Car hires in San Jose, California

When you hire a car in San Jose, popular agencies such as Fox, Hertz, and Alamo 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.

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.

Hertz has Ford Escape hire available in San Jose for R1 671/day on average. Availability for the Ford Escape hire in San Jose may vary, so try not to schedule your car hire last-minute.

Those looking for a hire car in San Jose during the month of September should expect temperatures to be around 68 °F and should expect around 5 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

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 September usually is around 68 °F with 5,6 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in San Jose are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in San Jose is 59 as of September 2025.

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.

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.