Downtown

Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, San Jose from $23

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Downtown with a pick-up date of 8/13 and drop-off date of 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Downtown, San Jose car rentals in 2025

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

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$44

Cheapest price per day

$23

Best Downtown, San Jose car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Toyota Tacoma$28/day
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Toyota Tacoma
Ford EcoSport$41/day
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Ford EcoSport
Jeep Grand Cherokee$49/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Downtown?

For the best savings on car rentals in Downtown, make your reservation 84 days before pickup. The average price then is just $31/day—about 27% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Downtown?

Hertz is currently the cheapest rental car company in Downtown with deals as low as $18.52/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $25.15/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Downtown is Airport Van (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?

At Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $30. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $51 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $30. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $51 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$32

February

$34

March

$30

April

$33

May

$34

June

$49

July

$51

August

$48

September

$51

October

$51

November

$46

December

$48

Which car rental company has the most locations in Downtown?

Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second highest number of locations in Downtown at 2.

Top rental agencies in Downtown, San Jose

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Airport Van

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.3
Okay
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on June 12, 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Downtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, San Jose?

    For $26 per day on average, the Kia Niro is the cheapest car rental in Downtown, San Jose. Renting a Kia Niro is 24% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in Downtown.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, San Jose?

    A rental car in Downtown, San Jose costs $26/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as $26/day recently.

Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Downtown. Deals were last updated on June 12, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Downtown. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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