San Jose

Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California from $43

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Jose with a pick-up date of 30/8 and drop-off date of 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Jose, CA car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Jose, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 June 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.67

Average price per day

$72

Cheapest price per day

$43

Popular car types in San Jose, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 June 2026.

At $43/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Jose in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in San Jose, there are, in total, 59 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Best car hire deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Jose, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose, CA with an average daily rate of $63. Data was last updated on 16 June 2026.
Toyota Camry$43/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Audi A1$48/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Suzuki Baleno$48/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Cheapflights insights for San Jose car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Jose, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose?

Book your car hire in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $62/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 18% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in San Jose?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Jose is Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 46 reviews). Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Jose?

At San Jose, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $59. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $85 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Jose, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $59. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $85 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$59

February

$69

March

$69

April

$75

May

$79

June

$76

July

$82

August

$81

September

$66

October

$78

November

$75

December

$85

What car do most people hire in San Jose?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar), Luxury cars (Audi A4 or similar), and Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 1.

Top hire agencies in San Jose, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Jose, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Jose, CA. Reviews were last updated on 16 June 2026.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
46 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.1
Okay
53 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.4

Payless

6.8
Okay
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.6
Okay
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Rhodium

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $72/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for $49/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 13.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in San Jose for about $431 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Jose however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Jose for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in San Jose can be found for $1,848. You can find car hire deals to be on average $62 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in San Jose for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in San Jose. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $54 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on 16 June 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($30+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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