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San Jose, California: A Food-Lover's Paradise

Pack up your bags and travel to San Jose, a marvelous hub of innovation, technology, and discovery. Experience everything that the Capital of Silicon Valley has to offer in this amazing place: culture, cuisine, adventure, and excitement. Avoid the hassle of public transportation by taking advantage of the convenience of a car rental.

Eat Well

Brush off that jet lag and start your trip the right way at Caffe Frascati, about an 11-minute ride from San Jose Airport. Afterward, you can visit other cafes, pubs, theaters, and food stalls at the San Pedro Square, which is only four minutes away from Caffe Frascati. From tasty pastas to award-winning wines, San Pedro Square offers dining in many forms.

It's Mysterious

Fans of the strange will enjoy the Winchester Mystery House, about a 15-minute drive from downtown San Jose. The home of Sarah Winchester, the house was built in 1884, but Sarah had continuous additions and renovations made to the property over many years. Staircases and doors go nowhere here. It's said the house is haunted, so visit it if you dare.

Plenty for Sports Fans

The NHL's San Jose Sharks face off against opponents at the SAP Center, which is about a 10-minute drive from the airport. If you prefer the pitch to the ice, you can catch the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer at Avaya Stadium, which is roughly 3 miles north of the downtown area.

Catch a Broadway-Style Show

The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts hosts shows held throughout the year. It's just a quick 1-mile drive from City Hall to the San Jose Center in downtown.

If you're interested in visiting San Jose, book your ideal car rental today.

San Jose, CA, United States

Car rental companies in San Jose, CA, United States

    Car Rental Requirements

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driver’s License

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driver's license held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driver's Permit to accompany your national driver's license is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID or Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as vehicle availability within the group selected.

    • Important Information

      Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.

    What to know before renting a car in San Jose

    • What is the average car rental daily rate in San Jose?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 75.04.

    • How many car rental locations are there in San Jose?

      in San Jose there are 17 locations at 4 car rental companies.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo Vehicle protections

    Rental car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car rental agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or renter.

    Quilometragem Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the rental car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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