Cheap Budget Car Hire Deals at San Jose International Airport, SJC

Planning to rent a car with at Airport but are under 25? No worries! You can still rent a car. Just note that rental companies might have additional fees and restrictions for younger drivers. When you search for a car, simply deselect ‘Driver aged between 25 - 75’ and enter your actual age.

If you have a specific vehicle in mind, opt for rentals that guarantee your chosen car type. This ensures that you receive the vehicle you expect, rather than being offered an alternative.

We recommend that in order to have access to the best deals when considering hiring a car at Airport you should pre-book online up to 5 weeks in advance.

Airport, you have many options, including popular choices like , AVIS, National and Thrifty. Each company offers different perks, so be sure to review the deal details carefully.

If you don’t find what you need at Airport with , you might discover more car hire options in San Jose, which can occasionally be cheaper. However, keep in mind that the additional cost of transferring from Airport to San Jose might result in higher overall expenses compared to picking up your rental car directly at the airport.

If you plan to share driving, check if the rental company allows a second driver and whether there are additional fees. Some companies offer free second driver options under certain conditions.

To save on refueling costs when departing from Airport, look for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy, or even better, a free tank fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

When renting a car, understand the fuel policy. A 'Full-to-Full' policy means you return the car with a full tank, while 'Same-to-Same' means you return it with the same level of fuel. Full-to-Full is often more cost-effective.