Car Rental San Jose

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  • Hertz Hertz
  • Sixt Sixt
  • EuropCar EuropCar
  • Alamo Alamo
  • Thrifty Thrifty
  • National National
  • Ace Ace
  • Dollar Dollar
  • Fox Rent a Car Fox Rent a Car
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Car Rental San Jose – USA California


Most popular car rental pick up location: San Jose Airport
Car rental San Jose under 25: Available

Book a cheap car rental in San Jose and explore this beautiful city in total ease. The best time to visit San Jose is from September to November; therefore, if you are visiting in these months, make sure you rent months in advance. By doing so, you will be able to find comparatively cheaper car hire deals for San Jose and a wide variety of car-types while searching online on VIP Cars.

Located in the Silicon Valley San Jose is the largest global city of Northern California. It is a sun city and experiences hot dry summers. The city is rich in heritage and has many cultural events organized which magnetize many holidaymakers. It is a nature’s paradise as the city has lush green surroundings and beautiful gardens.

Useful information:

  • Age: Though every supplier has its own age eligibility conditions, in general only the drivers aged 21 and above are allowed to rent cars with VIP Cars & suppliers. Read the deal specific T&Cs carefully & provide your correct age at the time of car hire booking for if found underage, the supplier will not allow you to have the pre-booked car.
  • Mandatory documents: At the time of pick up, you will need to show your driver’s license, credit card, IDP and an ID proof. Bring the original documents. Note that temporary licenses are not entertained and if you are arriving through the airport, passport is essential. Also, you will have to show the credit card even if you have paid in full during online booking.

Car rental companies in San Jose

We work with some of the finest car rental companies in USA & majority of them provide a variety of deals for San Jose location. Besides an exceptional list of car types & locations, we also offer a complementing array of car rental benefits. Note that inclusions are offered with the deal’s price whereas services like one way, cross border & add-ons like GPS & baby seats are not offered as part of the deal, i.e. you will have to pay extra to add these services to your rental deal.

The following are the agencies that provide car rental pickup at San Jose airport and other city locations (like downtown etc):

  • Ace Rent a CarAce Rent a Car
  • Alamo Rent A CarAlamo Rent a Car
  • Dollar Rent a CarDollar Rent a Car
  • EuropcarEuropcar
  • Fox Rent a CarFox Rent a Car
  • National Rent a CarNational Rent a Car
  • National Rent a CarThrifty

Rental car deals San Jose

Our car rental agencies make available a big choice of deal types for all occasions. Whether you need car rental for a wedding, a small trip or a long vacation, with us, you can rent the car as per your unique travel needs & duration.

  • Long term car rental

    If you like, you can rent a car for months on end & usually, the suppliers renew the rental agreement every month. Give us a call and we will help you find your long-term car hire.

  • One way car rental

    This service allows you to return your San Jose car rental at a location different than the pickup. This service is available with almost all suppliers& is offered for a small fee.

  • One day car rental

    Traveling to San Jose for a small business meeting, with return on the same day? You can book a one-day car rental with us, however, note that our suppliers don’t allow hourly rentals.

  • Monthly car rental

    Monthly rentals are one of the most popular deal types with people around the globe, especially those who travel during annual holidays like New year & Christmas

Best type of car to rent in San Jose

You can use the car rental to go sightseeing and for exploring the region. On VIP Cars, you can select from a wide fleet of cars ranging from low-priced monikers to princely sedans and SUV’s. In case you have any queries, call us, we can help you find the perfect car for your trip. We will advise you the best car as per the type of trip you are planning, the number of people traveling with you and whether you need room for equipment or not. Though our suppliers offer deals for almost all car types, the following are the most popular car categories in San Jose:

  • Cheap/Economy car rental San Jose

    A majority of car rental categories fall in the cheap-to-rent-vehicle group. Economy, compact, intermediate, mini and sedans are some of the vehicle types that you can rent at really cheap prices on VIP Cars.

  • AVR Van rental San Jose

    A variety of multi-seater cars can be compared & rented online with us at VIP Cars. Our suppliers provide all from 7-passengers to 8, 9, 12 and 15 passenger seater vans & minivans for San Jose

  • SUV rental San Jose

    For adventurous travelers, a 4x4 SUV is just perfect, especially for the ones who are planning off-roading trips. And since SUVs are spacious, the car-type is also great for trips which include activities and asks for ample space for equipment.

  • Exotic/Luxury Car Rental San Jose

    BMW, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, and Porsche are some of the most booked luxury car rentals in San Jose. However the variety of classic and sports cars is really good; you can expect to find more at the time of online booking.

Cross-country & one way car rentals from San Jose

One way is the most popular car rent service travelers use in US. And since they are offered by all the rental companies within the country, you can book one, real quick on our booking engine. Some suppliers even allow cross-country option, but it is not offered by all, you must read the terms and condition or call us for more information before making the booking.

The following are some of the popular one way & cross border trips that you can plan with San Jose as the starting point:

  • Los Angeles

    Car rental San Jose to Los Angeles

    • Distance : 341.0 mi
    • Route : I-5 S
  • Fresno

    Car rental San Jose to Fresno

    • Distance : 149.7 mi
    • Route : CA-152
  • Car rental San Jose to Costa Rica

    • Distance: 3,823.3 mi
    • Route: I-10 E
  • Car rental San Jose to Del Cabo

    • Distance: 1,484.1 mi
    • Route: I-5 S and Carr. Transpeninsular/México 1
  • Car rental San Jose to Liberia

    • Distance: 3,660.9 mi
    • Route: I-10 E

Car Rental Return San Jose

Whether you want to pick the car at San Jose airport or some other location in the city, you can choose the location of your preference; just type in the name of the location in the search form to know whether it is available or not. And not just that, with us you can also change the drop off location, as already mentioned, you can easily rent a one way by using the 'Different drop-off location?’ section on our booking engine.

Car Rental San Jose California Airport

San Jose airport is the most popular pick up location in San Jose. The rental car companies are located directly across Terminal B, where the airport’s Car Rental Center is located.

The following are the places in California where you can request pickup or drop-off for your San Jose car rental:

  • Bush Street
  • Convention Center
  • O’Farrell Street
  • San Francisco Airport
  • San Jose Intl. Airport
  • John Wayne Airport
  • San Luis Obispo Airport
  • San Francisco Union Square

San Jose Touristy

The Emma Prusch Farm Park has fruit orchards with many rare finds and is perfect for picnics and kite flying. San Jose Downtown has everything from museums to art galleries to parks. You can also save time for watching concerts, stage performances. There are abundant restaurants and coffee houses which serve local and international cuisines. The mansion Winchester Mystery House is a must visit for the audacious as you will be inquisitive to know about the secret passageways and stairs. Children’s Discovery Museum offers many interactive exhibits and is a kid’s friendly place.

Other Attractions

  • The Tech Museum of Innovation

    The Tech Museum of Innovation

  • Santana Row

    Santana Row

  • Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

    Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

  • San Jose Museum of Art

    San Jose Museum of Art

  • Convention Center

    Convention Center

Best Deals

Cheap Car Rental Deals in USA California

Economy USD 14 /day
Compact USD 18 /day
Van / Minivan USD 22 /day
Luxury USD 29 /day

Car Rental Locations in or near San Jose