San Jose

Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California from ₹ 2,407

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 1/12 and drop-off date of 7/12. 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, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Jose, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 28 October 2025.

At ₹ 2,407/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Jose in the past week. Out of 24 car hire agencies operating in San Jose, there are, in total, 57 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,407+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,407+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,622+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,741+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 3,264+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 3,997+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,867+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 4,358+

Compare car rental deals in San Jose, CA 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:

Hyundai Xcent₹ 2,407/day
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Hyundai Xcent
Ford Ikon₹ 2,407/day
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Ford Ikon
Hyundai i10₹ 2,682/day
2
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Hyundai i10

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose, CA with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,943. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Hyundai Xcent₹ 2,407/day
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Hyundai Xcent
Ford Ikon₹ 2,407/day
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Ford Ikon
Toyota Etios₹ 2,622/day
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A/C
Toyota Etios

Cheapflights insights for San Jose car rentals

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 ₹ 3,613/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7,149% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Jose with deals as low as ₹ 2,248/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 2,379/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Jose?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Jose is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 57 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Jose is January, when you can expect to pay ₹ 3,701/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Jose is July (₹ 5,199/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

₹ 3,701

February

₹ 3,877

March

₹ 3,789

April

₹ 3,789

May

₹ 4,494

June

₹ 4,758

July

₹ 5,199

August

₹ 5,023

September

₹ 4,142

October

₹ 4,758

November

₹ 4,494

December

₹ 4,670

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

SUV cars (Nissan Kicks, for example) are the most popular in San Jose. Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) and Premium (Chevrolet Suburban) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Jose.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 7.

Top rental agencies in San Jose, CA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose, CA. Reviews were last updated on 28 October 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
57 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.3
Okay
56 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 40,088 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Jose for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Car hire prices in San Jose are typically ₹ 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to ₹ 0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in November to be on average ₹ 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on 28 October 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 69+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 69+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 90+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 160+

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