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All major car rental suppliers in Downtown, San Jose

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

9 reviews•2 locations

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Avis

6.9

Okay

3 reviews•1 location

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Budget

6.5

Okay

2 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

6.4

Okay

21 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Good day. The 2 employees working at The Alameda Hertz San Jose chose not to answer the ringing phone . I began calling them on December 27th, just so as to make sure getting a driver to bring me all the way there for my confirmed car rental would not be a big waste of time. Sadly after trying to get thru on the phone , I got a ride there. Only to witness both employees letting the phone ring right before my eyes, yet never answering it once. I also was told I’d be put on a wait list for a car that was not there. The wait list was hand written on a paper with at least 30+ names ahead of me on it. #1 issues are the phone wasn’t attempted to be answered, yet there are 2 customer service employees working there. I see 1 who could answer calls every few minutes, and photograph vehicles and another who could greet customers / check in reservations. I also see that a general manager was not present to help, nor was a assistant manager there to help if it was so busy. Bottom line , no one absolutely no one tried to answer phone calls therefore waisting our time going there. Just wanted to know if there was a car there for my reservation or not before going there. Spoke to a hertz supervisor Erik on the phone to see if he could get the employees there to answer the business phone , and surprise! Erik supervisor could NOT get them to answer their business phone. He also could not get the General Manager mr Pham to answer his phone either. So a business that chooses deliberately to NOT answer calls during business hours. For safety reasons, I chose to call ahead to make sure it would it be a waste of time Togo there. But I got a driver to bring me there since no one would answer the business phone. Time terribly wasted. -Alexia

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

There were no cars available when I arrived! I was charged but got nothing except a lot of grief!

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

They had no cars and did not make an effort to get the car so I had to take a bus instead. I will never assume your reservation system and their horrible business works again.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

They did not have a car for me. They told me third party companies allow customers to reserve vehicles without knowing what Hertz’s inventory is. Terrible experience. Will not book ANYTHING through KAYAK again. Will let everyone I know about my experience, so hopefully they don’t go through what I did. I was left out in my the cold with my two year old daughter and wife to figure out my vehicle situation

7.9

Good|Sep 2021

The San Carlos address I was given the appointment time for, is not located there, it’s located on the alameda, so I was late for the travel. Didn’t get my car till 12pm. Other than that staff was friendly, and nice!

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2021

The staff at the pick-up location were very friendly. The car was clean.

I ordered a full-size vehicle and they downgraded me to a smaller vehicle without any warning. Didn't even give me a discount. There was nobody at the drop-off location, despite the fact that I arrived at my scheduled time. I had to wait a half an hour just to drop off the key to my car. The rental price was unreasonably high, especially considering I didn't receive the right car.

1 out of 7

Airport Van

5.6

Fair

18 reviews•1 location

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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations

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Driving with a rental car in Downtown - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Downtown so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What is the cheapest rental car company in Downtown?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($54/day) is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown as of the past 72 hours. Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily rental prices are subject to change based on what neighborhood in San Jose you visit and what type of car you decide to rent.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in Downtown?

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Downtown are SUV sized cars. 24% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $112/day on average.

Are car rentals cheaper in other San Jose neighborhoods?

Newhall / College Park and North San Jose are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in San Jose. We found that Fox is the cheapest rental car company in Newhall / College Park with an average cost of $24/day. Hertz is the most affordable rental company in North San Jose with prices averaging $32/day.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Downtown?

Prices for cars in Downtown were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Downtown?

As of April 2024, there are 14 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Downtown?

To rent a car in Downtown, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

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Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Downtown?

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