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    Zero deductible
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    €24.62
    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
    Kia Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    €26.36
    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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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    3
    €28.46
    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
    €30.93
    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
    €30.19
    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
    €31.92
    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
    €35.16
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Clara Downtown
    2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
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    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
    €36.14
    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
    €36.38
    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
    €36.63
    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
    Pay now
    Zero deductible
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    11
    €37.00
    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
    €37.49
    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
    Pay now
    Zero deductible
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    13
    €39.97
    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
    €59.50
    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
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:59 on 17.09.25. 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 informationTop 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
    €44 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
    €1.07 per liter or €4.05 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €0.85 per liter or €3.22 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.23 per liter or €4.66 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Santa Clara

    1. San Josefrom €41.15 per day
      2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
    2. Oaklandfrom €43.13 per day
      46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
    3. San Franciscofrom €42.06 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
    4. Montereyfrom €45.25 per day
      86.7 km / 53.87 miles away
    5. Santa Rosafrom €46.07 per day
      148 km / 91.96 miles away
    6. Sacramentofrom €34.65 per day
      151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
    7. Fresnofrom €41.13 per day
      208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
    8. Mammoth Lakesfrom €46.89 per day
      276.1 km / 171.56 miles away
    9. Bakersfieldfrom €56.43 per day
      336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
    10. Santa Barbarafrom €49.18 per day
      377.8 km / 234.75 miles away
    11. McKinleyvillefrom €47.12 per day
      442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
    12. Hollywoodfrom €58.49 per day
      477.1 km / 296.46 miles away
    13. Burbankfrom €48.20 per day
      478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
    14. Santa Monicafrom €54.37 per day
      486 km / 301.99 miles away
    15. Beverly Hillsfrom €54.82 per day
      487.7 km / 303.04 miles away
    16. Los Angelesfrom €39.01 per day
      497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
    17. Long Beachfrom €36.09 per day
      522.9 km / 324.91 miles away
    18. Ontariofrom €48.45 per day
      538 km / 334.3 miles away
    19. Anaheimfrom €32.62 per day
      539.4 km / 335.17 miles away
    20. Santa Anafrom €48.34 per day
      551.9 km / 342.93 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Santa Clara

    1. San Jose Airportfrom €41.15 per day
      2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
    2. Oakland Airportfrom €43.13 per day
      46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
    3. San Francisco Airportfrom €42.06 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
    4. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €45.25 per day
      62 km / 38.53 miles away
    5. Monterey Regional Airportfrom €45.25 per day
      86.7 km / 53.87 miles away
    6. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom €46.07 per day
      148 km / 91.96 miles away
    7. Sacramento International Airportfrom €42.00 per day
      151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
    8. Fresno Airportfrom €41.13 per day
      208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
    9. Meadows Field Airportfrom €56.43 per day
      336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
    10. Santa Barbara Airportfrom €49.18 per day
      377.8 km / 234.75 miles away
    11. Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom €47.12 per day
      442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
    12. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvdfrom €306.11 per day
      477.1 km / 296.46 miles away
    13. Burbank Airportfrom €48.20 per day
      478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
    14. Los Angeles (Downtown)from €39.01 per day
      496.9 km / 308.76 miles away
    15. Los Angeles Airportfrom €48.23 per day
      497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
    16. Westchesterfrom €40.97 per day
      497.6 km / 309.19 miles away
    17. Long Beach Airportfrom €56.43 per day
      522.9 km / 324.91 miles away
    18. Ontario Airportfrom €48.45 per day
      538 km / 334.3 miles away
    19. John Wayne Airportfrom €48.34 per day
      551.9 km / 342.93 miles away
    20. Palm Springs Airportfrom €50.22 per day
      629.8 km / 391.34 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 €40 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Santa Clara
    €32
    €16
    €0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    €29

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Clara is December (when prices average €29.47 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average €29.47).

    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 price€34 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
    €44
    Lowest daily price
    €34
    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
    €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
    €50 - €83
    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
    €50 - €83
    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
    €34 - €45
    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

    Very easy process!
    Very easy process!
    Star Moree,
    18 Sept 2025
    Nice
    Easy to do online
    Jacob Holmes,
    18 Sept 2025
    All I did was fill out an online form.
    All I did was fill out an online form.
    Edward Sandtner,
    18 Sept 2025
    Swift Booking Process
    Price a d Easy Booking Process
    Lionel Kinsey,
    18 Sept 2025
    Easy to navigatee
    Easy to navigatee
    Kate cheney,
    18 Sept 2025
    Simple, fast and inexpensive
    Simple, fast, and inexpensive. I recommend it.
    Sandro Squarcini,
    18 Sept 2025
    Simpele to make a reservation
    Simpele to make a reservation, good prices. Now waiting for starting our holiday.
    Marcel de Brouwer,
    17 Sept 2025
    Good prices clear explanations
    Good prices clear explanations
    Fiona,
    17 Sept 2025
    Honest and fast .
    Honest ! Quick reservation!
    jose soares,
    17 Sept 2025
    Perfect it’s great
    Perfect it’s great
    Marie Chausy,
    17 Sept 2025
    Easy and fast
    Easy and fast...I hope everything will fine in picking up
    Georgios K.,
    17 Sept 2025
    Fast and efficient
    Fast and efficient
    Sudha Pamidimukkala,
    17 Sept 2025
    Very good service
    Very good service
    Radoslaw Zarzycki,
    17 Sept 2025
    HOLIDAY IN THESALONIKI AND CHALKIDIKI
    Quick service at the counter
    Tibor Kohoutek,
    17 Sept 2025
    Cheap and quick
    Cheap and quick
    David Willis,
    17 Sept 2025
    Car hire
    Easy & simple
    Nichola P Foss,
    17 Sept 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 229,702 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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