San José del Cabo

Cheap Car Rentals in San José del Cabo from $5

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San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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San José del Cabo car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

AMERICACARRENTAL

Price of gas per gallon

$5.38

Average price per day

$18

Cheapest price per day

$8

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San José del Cabo?

January

$21

February

$17

March

$20

April

$20

May

$16

June

$15

July

$16

August

$15

September

$13

October

$12

November

$14

December

$38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San José del Cabo is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 José del Cabo

At $5/day, Small is the cheapest car type available for rental in San José del Cabo in the past week. Out of 29 car rental agencies operating in San José del Cabo, there are, in total, 77 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Compare available car types for rental in San José del Cabo

Small Cars

$12 - $30

All Car Types

$55 - $93

To rent a Small car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $22/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$12/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$30/day). In fact, September is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Small car saves you 67% 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 José del Cabo Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $30/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$20/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$40/day). In fact, September is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Medium car saves you 56% 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 José del Cabo Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $62/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$89/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Large car saves you 11% 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 José del Cabo Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $44/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$27/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$64/day). In fact, September is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a SUV car saves you 35% 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 José del Cabo SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $84/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$104/day). In fact, September is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Van car is 18% 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 José del Cabo Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $87/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$116/day). In fact, June is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Pickup Truck car is 22% 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 rent a Luxury car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $161/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$248/day). In fact, February is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Luxury car is 58% 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 rent a Convertible car in San José del Cabo, Mexico, you would pay an average price of $40/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in San José del Cabo, Mexico (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$59/day). In fact, June is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for San José del Cabo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San José del Cabo, renting a Convertible car saves you 41% 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.

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Top rental agencies in San José del Cabo

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in San José del Cabo, including Alamo, Budget and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

6.8
Okay
57 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

5.8

Budget

4.3
Mediocre
48 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.8

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

3.3

Avis

7.3
Good
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

7.1

National

7.2
Good
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Payless

6.1
Okay
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.5
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Sixt

5.3
Fair
11 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.4

Europcar

4.8
Mediocre
27 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.7

Best San José del Cabo car rental deals found

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in San José del Cabo?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $18/day when booking a rental car in San José del Cabo. The best deal a user found was for $8/day from America Car Rental, booked on Sep. 24.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in San José del Cabo?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San José del Cabo from the following companies over the past two weeks: America Car Rental ($5/day), U-Save ($5/day), and Europcar ($5/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in San José del Cabo?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (7.3 rating), National (7.2 rating) and Alamo (6.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in San José del Cabo.

What are gas prices like in San José del Cabo?

The average gas price in San José del Cabo is $5.38/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $64 and $92 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in San José del Cabo for a week from America Car Rental?

Renting a car in San José del Cabo for a week can be a great option for travel. America Car Rental, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around $31/week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in San José del Cabo for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in San José del Cabo it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 60%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 9 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in San José del Cabo?

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

How much does it cost to rent a car in San José del Cabo for a month?

You can potentially save up to 75% on a month-long rental by booking with America Car Rental. America Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San José del Cabo can cost you on average $133 a month or $4 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

How much is a car rental in San José del Cabo for a weekend?

It costs $26 for a weekend car rental in San José del Cabo, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in San José del Cabo in October, prices are $28 per day on average.

What car do most people rent in San José del Cabo?

The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Compact (Jeep Renegade) in San José del Cabo, making it the most popular option.

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