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    Zero deductible
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    $28.42
    per day
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    7.9
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    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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    Kia Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    $30.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    3
    $32.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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 RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    $35.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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.
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    Zero deductible
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    $34.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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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    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    $36.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    7
    $44.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    8
    $45.39
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    9
    $46.13
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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 Soul
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    $48.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    11
    $48.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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 RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    12
    $50.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
    Zero deductible
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    13
    $50.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
    Zero deductible
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    $50.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:29 on 13/11/25. 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
    $51 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
    $1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Santa Clara

    1. San Josefrom $46.36 per day
      2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
    2. Oaklandfrom $52.66 per day
      46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
    3. San Franciscofrom $40.18 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
    4. Montereyfrom $59.99 per day
      86.7 km / 53.87 miles away
    5. Santa Rosafrom $59.71 per day
      148 km / 91.96 miles away
    6. Sacramentofrom $39.86 per day
      151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
    7. Fresnofrom $47.49 per day
      208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
    8. Bakersfieldfrom $49.73 per day
      336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
    9. Santa Barbarafrom $43.14 per day
      377.8 km / 234.75 miles away
    10. McKinleyvillefrom $60.93 per day
      442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
    11. Burbankfrom $42.31 per day
      478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
    12. Santa Monicafrom $49.73 per day
      486 km / 301.99 miles away
    13. Beverly Hillsfrom $49.73 per day
      487.7 km / 303.04 miles away
    14. Hollywoodfrom $49.73 per day
      489.5 km / 304.16 miles away
    15. Los Angelesfrom $24.73 per day
      497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
    16. Long Beachfrom $42.22 per day
      522.9 km / 324.91 miles away
    17. Ontariofrom $42.57 per day
      538 km / 334.3 miles away
    18. Anaheimfrom $45.60 per day
      539.4 km / 335.17 miles away
    19. Santa Anafrom $42.08 per day
      551.9 km / 342.93 miles away
    20. Riversidefrom $49.73 per day
      556.9 km / 346.04 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Santa Clara

    1. San Jose Airportfrom $46.36 per day
      2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
    2. Oakland Airportfrom $52.66 per day
      46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
    3. San Francisco Airportfrom $52.90 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
    4. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $58.51 per day
      62 km / 38.53 miles away
    5. Monterey Regional Airportfrom $59.99 per day
      86.7 km / 53.87 miles away
    6. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $59.71 per day
      148 km / 91.96 miles away
    7. Sacramento International Airportfrom $47.60 per day
      151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
    8. Fresno Airportfrom $47.49 per day
      208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
    9. Meadows Field Airportfrom $49.73 per day
      336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
    10. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $43.14 per day
      377.8 km / 234.75 miles away
    11. Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom $60.93 per day
      442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
    12. Burbank Airportfrom $42.31 per day
      478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
    13. Los Angeles (Downtown)from $24.73 per day
      496.9 km / 308.76 miles away
    14. Los Angeles Airportfrom $46.60 per day
      497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
    15. Westchester
      497.6 km / 309.19 miles away
    16. Long Beach Airportfrom $49.73 per day
      522.9 km / 324.91 miles away
    17. Ontario Airportfrom $42.57 per day
      538 km / 334.3 miles away
    18. John Wayne Airportfrom $42.08 per day
      551.9 km / 342.93 miles away
    19. Palm Springs Airportfrom $41.75 per day
      629.8 km / 391.34 miles away
    20. San Diego Airportfrom $41.13 per day
      672.8 km / 418.06 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 monthDecember Most expensive month July
    A good deal $48 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Santa Clara
    $51
    $25
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    $46

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    $34

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Clara is December (when prices average $34.14 per day). This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 26% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $46.09).

    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 July, and the least popular is July.

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

    Same as average in July

    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 July, they keep their car for one day.

    Average number of rental days in Santa Clara
    19
    9
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun

    1 day in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    17 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🤑 Lowest price$40 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Dollar (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    $51
    Lowest daily price
    $40
    Total cars available
    21

    Top 4 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2025

    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.9
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.8
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.9
    Car condition
    8.0
    $40 - $64
    per day
    Most popular location
    2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.1
    $61 - $79
    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
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    $61 - $79
    per day
    Most popular location
    1000 Walsh Avenue

    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 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022

    Highly recommended by our customers

    Good and fast
    Good and fast
    Simon Lentini,
    14 Nov 2025
    great price
    great price
    Ray M,
    14 Nov 2025
    Quick process
    I was charged for a minor damage on a tire rim I was vey happy how the customer serv...
    Nicola ,
    14 Nov 2025
    Easy and cheap
    Easy and cheap
    H.s.,
    14 Nov 2025
    Great explanation
    Great explanation
    Mark Seekings,
    14 Nov 2025
    Ok very good
    Ok very good
    Caloprisco Andrea,
    14 Nov 2025
    Easy to book on line and car…
    Easy to book on line and car rental,prices are great
    Kenneth Powell,
    14 Nov 2025
    Good price and easy to reserve
    Good price and easy to reserve
    TONG CHERN ONG,
    14 Nov 2025
    Great service
    Second time using this company.
    Carole Morgan,
    14 Nov 2025
    Efficient
    Efficient. Easy compared prices and make payment.
    Jerome Korcak,
    14 Nov 2025
    Easy to use.
    Easy to use. Reccommended
    Bruce Robertson,
    14 Nov 2025
    Easy and fast booking
    Easy and fast booking
    Mr MK,
    14 Nov 2025
    Easy and quick
    Easy and quick
    Luca,
    14 Nov 2025
    Very easy to book and all information…
    Very easy to book and all information explained clearly.
    James Ward,
    14 Nov 2025
    good prices and a reliable website
    good prices and a reliable website
    Pedro Correia,
    14 Nov 2025
    Plain and simple
    Plain and simple
    guest,
    14 Nov 2025
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