Car rentals in Downtown, San Jose

On average, it will cost you $40 per day to rent a car in Downtown. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you rent, and what agency you rent from, you could end up paying as much as $136 per day or as little as $27 per day. The price of a rental car in Downtown commonly fluctuates by about 81%.

Thrifty ($26/day) is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown as of the past 72 hours, followed by Dollar ($28/day), and Hertz ($28/day). 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.

Hertz is considered the best car rental company in Downtown based on our data - 7 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 6.0 out of 10.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Downtown are Intermediate sized cars. 45% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $45/day on average.

Newhall / College Park and Willow Glen 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 $25/day. Hertz is the most affordable rental company in Willow Glen with prices averaging $27/day.

Most people tend to rent a car in Downtown for 9 days which costs, on average, $44 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $325 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $284. $959 is the average cost of a month-long Downtown road trip car rental.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is in the month of March, when prices are $30/day on average. July is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $54/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Downtown, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 87 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Downtown were last updated today.

As of April 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars 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.

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.