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What is the cheapest car hire agency in San Jose?
The cheapest car hire in San Jose are generally found through Avis. When booking with Avis, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as R599/day. The average price to hire a car in San Jose is R599/day.
What car hire company in San Jose has the most locations?
Hertz has the most locations of any car hire company in San Jose, with 11 locations.
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Small
Medium
Large
4x4
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Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
R509 - R868
All Car Types
R982 - R1 368
The average price of a small car hire in San Jose, the United States is R661. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just R509 per day. A small car rental is typically 47% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a medium car hire in San Jose, the United States is R924. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States is in September. The price is 11% lower than the rest of the year at just R826 per day. A medium car rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a large car hire in San Jose, the United States is R1 099. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just R946 per day. A large car rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Jose, the United States is R1 241. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just R1 058 per day. A SUV rental is typically 1% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a van hire in San Jose, the United States is R1 940. The cheapest time to hire a van in San Jose, the United States is in April. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just R1 428 per day. A van rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in San Jose, the United States is R1 045. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just R756 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in San Jose, the United States is R1 610. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just R996 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a convertible hire in San Jose, the United States is R1 831. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in San Jose, the United States is in January. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just R1 529 per day. A convertible rental is typically 33% more expensive than the average rental car in San Jose. The average price of a vehicle hire in San Jose can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
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It was the worst experience I have ever had with renting a car. I did not request an electric vehicle but ended up with one without any instructions on how electric vehicles work or how to recharge if you have to. The care was not charged all the way so it could not even make it to my destination which was only 3 1/2 hour trip. It took me a total of 9 hours to get home due to having to find a charging station and having to sit for a couple hours in the blazing Sun while it charge only enough to make it home!!!! Do not rent an electric car if you have never used one in the past. It was an absolute terrible experience 😢😢😢 and I lost out on a paying job since it took me 5.5 extra wasted hours of my time.
8,0
Very Good|May 2023
Very helpful staff
10,0
Wonderful|May 2023
The women that helped me was so very friendly. They were still cleaning the vehicle from the prior renter. She offered me a seat and we had a very friendly chat for the 5 or so minutes it took to finish up the cleaning.
2,0
Poor|Mar 2023
I thought I was renting a car at the San Jose airport, but it turned out that it was a small facility off airport that cost me $40 to get to by taxi. The airport Hertz was not willing to do anything for me except rent me a car at walk-up rates (at least twice what I had prepaid), and not even give me credit for the prepaid amount. They said I could get it back from the "company". Yes, same company. Very unhelpful while he was telling me how he would accomodate me. I didn't have any reason to suspect that the car I was renting was not at the airport, as I am not familiar with the addresses in that area.
2,0
Poor|Jan 2023
Waiting for my refund because I was not able to pick up the car because they did not have any available and I wasn’t the only one that was unable to get a car!! Very disappointed never using this again!
4,0
Mediocre|Jan 2023
I had inadvertently chose to pick up the vehicle away from the airport. The Hertz desk at the airport was unable to change the reservation to the airport because I originally booked through Kayak. I was able to get a new reservation (at a price that was tripled what I originally booked) through the Hertz employee. He also suggested that I call and cancel my original reservation for a refund. I understand that mistakes happen, but this is the second time the counter employee can’t help me because I didn’t book through them directly. The price was excellent through Kayak, but I was left in the rain at the airport without a car because of my error. I wish Kayak would work with the businesses to avoid these issues.
The lady who helped me check in to get the vehicle was super helpful! The van was very roomy and comfy for my family!!
2,0
Poor|May 2023
I was misled as to the pickup & dropoff location. Therefore I had to pay more. Bill of approx $200 easily escalated to $450
2,0
Poor|Feb 2023
The person who checked us out told us one time verbally for drop off and it ended up being a time when they were closed. We had to go to a different location up for drop off
6,0
Okay|Feb 2023
Lengthy pick up process. Would be good to have parking nearby for those driving to collect a rental. A lot of hidden costs
6,0
Okay|Dec 2022
The lady at the pickup was very unhelpful for the insurance options. She made us worried although we have coverage. We almost done double insurance with charging $51 per day
10,0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
This was my first time renting a car, and besides the wait to pick up a car at the beginning, I had a very easy time as a first time car renter. Customer service was very nice at pickup and drop off and for the car I got, the price was very reasonable.
We had a wonderful experience with National! I had heard about bad stories with rental car agencies but I couldn't be happier with our whole experience. We rented a Suburban type SUV and got an Expedition Max. This was an awesome SUV big enough to haul all our stuff and seat 8 people. We got it clean and it was just the most comfortable, roomy SUV I have ever been in. I brought it back very dirty after 11 days on the road and they checked it in in minutes and I was off on my way. Highly recommend National!
The pick up experience in San Jose was horrendous. We waited an hour to get a car, as did the customers around us. One had to wait 2 hours. The place was understaffed and unorganized. The company needs better software and hardware. The man who helped us was perfectly lovely it wasn’t his fault there are clearly systemic issues.
10,0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
I got dissatisfaction with kayak charging me an insurance that I did not need
6,0
Okay|Apr 2022
The staff when i went to pick up was extremely rude and pushy
7,9
Good|Sept 2021
They should have had people at the payless counter instead of shuffling people over to the avis/budget counter. It took about 30 to 45 minutes just to get to the counter and another 20 minutes to get the car. If I didn't budget my time, I would have been late for our family event.
I recommend everyone to avoid this place. They did not let us check out the car and didn’t let me speak with the manager. They also refused to ask the manager call me back and said that they were sold out! Avoid!
10,0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
There staff at the Avis center at Stevens Creek in San Jose was friendly and helpful.
10,0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
Fast check in Good value Easy
2,0
Poor|Apr 2022
Check out was extremely slow and instructions were not clear at all. We waited an hour to get our car
8,0
Very Good|Apr 2022
Car ordered was not available, they upgraded me. GOOD Car was delivered to us with about a quarter tank of gas. Cost us $72 to fill it before we could use it. BAD
2,0
Poor|Apr 2022
over charged me for miles and time on my return. also included insurance which I told them I didn't want.
Was charged additional expenses without any explanation.
1,9
Poor|Sept 2021
Total scam on the coverage!!! We paid $1000 for our 10 day rental and at the time of pick up were told the insurance was not included and that would be an additional $39 per day minimum. Plus all these extra taxes and fees we were stuck with a $700 bill on top of the $1000. There is no way their coverage is worth $40 per day for the baseline. We could have paid less money at a nicer rental car company and not had to stand in line for an hour and a half to get our car at pick up. Terrible experience.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in San Jose so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my San Jose, California car hire?
When you hire a car in San Jose, popular agencies such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Sixt will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in San Jose, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.
What is the speed limit in San Jose, California?
40 km/h is the city speed limit for San Jose, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around San Jose are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in San Jose, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.
What is the weather like in San Jose, California, CA in July?
Those looking for a hire car in San Jose during the month of July should expect temperatures to be around 69,8 °F and should expect around 0 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.
Is the weather in San Jose similar to the rest of California?
Those looking to hire a car in San Jose for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in California during the month of July usually is around 68 °F with 0 mm of possible rain.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Jose?
Prices for cars in San Jose are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Jose?
The number of operators available for cars in San Jose is 59 as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Jose?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including San Jose. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Jose?
When hiring a car in San Jose, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San Jose?
Choosing momondo to search for car hire in San Jose makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San Jose?
momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in San Jose, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in San Jose with free cancellation?
Yes, whether it is for cars in San Jose or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San Jose on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in San Jose.
Can I find a car hire in San Jose which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in San Jose on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in San Jose with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in San Jose on momondo.
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