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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from £19
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 1/11 and drop-off date of 18/11. 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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Popular car types in San Jose
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Jose this past week from 59 hire locations out of 24 hire agencies. Prices for a San Jose small car hire start from £19/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
£19+
Compact
£19+
Intermediate
£22+
Standard
£27+
Full-size
£24+
People carrier
£56+
Full-size SUV
£37+
Pick-up truck
£25+
Compare car hire deals in San Jose by type
Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Jose medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Jose large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Jose SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Jose van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Jose luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Citroen C4 Cactus£19/day
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Dacia Sandero£19/day
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Best car hire deals found in San Jose
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of £28. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Citroen C4 Cactus£19/day
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Dacia Sandero£19/day
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Vauxhall Astra£22/day
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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?
For the best savings on car hire in San Jose, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £30/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?
In San Jose, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just £21.16/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at £25.62/day.
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 Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 58 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 60 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 £31. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £43 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 £31. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £43 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
£31
February
£32
March
£32
April
£32
May
£37
June
£40
July
£43
August
£42
September
£39
October
£37
November
£37
December
£39
What car do most people hire in San Jose?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Minivan or similar), and Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 8.
Top hire agencies in San Jose
Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Budget
58 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
Hertz
60 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.3
Alamo
19 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
13 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.9
Dollar
19 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.2
Thrifty
10 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.6
Avis
17 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.9
Europcar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
6.2
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Jose, offering car hire for around £243 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Jose it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much is a car hire in San Jose for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in San Jose, you can expect the average price to be around £34. Usually a Compact hire in San Jose is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for October, it will cost approximately £55 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in San Jose
Browse car hires by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£26+).
Electric
£33+
Hybrid
£26+
Petrol/Diesel
£44+