Car Rental in San Jose

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San Jose, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

San Jose Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$35.05 per day
San Jose Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$46.49 per day
San Jose Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$49.32 per day
San Jose Eastridge Center
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$50.49 per day

Most popular car rental deals

San Jose Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$51.55 per day
San Jose Airport
Premium
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$65.29 per day
San Jose Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$77.42 per day
San Jose Airport
Special
BMW 5 Series or similar
BMW 5 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$46.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:11 AM on 1/31/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$53 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon

One-way car rentals in San Jose

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in San Jose and drop off in another city include:

  • From San Jose to San Francisco - 32 offers from $50.49 per day
  • From San Jose to San Diego - 33 offers from $50.49 per day
  • From San Jose to Las Vegas - 33 offers from $50.49 per day
  • From San Jose to Los Angeles - 33 offers from $47.51 per day
  • From San Jose to Fresno - 26 offers from $50.49 per day

Top 20 cities near San Jose

  1. Oakland from $46.50 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles away
  2. San Francisco from $43.26 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
  3. Monterey from $46.49 per day
    86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
  4. Santa Rosa from $48.49 per day
    149.1 km / 92.6 miles away
  5. Sacramento from $40.06 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
  6. Fresno from $46.34 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles away
  7. Mammoth Lakes from $50.25 per day
    273.8 km / 170.1 miles away
  8. Bakersfield from $49.54 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  9. Santa Barbara from $49.54 per day
    376.8 km / 234.1 miles away
  10. McKinleyville from $48.85 per day
    443.7 km / 275.7 miles away
  11. Hollywood from $51.55 per day
    475.7 km / 295.6 miles away
  12. Burbank from $49.54 per day
    476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
  13. Santa Monica from $35.30 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  14. Beverly Hills from $60.69 per day
    486.3 km / 302.2 miles away
  15. Los Angeles from $35.06 per day
    495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
  16. Long Beach from $49.54 per day
    523.4 km / 325.2 miles away
  17. Ontario from $49.54 per day
    536.4 km / 333.3 miles away
  18. Anaheim from $49.54 per day
    537.9 km / 334.2 miles away
  19. Santa Ana from $49.54 per day
    550.5 km / 342.1 miles away
  20. Palm Springs from $49.54 per day
    628 km / 390.2 miles away

Top 20 locations near San Jose

  1. San Jose Airport from $35.05 per day
  2. Oakland Airport from $46.50 per day
    47.4 km / 29.5 miles away
  3. San Francisco Airport from $45.34 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
  4. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $45.76 per day
    63.4 km / 39.4 miles away
  5. Monterey Airport from $46.49 per day
    86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
  6. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $48.49 per day
    149.1 km / 92.6 miles away
  7. Sacramento International Airport from $46.25 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
  8. Fresno Airport from $46.34 per day
    206.7 km / 128.4 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airport from $49.54 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  10. Santa Barbara Airport from $49.54 per day
    376.8 km / 234.1 miles away
  11. Arcata-Eureka Airport from $48.85 per day
    443.7 km / 275.7 miles away
  12. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $248.59 per day
    475.7 km / 295.6 miles away
  13. Burbank Airport from $49.54 per day
    476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
  14. Downtown from $51.55 per day
    495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  15. Los Angeles Airport from $45.49 per day
    495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
  16. Long Beach Airport from $49.54 per day
    521.5 km / 324 miles away
  17. Ontario Airport from $51.53 per day
    536.4 km / 333.3 miles away
  18. John Wayne Airport from $49.54 per day
    550.5 km / 342.1 miles away
  19. Palm Springs Airport from $49.54 per day
    628 km / 390.2 miles away
  20. San Diego Airport from $51.27 per day
    671.4 km / 417.2 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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

Car rental prices in San Jose vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in San Jose
$35.29
January
$32.47
February
$52.41
March
$44.84
April
$40.82
May
$46.49
June
$40.27
July
$31.76
August
$44.48
September
$34.04
October
$36.20
November
$37.23
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is August (when prices average $31.76 per day). This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 39% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $52.41).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in San Jose?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in September, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in San Jose
5
January
8
February
7
March
5
April
5
May
8
June
8
July
8
August
4
September
7
October
5
November
5
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in San Jose?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in San Jose is December, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in San Jose by pick-up date relative to the average
123%
January
47%
February
53%
March
126%
April
156%
May
75%
June
116%
July
98%
August
52%
September
30%
October
145%
November
178%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 7
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers FOX, Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $35 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
FOX Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
FOX Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
FOX Chrysler Pacifica 5 2 Vans
FOX Nissan Altima 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
FOX Hyundai Santa Fe 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
Toyota Corolla
4/24/19
San Jose has many free ways and far distances for shopping. A car is highly recommended

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$52.82
Lowest daily price
$35.05
Total cars available
629

Top 12 suppliers in San Jose in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
1 location
$48 - $351
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$46 - $341
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 11 reviews
2 locations
$59 - $80
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$35 - $92
National
National
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
1 location
$50 - $372
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 16 reviews
2 locations
$57 - $100
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$57 - $100
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
6 locations
$52 - $134
Payless
Payless
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$52 - $134
Budget
Budget
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
5 locations
$50 - $132
FOX
FOX
Average 7.3 / 26 reviews
1 location
$64 - $122
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7 / 2 reviews
1 location
$64 - $122

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