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Santa Clara, USA - California
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$58.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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 RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$62.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
A/C
4
3
$60.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$60.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
A/C
4
5
$61.24
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 Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$63.23
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$63.23
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 RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$65.23
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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Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$70.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
$72.81
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Clara Downtown
2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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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 ClaraCar rental informationFrequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)Car rental statisticsTop 2 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$65 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 $52.43 per day
    8.7 km / 5.41 miles away
  2. Oaklandfrom $55.03 per day
    56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
  3. San Franciscofrom $53.87 per day
    62 km / 38.53 miles away
  4. Montereyfrom $57.31 per day
    84.9 km / 52.75 miles away
  5. Santa Rosafrom $58.84 per day
    148 km / 91.96 miles away
  6. Sacramentofrom $46.54 per day
    149 km / 92.58 miles away
  7. Fresnofrom $56.13 per day
    204.5 km / 127.07 miles away
  8. Visaliafrom $72.41 per day
    263.6 km / 163.79 miles away
  9. Mammoth Lakesfrom $60.46 per day
    265 km / 164.66 miles away
  10. Truckee
    267.7 km / 166.34 miles away
  11. Bakersfieldfrom $70.46 per day
    343.3 km / 213.32 miles away
  12. Santa Barbarafrom $66.23 per day
    384.7 km / 239.04 miles away
  13. McKinleyvillefrom $43.34 per day
    442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
  14. Burbankfrom $64.27 per day
    482.9 km / 300.06 miles away
  15. Santa Monicafrom $42.98 per day
    486 km / 301.99 miles away
  16. Beverly Hillsfrom $72.41 per day
    487.7 km / 303.04 miles away
  17. Hollywoodfrom $71.21 per day
    489.5 km / 304.16 miles away
  18. Los Angelesfrom $54.24 per day
    496.9 km / 308.76 miles away
  19. Long Beachfrom $65.40 per day
    524.8 km / 326.1 miles away
  20. Anaheimfrom $54.05 per day
    533.7 km / 331.63 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Clara

  1. San Jose Airportfrom $52.43 per day
    2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
  2. Oakland Airportfrom $55.03 per day
    46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
  3. San Francisco Airportfrom $53.87 per day
    46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
  4. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $55.63 per day
    62 km / 38.53 miles away
  5. Monterey Regional Airportfrom $57.31 per day
    86.7 km / 53.87 miles away
  6. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $58.84 per day
    148 km / 91.96 miles away
  7. Sacramento International Airportfrom $56.01 per day
    151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
  8. Fresno Airportfrom $56.13 per day
    208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airportfrom $70.46 per day
    336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
  10. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $66.23 per day
    377.8 km / 234.75 miles away
  11. Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom $43.34 per day
    442.9 km / 275.21 miles away
  12. Burbank Airportfrom $64.27 per day
    478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
  13. Pasadena Downtownfrom $81.18 per day
    495.9 km / 308.14 miles away
  14. Los Angeles (Downtown)from $72.41 per day
    496.9 km / 308.76 miles away
  15. Los Angeles Airportfrom $54.24 per day
    497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
  16. Long Beach Airportfrom $65.40 per day
    522.9 km / 324.91 miles away
  17. Ontario Airportfrom $59.33 per day
    538 km / 334.3 miles away
  18. John Wayne Airportfrom $58.29 per day
    551.9 km / 342.93 miles away
  19. Palm Springs Airportfrom $65.95 per day
    629.8 km / 391.34 miles away
  20. San Diego Airportfrom $65.30 per day
    672.8 km / 418.06 miles away

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations1
🤑 Lowest price$59 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

Santa Clara hosts: Budget, Avis. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$65
Lowest daily price
$59
Total cars available
10

Top 2 suppliers in Santa Clara in 2026

Budget
1 location
Budget
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$59–$70
per day
Most popular location
2390 Lafayette St Santa Clara CA-95050
Avis
1 location
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
8.0
$61–$73
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 2026
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2026
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2026
Magellan Travel Weekly Gold Winner 2025 badge
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT log
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT log
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Highly recommended by our customers

everyone was helpful in picking up the…
everyone was helpful in picking up the car and explaining how the toll system worked...
michael jeffrey thorne,
Oct 25, 2026
Very efficient and good value for money
Very efficient and good value for money
Kenneth,
Oct 25, 2026
Great cara and service
Great cara and service
martino martini,
Oct 25, 2026
Excellent service every time
Excellent service every time. I always use Discover Cars when I need to rent a car, ...
Mario Bonaccorso,
Oct 25, 2026
Good selection and reasonable prices
Good selection and reasonable prices
Ali,
Oct 25, 2026
very easy!!
very easy!!
customerziwa a.,
Oct 25, 2026
it was easy
it was easy to book
yesenia luna,
Oct 24, 2026
ran into some problems with my booking…
ran into some problems with my booking at Fiumicino Airport, which could easily have...
Besnik,
Oct 24, 2026
Plenty of vehicles to choose from
Plenty of vehicles to choose from, clear understandable rules, easy to navigate and ...
Aleksander,
Oct 24, 2026
Easy to do even if you are not croatian
Easy to do even if you are not croatian
Planen Georgiev,
Oct 24, 2026
GOOD EXPERRIENCE OVER ALL
GOOD EXPERRIENCE OVER ALL
Vincent Dassonville,
Oct 24, 2026
Alamo is a fantastic rental company
Alamo is a fantastic rental company. Efficient, straight forward, polite. No scammin...
Sandra King,
Oct 24, 2026
Good
Easy to understand
ofek shalem,
Oct 24, 2026
Good car agent with a good price
Good car agent with a good price
Neil,
Oct 24, 2026
Comprehensive and intuitive booking
Comprehensive and intuitive booking
Max Müller,
Oct 24, 2026
car rental oz
good rates ,easy to book
Michael Evans,
Oct 24, 2026
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