Car Rental in San Jose

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San Jose, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

San Jose Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$44.72 / per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$48.14 / per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$55.63 / per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$61.17 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

San Jose Airport Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$61.88 / per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
FOX
$96.44 / per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$62.81 / per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$77.76 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:21 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.40 per liter or $5.30 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.19 per liter or $4.50 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 / 1 gallon

One-Way Car Rentals in San Jose

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in San Jose and drop off in another city include:

  • From San Jose to San Francisco - 32 offers from $52.85 per day
  • From San Jose to Las Vegas - 33 offers from $52.85 per day
  • From San Jose to San Diego - 33 offers from $52.85 per day
  • From San Jose to Los Angeles - 33 offers from $49.73 per day
  • From San Jose to Fresno - 26 offers from $52.85 per day

Top 20 Cities near San Jose

  1. 2.5 km / 1.6 miles away
  2. 31.1 km / 19.3 miles away
  3. Oakland Car Rentals from $44.05 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles away
  4. San Francisco Car Rentals from $48.49 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
  5. Monterey Car Rentals from $52.64 per day
    86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
  6. Santa Rosa Car Rentals from $54.55 per day
    149.1 km / 92.6 miles away
  7. Sacramento Car Rentals from $45.23 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
  8. Fresno Car Rentals from $44.79 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles away
  9. Visalia Car Rentals from $93.71 per day
    261.7 km / 162.6 miles away
  10. Santa Barbara Car Rentals from $48.30 per day
    376.8 km / 234.1 miles away
  11. Hollywood Car Rentals from $94.41 per day
    475.7 km / 295.6 miles away
  12. Burbank Car Rentals from $43.66 per day
    476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
  13. Santa Monica Car Rentals from $95.04 per day
    485.4 km / 301.6 miles away
  14. Beverly Hills Car Rentals from $94.41 per day
    486.3 km / 302.2 miles away
  15. Los Angeles Car Rentals from $34.51 per day
    495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
  16. Long Beach Car Rentals from $49.83 per day
    521.5 km / 324.0 miles away
  17. Ontario Car Rentals from $37.41 per day
    536.4 km / 333.3 miles away
  18. Santa Ana Car Rentals from $45.41 per day
    550.5 km / 342.1 miles away
  19. Palm Springs Car Rentals from $44.72 per day
    628.0 km / 390.2 miles away
  20. San Diego Car Rentals from $34.13 per day
    700.1 km / 435.0 miles away

Top 20 Locations near San Jose

  1. San Jose Airport Car Rentals from $44.72 per day
  2. Oakland Airport Car Rentals from $44.05 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles away
  3. 48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
  4. 63.4 km / 39.4 miles away
  5. Monterey Airport Car Rentals from $52.64 per day
    86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
  6. 149.1 km / 92.6 miles away
  7. 151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
  8. Fresno Airport Car Rentals from $44.79 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles away
  9. Visalia Downtown Car Rentals from $93.71 per day
    261.7 km / 162.6 miles away
  10. 376.8 km / 234.1 miles away
  11. 475.7 km / 295.6 miles away
  12. Burbank Airport Car Rentals from $43.66 per day
    476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
  13. 495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  14. 495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
  15. 521.5 km / 324.0 miles away
  16. Ontario Airport Car Rentals from $37.41 per day
    536.4 km / 333.3 miles away
  17. 550.5 km / 342.1 miles away
  18. 628.0 km / 390.2 miles away
  19. 671.4 km / 417.2 miles away
  20. 700.1 km / 435.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose?

Car rental prices in San Jose vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in San Jose
$70.32
January
$46.78
February
$60.66
March
$51.32
April
$50.83
May
$47.92
June
$52.69
July
$100.20
August
$48.69
September
$65.81
October
$41.65
November
$64.33
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is November (when prices average $41.65 per day). This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $100.20).

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 usual rental length in San Jose?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 21 days, and in October, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in San Jose
8
January
10
February
6
March
6
April
5
May
21
June
11
July
10
August
5
September
3
October
14
November
13
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in San Jose?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in San Jose is July, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in San Jose by pick-up date relative to the average
92%
January
40%
February
92%
March
40%
April
171%
May
119%
June
264%
July
79%
August
105%
September
26%
October
119%
November
53%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Thrifty, Dollar, FOX, Enterprise, Avis
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $45 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
FOX Nissan Versa 4 3 Medium cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
FOX Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Pathfinder 4 2 Large cars
Enterprise Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Ford Edge 5 3 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Canada
Toyota Corolla
April 24, 2019
San Jose has many free ways and far distances for shopping. A car is highly recommended

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$63.56
Lowest daily price
$44.72
Total cars available
138

Top 11 Suppliers in San Jose in 2023

Enterprise
Enterprise
Exceptional 9 / 1 reviews
1 location
$55 - $245
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9
1 location
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9
1 location
National
National
Very good 8.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
$56 - $247
FOX
FOX
Very good 8.4 / 15 reviews
1 location
$63 - $98
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.4
1 location
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4
1 location
$57 - $116
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4
1 location
Payless
Payless
Very good 8.4
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
1 location
$48 - $72
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
1 location
$45 - $100
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