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    Zero deductible
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    NOK 287.66
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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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    Kia Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    NOK 307.89
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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 deductible
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    3
    NOK 332.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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 deductible
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    NOK 361.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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 deductible
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    NOK 352.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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 deductible
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    NOK 372.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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 deductible
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    NOK 410.74
    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 deductible
    Kia Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    NOK 422.19
    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 deductible
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    9
    NOK 425.04
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deductible
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    10
    NOK 427.92
    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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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deductible
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    11
    NOK 432.20
    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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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deductible
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    12
    NOK 437.93
    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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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deductible
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    13
    NOK 466.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Average
    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 deductible
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    14
    NOK 695.08
    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
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:19 on 01.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationCar rental prices in Santa ClaraTop 20 cities near Santa ClaraTop 20 locations near Santa ClaraWhen to book in Santa Clara and for how long?Car rental informationCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +1
    Average car rental price
    NOK 527 per day
    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
    NOK 12.74 per liter or NOK 48.23 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    NOK 10.03 per liter or NOK 37.97 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    NOK 14.55 per liter or NOK 55.08 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Santa Clara

    1. San Josefrom NOK 489.89 per day
      2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
    2. Oaklandfrom NOK 513.46 per day
      46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
    3. San Franciscofrom NOK 500.72 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
    4. Montereyfrom NOK 538.70 per day
      86.7 km / 53.87 miles away
    5. Santa Rosafrom NOK 548.46 per day
      148 km / 91.96 miles away
    6. Sacramentofrom NOK 412.51 per day
      151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
    7. Fresnofrom NOK 489.65 per day
      208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
    8. Mammoth Lakesfrom NOK 558.22 per day
      276.1 km / 171.56 miles away
    9. Bakersfieldfrom NOK 671.80 per day
      336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
    10. Santa Barbarafrom NOK 585.49 per day
      377.8 km / 234.75 miles away
    11. McKinleyvillefrom NOK 560.96 per day
      442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
    12. Hollywoodfrom NOK 696.32 per day
      477.1 km / 296.46 miles away
    13. Burbankfrom NOK 573.82 per day
      478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
    14. Santa Monicafrom NOK 647.27 per day
      486 km / 301.99 miles away
    15. Beverly Hillsfrom NOK 652.63 per day
      487.7 km / 303.04 miles away
    16. Los Angelesfrom NOK 464.41 per day
      497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
    17. Long Beachfrom NOK 429.65 per day
      522.9 km / 324.91 miles away
    18. Ontariofrom NOK 576.79 per day
      538 km / 334.3 miles away
    19. Anaheimfrom NOK 388.34 per day
      539.4 km / 335.17 miles away
    20. Santa Anafrom NOK 575.49 per day
      551.9 km / 342.93 miles away

    When to book in Santa Clara and for how long?

    What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Clara?

    Car rental prices in Santa Clara 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 month Most expensive month
    A good deal NOK 480 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Santa Clara
    NOK 386
    NOK 193
    NOK 0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    NOK 351

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Clara is December (when prices average NOK 350.84 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average NOK 350.84).

    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 Santa Clara?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Clara is December, and the least popular is December.

    Monthly searches in Santa Clara by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.1
    0.6
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    Same as average in December

    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Santa Clara?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 17 days, and in December, they keep their car for 17 days.

    Average number of rental days in Santa Clara
    19
    9
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    17 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🤑 Lowest priceNOK 410 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    NOK 527
    Lowest daily price
    NOK 410
    Total cars available
    20

    Top 4 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2025

    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.8
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.9
    NOK 30
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.0
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8
    Car condition
    8
    NOK 596 - NOK 992
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.0
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    NOK 596 - NOK 992
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    7.9
    Average
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.8
    Car condition
    7.9
    NOK 410 - NOK 532
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    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 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    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
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    All good and easy service
    All good and easy service
    Kevin Kristensen,
    2 Sept 2025
    Very good all reservation a car
    Very good all reservation a car. Thanks
    Jorge Sandoval Errazuriz,
    2 Sept 2025
    Ok all
    Ok all, very fast
    Marina Lamich Villegas,
    2 Sept 2025
    fastfast
    easy to book
    danny boulker,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy and straight forward
    Easy and straight forward. If the rental goes well, we are pleased.
    Ivana Vaskova,
    2 Sept 2025
    fast,onest
    fast,onest
    RIGU DOREL IONUT,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy to use
    Easy to use. Quick
    Charlsie Anderson,
    2 Sept 2025
    Good user experience
    The platform is easy to use and very friendly
    Ming Yang Chen,
    2 Sept 2025
    quick and easy
    quick and easy
    Philip Dangerfield,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy and fast
    Easy and fast
    Franco,
    2 Sept 2025
    very friendly website
    very friendly website good prices
    Doron,
    2 Sept 2025
    Booking experience very straightforward!
    Booking experience very straightforward!
    David Hallam,
    2 Sept 2025
    Good value for money
    Good value for money
    George Stevens,
    2 Sept 2025
    I had two bookings with the same…
    I had two bookings with the same supplier, but when I picked up the first car I was ...
    N V,
    2 Sept 2025
    Good Prices
    Easy to navigate, cheap prices too.
    Tomasz Kopiec,
    2 Sept 2025
    Amazing fast service
    Amazing fast service
    Stuart,
    2 Sept 2025
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