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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose from ₹ 2,395

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 17/3 and drop-off date of 27/3. 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 rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Jose. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 78

Average price per day

₹ 3,335

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,395

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 21 February 2025.

January

₹ 3,638

February

₹ 3,985

March

₹ 4,591

April

₹ 4,591

May

₹ 4,851

June

₹ 5,198

July

₹ 5,891

August

₹ 5,198

September

₹ 4,938

October

₹ 4,505

November

₹ 4,418

December

₹ 4,678

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 21 February 2025.

At ₹ 2,395/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Jose in the past week. Out of 24 car hire agencies operating in San Jose, there are, in total, 60 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,395+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,395+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 3,052+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,929+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,627+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,037+

Premium

Premium

₹ 3,640+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,531+

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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,465 - ₹ 10,671

All Car Types

₹ 3,657 - ₹ 10,766

To hire a small car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,840/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 2,465/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 10,671/day). In fact, February is about 50% 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 21% 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 ₹ 5,252/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 3,153/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 7,862/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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 14% 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 ₹ 7,480/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 3,934/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 14,031/day). In fact, November is about 48% 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 20% 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 ₹ 6,737/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 3,744/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~₹ 16,367/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 is 11% 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 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 ₹ 7,622/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 4,271/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~₹ 19,982/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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 21% 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.

To hire a luxury car in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,280/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 4,449/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 9,164/day). In fact, October is about 3% 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 30% 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.

To hire a convertible in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,683/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Jose, the United States (~₹ 4,241/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 22,206/day). In fact, December is about 37% 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 10% 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.

Ford Ikon₹ 2,395/day
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Ford Ikon
Toyota Corolla₹ 2,395/day
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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 21 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving San Jose, such as Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

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

8.2
Very Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,121. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Peruse the best San Jose car rental deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Ford Ikon₹ 2,395/day
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Ford Ikon
Toyota Corolla₹ 2,395/day
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Toyota Corolla
Ford EcoSport₹ 2,531/day
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Ford EcoSport

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,335/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,962/day from Fox, booked on Feb. 16.

  • 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: Fox (₹ 2,531/day), Dollar (₹ 3,043/day), and Avis (₹ 3,188/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 (8.3 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 ₹ 78/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,509 and ₹ 5,068 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 25,242 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 38% on a hire car in San Jose. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Jose for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Jose for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 62% on a month-long rental by booking with Fox. Fox is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Jose can cost you on average ₹ 108,180 a month or ₹ 3,606 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in San Jose for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in San Jose are typically ₹ 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact SUV to save money on your trip to ₹ 0. Our users have found prices for Compact SUV car hire in March to be on average ₹ 3,914 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Jose is the Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle.

Luxury car rentals in San Jose

Find luxury car rental deals in San Jose from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Jose cost an average of ₹ 17,433 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Reserve a luxury car rental in San Jose by selecting one of these great deals available. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Honda City₹ 17,433/day
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Honda City

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 21 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 (₹ 31+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 73+

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