Car Rentals in San Jose, California

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San Jose, CA
Jun 12 — Jun 19
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San Jose, CA
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Rental cars insight and trends in San Jose

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in San Jose

What is the cheapest rental car agency in San Jose?

The cheapest rental cars in San Jose are generally found through Zeeba Rent-A-Van. When booking with Zeeba Rent-A-Van, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $5/day. The average price to rent a car in San Jose is $6/day.

What car rental company in San Jose has the most locations?

Hertz has the most locations of any rental car company in San Jose, with 11 locations.

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

When renting a car in San Jose, most of our users will opt for the Chevrolet Captiva at $110/day on average. The second most popular is the GMC Savana car rental for an average of $165/day. Our users have found Chevrolet Captiva rentals in San Jose for as low as $36/day and GMC Savana rentals for as low as $87/day.

Best deals found for San Jose, California car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in San Jose, California
Ford Fusion
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$24/day

1 Aug - 31 Aug
Ford Fusion
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$24/day

18 Jul - 25 Jul
Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$25/day

30 Jun - 30 Jul
Toyota Corolla
Nissan Sentra
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$27/day

12 Jun - 4 Aug
Nissan Sentra
Nissan Versa
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$28/day

18 Jun - 11 Aug
Nissan Versa
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

$28/day

16 Jul - 30 Aug
Volkswagen Jetta
Chrysler 200
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$29/day

1 Jul - 31 Aug
Chrysler 200
Mini Countryman
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$31/day

8 Aug - 5 Sep
Mini Countryman
Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

8 Aug - 5 Sep
Toyota Yaris

Important information about San Jose car rentals

Book your car rentals in San Jose through momondo and enjoy the sights of the famously named town ‘capital of Silicon valley’. Adventurers can drive up to California’s Great America park that has thrill rides and water slide activities. Other attractions that you might enjoy with your car rentals in San Jose are the San Jose Museum of Art, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, and the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum that is home to mummies and artifacts exhibitions. The Municipal Rose Garden is a sight to behold of colorful blooms that attract many visitors. There are parking allocations all over San Jose. While choosing your car rental in San Jose, keep in mind that there is free parking for low emissions vehicles. There are around 50 rental locations in San Jose.

There are parking facilities including both free and cheap lots, garages, and street meter spots where you can park your car rentals in San Jose. You will find peak hour in San Jose begins in the early morning and during early evening hours. The famous technology company, Intel, has a museum of technological innovation a drive away in Santa Clara. We recommend the scenic drive on a passenger van trail with your family to Los Gatos Creek County Park in Campbell for a chance to hike up the urban trails. Sunnyvale is a drive away from San Jose that is known to be in close vicinity to Lake Tahoe that can be enjoyed using an economy car rental. San Jose is considered among the 20 most walkable large cities in the US, with high-ranking neighborhoods including St. Leo's, East Virginia, and Sunol-Midtown. You will get to enjoy exploring San Jose at large and its neighboring cities with your rental cars in San Jose.

Driving your car rentals in San Jose, California requires strict adherence to their road rules and regulations such as the law that states everyone in a vehicle should fasten their seatbelts while in transit. Seatbelts should always be fastened while on the road by both the driver and passengers as well. San Jose maintains that drivers should observe the rules set in the state of California. The speed limit on San Jose freeways is higher than other areas in the city with the streets demanding that a speed limit of half that is strictly followed. In residential areas and neighborhoods near schools, the speed limit is the lowest. You are not allowed to check or respond to text messages while driving. If necessary one is required to use a hands-free device when on a call. Your blood alcohol content should not be at 0.08% or above. The state, however, has a zero-tolerance limit for drinking and driving, and thus you risk being charged for having the presence of alcohol. Before embarking on your San Jose trip, ensure you keep checking the city’s department for any recent law changes.

From San Jose, the borders you can cross are to Canada and Mexico. Most car rental branches allow crossing the Canadian border. The only documents you would need are a U.S. or Canadian photo ID or a foreign passport with the necessary visa for Canada. As for the Mexican border, not all car rentals in San Jose will allow it. Consult with the branch in advance to make sure it’s a possibility. Purchasing Mexican liability insurance is required before reaching Mexico. Apart from the Mexican insurance, you must request an entry permit from the INM (Migration Institute) and have a valid passport to enter the country. It’s recommended to always contact the car rental locations in San Jose to understand the requirements for crossing borders and confirm they allow it.


San Jose, California car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in San Jose that's right for you

Small Cars

$43 - $86

All Car Types

$70 - $100

The average price of a Small rental in San Jose, the United States is $62. The cheapest time to rent a Small in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $43 per day. A Small rental is typically 28% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Jose Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium rental in San Jose, the United States is $68. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A Medium rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Jose Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large rental in San Jose, the United States is $79. The cheapest time to rent a Large in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $59 per day. A Large rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Jose Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in San Jose, the United States is $76. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in San Jose, the United States is in May. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A SUV rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Jose SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van rental in San Jose, the United States is $95. The cheapest time to rent a Van in San Jose, the United States is in October. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just $73 per day. A Van rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Pickup Truck rental in San Jose, the United States is $64. The cheapest time to rent a Pickup Truck in San Jose, the United States is in March. The price is 7% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A Pickup Truck rental is typically 24% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Luxury rental in San Jose, the United States is $93. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in San Jose, the United States is in February. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just $74 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Jose Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Convertible rental in San Jose, the United States is $124. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in San Jose, the United States is in November. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just $99 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 32% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$24/day

18 Jul - 25 Jul
Kia Picanto
Nissan Sentra
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$27/day

12 Jun - 4 Aug
Nissan Sentra
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
5-door vehicles

$28/day

18 Jun - 11 Aug
Mitsubishi Mirage

San Jose car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in San Jose, California

Alamo

8.5
Very good
166 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very good
120 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.9
Good
113 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.9

Hertz

6.0
Okay
171 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.1

Fox

5.9
Fair
347 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Avis

7.1
Good
36 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.3

Budget

6.6
Okay
91 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Airport Van

5.6
Fair
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.5

Quick facts about car rentals in San Jose

Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in San Jose

Most Popular Agency

Hertz

Popular Car Types

SUV, Intermediate, Mini

Cheapest Rental Car

$24

Most Popular Model

Mitsubishi Galant
The most popular San Jose car rental agency found on momondo this month is Hertz. Other top choices for car rental companies are Turo and Fox
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in San Jose in the past 72 hours: SUV, Intermediate, Mini.
The lowest price for a rental car in San Jose is $24/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $61/day.
The most popular car model to rent in San Jose in the past 7 days is the Mitsubishi Galant. Our users also prefer the Nissan Cube as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in San Jose

Nearby attractions:

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum2.0 mi
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden2.1 mi
Japantown Farmers' Market2.1 mi
SAP Center at San Jose2.5 mi
SAP Center2.6 mi

Nearby attractions:

Winchester Mystery House31.4 mi
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden31.8 mi
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum31.9 mi
San Jose Flea Market32.4 mi
Japantown Farmers' Market32.5 mi

Nearby attractions:

Berryessa Farmers' Market29.5 mi
San Jose Flea Market30.1 mi
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum30.7 mi
Japantown Farmers' Market30.7 mi
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden30.7 mi

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Driving with a rental car in San Jose - FAQs

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

For July in San Jose, the average price from these searches for a weekend rental was $87 - but some users found deals as low as $22. For a one-week car rental, San Jose prices in July average $64 with the best deals starting at $23.

The majority of car rental agencies in San Jose offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centers such as Alamo, Hertz, and Fox have a cancellation fee for travelers who have last-minute itinerary changes.


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