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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from £13

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 15/9 and drop-off date of 29/9. 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 car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Jose. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

£0.69

Average price per day

£50

Cheapest price per day

£13

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 11 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Jose this past week from 60 hire locations out of 24 hire agencies. Prices for a San Jose small car hire start from £13/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

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:

Honda Jazz£13/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Kia Stonic£18/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Stonic
Kia Rio£22/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 £25. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in San Jose. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Honda Jazz£13/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Kia Stonic£18/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Stonic
Ford Ranger£20/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger

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 £32/day – about 38% 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 Fox, offering prices from just £22.35/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at £29.90/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 Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 62 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 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 £49 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 £49 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

£38

June

£40

July

£49

August

£44

September

£42

October

£38

November

£38

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: Luxury cars (BMW 3 Series or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), and Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar).

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 9 locations in San Jose, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 11 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo in San Jose. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
62 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
60 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

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

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.0
Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 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 11 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £50/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for £34/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 6.

  • 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 £294 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 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 £1,262. You can find car hire deals to be on average £42 a day.

  • 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 £75. Usually a Economy 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 Economy for August, it will cost approximately £0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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