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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose from HK$205

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 28-2 and drop-off date of 7-3. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Jose?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Jose and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 February 2025.

January

HK$326

February

HK$357

March

HK$411

April

HK$411

May

HK$435

June

HK$466

July

HK$528

August

HK$466

September

HK$442

October

HK$404

November

HK$396

December

HK$419

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in San Jose

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 22 February 2025.

In San Jose, there are 60 active hire locations from 24 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Jose in the past week - currently priced from HK$205/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$204+

Compact

Compact

HK$205+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$354+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$320+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$492+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$385+

Premium

Premium

HK$335+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$240+

Compare available car types for rental in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Jose to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 February 2025.

Small cars

HK$246 - HK$755

All Car Types

HK$239 - HK$953

To hire a small car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$227/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Jose, the United States (~HK$246/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$755/day). In fact, September is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a small car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$341/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States (~HK$222/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,875/day). In fact, March is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$209/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States (~HK$290/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$664/day). In fact, March is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a SUV saves you 51% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota CorollaHK$205/day
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Volkswagen GolfHK$452/day
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Volkswagen Golf

Top rental agencies in San Jose

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 22 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

6.4
Okay
64 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
57 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.3
Good
18 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.5

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
14 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.6
Okay
20 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Airport Van

6.0
Okay
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Best San Jose car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of HK$353. Data was last updated on 22 February 2025.
Peruse the best San Jose car rental deals we've found. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota CorollaHK$205/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota CamryHK$320/day
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Toyota Camry
BMW 5 SeriesHK$335/day
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BMW 5 Series

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Jose?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Jose from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (HK$204/day), Dollar (HK$253/day), and Europcar (HK$320/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Jose?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.4 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Jose.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Jose?

    The average price of petrol in San Jose is HK$7.00/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$315 and HK$455 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Europcar is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about HK$1,389 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 38% on a hire car in San Jose. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Jose it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    It costs HK$0 for a weekend car hire in San Jose, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in San Jose in March, prices are HK$0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    Nissan Versa, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at San Jose according to Cheapflights users.

Luxury car rentals in San Jose

Find luxury car rental deals in San Jose from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in San Jose cost an average of HK$516 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 February 2025.
Reserve a luxury car rental in San Jose by selecting one of these great deals available. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$367/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$412/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$469/day
5
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 22 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (HK$35+).

Electric

Electric

HK$35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$76+

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