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$34 - $98
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$57 - $99
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in San Jose, California is in March when prices are $34 per day on average. $34 per day is 40% lower than the $57 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in San Jose. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in San Jose, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in San Jose, California is in August when prices are $43 per day on average. $43 per day is 31% lower than the $62 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in San Jose. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in San Jose, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in San Jose, California is in January when prices are $48 per day on average. $48 per day is 33% lower than the $72 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in San Jose. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in San Jose, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in San Jose, California is in February when prices are $42 per day on average. $42 per day is 28% lower than the $59 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in San Jose. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in San Jose, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in San Jose, California is in April when prices are $58 per day on average. $58 per day is 37% lower than the $92 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in San Jose. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in San Jose, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
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Information about Thrifty car rentals in San Jose
Does Thrifty have a location at San Jose Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car rental location for Thrifty at San Jose Airport (1659 Airport Blvd).
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in San Jose?
Yes, Thrifty has free cancellation for rental cars in San Jose. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Thrifty at one of their San Jose locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in San Jose in November?
Intermediate rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Thrifty in San Jose during the month of November. On average, Intermediate rentals from Thrifty cost $47 per day, while the cheapest price found was $28 per day in November.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in San Jose?
Renting a Compact is the cheapest type of car available from Thrifty in San Jose. Renting a Compact from Thrifty costs $49/day on average (34% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 12% of our users opted for a Compact to save money on their car rental in San Jose.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in San Jose?
1659 Airport Blvd is the most popular Thrifty car rental location out of the 5 locations they have in San Jose. According to our user data over the past 12 months, 97% of those who opted to rent a car from Thrifty did so at the 1659 Airport Blvd location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Jose?
Prices for cars in San Jose refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Jose?
The number of operators available for cars in San Jose is 60 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Jose?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Jose. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Jose?
To rent a car in San Jose, 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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