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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose from £23

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 6/5 and drop-off date of 26/5. 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 25 February 2025.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of gas per litre

£0.72

Average price per day

£24

Cheapest price per day

£23

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 25 February 2025.

January

£33

February

£36

March

£41

April

£41

May

£44

June

£47

July

£53

August

£47

September

£45

October

£41

November

£40

December

£42

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 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 25 February 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 £25/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Convertible

Convertible

Compare available car types for hire in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 25 February 2025.

Small cars

£23 - £67

All Car Types

£34 - £78

To hire a small car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of £37/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Jose, the United States (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£67/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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 23% 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 £46/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£66/day). In fact, October is about 44% 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 7% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of £62/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Jose, the United States (~£37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£95/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a large car is 23% more expensive. 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of £44/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States (~£28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£76/day). In fact, October is about 37% 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 11% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of £56/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Jose, the United States (~£61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£122/day). In fact, March is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a van is 15% more expensive. 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of £42/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Jose, the United States (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£105/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a luxury car saves you 13% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of £69/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Jose, the United States (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£114/day). In fact, July is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a convertible is 30% more expensive. 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 convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Cee'd£25/day
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Kia Cee'd
Vauxhall Corsa£28/day
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A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

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 25 February 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

6.4
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
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

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 hire deals found

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 £32. Data was last updated on 25 February 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.
Kia Cee'd£25/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Cee'd
Kia Niro£25/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Niro
Vauxhall Astra£26/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra

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 25 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for £19/day from Fox, booked on Feb. 23.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Jose?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in San Jose from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (£25/day), Fox (£25/day), and Dollar (£26/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 £0.72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £32 and £46 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Fox is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Jose, offering car hire for around £167 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 38% to make it a great deal in San Jose. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 £718. You can find car hire deals to be on average £24 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 £60. 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 March, it will cost approximately £25 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Premium (Tesla Model 3) in San Jose, making it the most popular option.

Small car hires in San Jose

Find small car hire deals in San Jose from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in San Jose cost an average of £29 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.
Fiat Panda£23/day
2
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A/C
Fiat Panda
Fiat 500£26/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Kia Picanto£38/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in San Jose

Find luxury car hire 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 £51 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.
Ride in luxury during your trip to San Jose by selecting one these great deals we've found. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£34/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Jaguar XF£34/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XF£35/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF

People carrier hires in San Jose

Find people carrier hire deals in San Jose from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in San Jose cost an average of £61 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.
In terms of people carrier hires in San Jose, these are some the best options we've found at this time. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Nissan Serena£45/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Nissan Serena£47/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Nissan Serena£49/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena

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 25 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£32+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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