Mountain View car rentals from $27/day

Convertibles make great car rentals in Mountain View because the weather tends to be mild year-round and the views are spectacular. You won’t be disappointed going for a drive along the scenic coast or through the magnificent mountains in a sporty vehicle with the top down. Another option that many travelers on a budget appreciate is a fuel-efficient sedan, especially if you’re planning some day trips outside of the city.

The speed limit for the two major highways running through the city—Hwy 101 and CA-85—is 65mph. Other highways in the city have maximum speeds of 45mph to 55mph. Local primary arteries have speed limits of 35mph, while local roads in residential and business districts limit their speeds to 25mph.

For car rentals in Mountain View, there is plenty of free parking throughout the city, including in the downtown area where you’ll find on-street parking in addition to nine off-street lots and two garages. Visitors should note that there is a 2h time limit for most downtown parking on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. Shopping areas and entertainment venues (such as the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts) generally have their own free parking areas available for patrons.

On average a rental car in Mountain View costs $55 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Mountain View found in the last 2 weeks is $30.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($27/day), Avis ($28/day) and Budget ($32/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1901 El Camino Real 94040 (1 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Mountain View is $3.48 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.

Premium (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Mountain View.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Fox, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Kyte, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Premium car rental in Mountain View costs $107 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Mountain View costs $139 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Mountain View costs $41 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Mountain View costs $386 per week ($55 per day).

On average a rental car in Mountain View costs $1,655 per month ($55 per day).

Most car rental providers in Mountain View offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Mountain View, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Mountain View.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Mountain View so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If your Mountain View itinerary does not conform to a roughly 8:00 am to 8:00 pm schedule, consider cheap car rentals in Mountain View that have agencies located at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), even if you are not flying in. Mountain View car rentals tend to stay open the latest at SFO because those agencies cater to airplane passengers that might have to depart early or arrive late.

If you are traveling with your family in Mountain View, you can list your kids as additional drivers as long as they fulfill the same age and driver's license requirements as the renter. The renter and any additional drivers must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license with a photo. You may be charged a daily Young Driver fee if you list someone under age 25 as an additional driver.