Car Rental in San Jose
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar


$44.72
/ per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar


$48.14
/ per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar


$55.63
/ per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar


$61.17
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar


$61.88
/ per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar


$96.44
/ per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar


$62.81
/ per day
San Jose Airport Car Rental
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar


$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%
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
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2.5 km / 1.6 miles away
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31.1 km / 19.3 miles away
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Oakland Car Rentals from $44.05 per day47.4 km / 29.5 miles away
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San Francisco Car Rentals from $48.49 per day48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
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Monterey Car Rentals from $52.64 per day86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
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Santa Rosa Car Rentals from $54.55 per day149.1 km / 92.6 miles away
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Sacramento Car Rentals from $45.23 per day151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
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Fresno Car Rentals from $44.79 per day206.7 km / 128.4 miles away
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Visalia Car Rentals from $93.71 per day261.7 km / 162.6 miles away
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Santa Barbara Car Rentals from $48.30 per day376.8 km / 234.1 miles away
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Hollywood Car Rentals from $94.41 per day475.7 km / 295.6 miles away
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Burbank Car Rentals from $43.66 per day476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
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Santa Monica Car Rentals from $95.04 per day485.4 km / 301.6 miles away
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Beverly Hills Car Rentals from $94.41 per day486.3 km / 302.2 miles away
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Los Angeles Car Rentals from $34.51 per day495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
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Long Beach Car Rentals from $49.83 per day521.5 km / 324.0 miles away
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Ontario Car Rentals from $37.41 per day536.4 km / 333.3 miles away
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Santa Ana Car Rentals from $45.41 per day550.5 km / 342.1 miles away
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Palm Springs Car Rentals from $44.72 per day628.0 km / 390.2 miles away
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San Diego Car Rentals from $34.13 per day700.1 km / 435.0 miles away
Top 20 Locations near San Jose
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San Jose Airport Car Rentals from $44.72 per day
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Oakland Airport Car Rentals from $44.05 per day47.4 km / 29.5 miles away
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San Francisco Airport Car Rentals from $48.49 per day48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
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San Francisco Union Square Downtown Car Rentals from $52.64 per day63.4 km / 39.4 miles away
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Monterey Airport Car Rentals from $52.64 per day86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
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Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport Car Rentals from $54.55 per day149.1 km / 92.6 miles away
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Sacramento International Airport Car Rentals from $45.23 per day151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
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Fresno Airport Car Rentals from $44.79 per day206.7 km / 128.4 miles away
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Visalia Downtown Car Rentals from $93.71 per day261.7 km / 162.6 miles away
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Santa Barbara Airport Car Rentals from $48.30 per day376.8 km / 234.1 miles away
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North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd Car Rentals from $94.41 per day475.7 km / 295.6 miles away
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Burbank Airport Car Rentals from $43.66 per day476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
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495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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Los Angeles Airport Car Rentals from $40.61 per day495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
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Long Beach Airport Car Rentals from $49.83 per day521.5 km / 324.0 miles away
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Ontario Airport Car Rentals from $37.41 per day536.4 km / 333.3 miles away
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John Wayne Airport Car Rentals from $45.41 per day550.5 km / 342.1 miles away
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Palm Springs Airport Car Rentals from $44.72 per day628.0 km / 390.2 miles away
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San Diego Airport Car Rentals from $46.13 per day671.4 km / 417.2 miles away
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San Diego Cross Border Xpress Car Rentals from $34.13 per day700.1 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
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.
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
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
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.
AV
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
1 location
$55 - $245

Alamo
1 location

SIXT
1 location

National
1 location
$56 - $247

FOX
1 location
$63 - $98

Avis
1 location

Budget
1 location
$57 - $116

Hertz
1 location

Payless
1 location

Dollar
1 location
$48 - $72

Thrifty
1 location
$45 - $100
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