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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 22 February 2025.

January

Rp 684,261

February

Rp 749,429

March

Rp 863,473

April

Rp 863,473

May

Rp 912,349

June

Rp 977,517

July

Rp 1,107,852

August

Rp 977,517

September

Rp 928,641

October

Rp 847,181

November

Rp 830,889

December

Rp 879,765

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 rent in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 22 February 2025.
Economy

Economy

Rp 666,015+

Compact

Compact

Rp 687,683+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 659,172+

Standard

Standard

Rp 671,228+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 587,651+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,075,920+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 788,368+

Premium

Premium

Rp 873,412+

Compare available car types for rental in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 22 February 2025.

Medium cars

Rp 501,249 - Rp 1,844,086

All Car Types

Rp 480,165 - Rp 1,844,086

To hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 756,539/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States (~Rp 501,249/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 1,844,086/day). In fact, December is about 34% 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 19% 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.

Top rental agencies in San Jose

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 22 February 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo.

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
57 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Jose?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Jose from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (Rp 593,353/day), Thrifty (Rp 593,353/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Rp 659,172/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 Rp 14,662.76/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 659,824 and Rp 953,079 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 38% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in San Jose.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Jose it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Ford Edge) in San Jose, making it the most popular option.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 22 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (Rp 35+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 128+

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