San Jose car hires from £22/day

What type of car is recommended for driving in San Jose, CA?Which car to choose also depends on your plans during a trip to San Jose. To seize the innumerable opportunities for a road trip into nature or to surrounding cities, an SUV is a good choice, as it provides efficient traction and space. If cruising through the city and making most of the weather is part of the plan, a convertible is the optimal choice.

The allowed speed is always signposted, but the general basic law for speed limits is 65 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas, and 15 mph in alleys. However, the state’s speed limit laws require drivers to adapt to the current conditions, i.e. when there is fog, children are close by, or heavy rain decreases road traction.

There is a color scheme which lets drivers know where they can park in the city. If there is a green line, parking is allowed for a short amount of time (indicated on a sign). If there is no line at all, unrestricted parking is possible – however, note that it could be metered, so check the surrounding curb to find a meter machine. For longer parking, choose a public garage or parking lot like the Fourth Street Garage or Market and San Pedro Square Garage, which are about $20 per day.

On average a car hire in San Jose costs £33 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt (£22/day), Hertz (£22/day) and Alamo (£23/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt 1659 Airport Blvd 95110-1234 (3 miles from the city centre).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in San Jose are Alamo (8.5, 54 reviews), Thrifty (7.1, 54 reviews), and Fox (6.3, 229 reviews).

The average price of fuel in San Jose is £2.69 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £32 and £43, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San Jose.

Car hire companies onsite at San Jose airport include Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Sixt and Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Jose airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Sixt and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in San Jose costs £61 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in San Jose costs £41 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in San Jose costs £39 per day, on average.

In San Jose, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz 725 Ridder Park Drive#95 (3 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in San Jose costs £234 per week (£33 per day).

On average a car hire in San Jose costs £1,002 per month (£33 per day).

Most car hire providers in San Jose offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in San Jose, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

There are plenty of locations that you can drive to easily when you have a San Jose hire car. You can go towards Santa Cruz and enjoy the scenery throughout the journey. The roughly 30-mile drive will take approximately 45min to complete.

Electric San Jose hire vehicles can be used conveniently to travel around the city, due to the charging stations distributed around the town. The popular charging stations in the area include Electrify America, Volta Charging and Blink Charging.