97
per day
Most popular location
4230 El Camino Real
Avis
1 location
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
7.8
Car condition
8.0
$81–$110
per day
Most popular location
4230 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
CA-94306
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