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Smart Fortwo
Smart Fortwo
$30/day
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Smart Fortwo
Smart Fortwo
$34/day
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Smart Fortwo
Smart Fortwo
$34/day
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Smart Fortwo car rental deals in San Jose

Smart Fortwo
Smart Fortwo
$30/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Smart Fortwo
Smart Fortwo
$34/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Smart Fortwo
Smart Fortwo
$34/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
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Most popular agency

Getaround

Most popular model

Smart Fortwo

Average price

$48/day

Good deal

$46/day

Top tips for renting a Smart car in San Jose

  • 25% of our users found Smart rental cars in San Jose for $46 per day or less

FAQs about renting a Smart car in San Jose

  • How much is a Smart car rental in San Jose?

    On average, renting a Smart car in San Jose costs $48 per day.

  • Which Smart car models are available to rent in San Jose?

    You can rent a Smart Fortwo in San Jose.

  • Which companies rent Smart cars in San Jose?

    You can rent a Smart car in San Jose with Getaround.

  • How much is a Smart Fortwo rental in San Jose?

    Renting a Smart Fortwo car in San Jose costs, on average, $48 per day.

  • How much does it cost to rent a Smart for a week in San Jose?

    On average, renting a Smart car in San Jose costs $334 per week ($48 per day).

Companies that offer Smart car rentals in San Jose

 
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Hertz

6.3

Okay

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.4

4 locations in San Jose

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1040 The Alameda

+1 408 998 8207

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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1659 Airport Blvd

+1 408 938 6000

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
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Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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3076 Almaden Expwy

+1 408 265 6050

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
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725 Ridder Park Drive#95

+1 408 437 6250

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
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Thursday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very good

Michelle, May 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Great. Everyone is so nice. Great customer service.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Terrible. Cancelled my reservation. Lied about calling my number. Did not help me find another vehicle. Will never book with Hertz again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
When we arrived at Oakland Airport to drop off the car, one of the workers saw that we were traveling with a toddler, a car seat and a lot of luggage. To save us the trouble of having to unload everything, carry it and wait for the shuttle, he drove us directly to the airport terminal in our rental car, and then returned the car for us. While this is not normally part of his job, he went above and beyond to help us. This made our day and was a great start to our Christmas holiday.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The Hertz company has a very poor standards (don’t want to use worst words). They only kept my reservation for two hours, unfortunately they didn’t specify it at the time of booking, and don’t respect flight delays. Also “extremely” poor service.

2.0 Poor

Josh, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Would not rent car or honor kayak reservation. Went to Avis instead

4.0 Mediocre

Philip, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The pick up location (And drop off) were not at the airport, but at a remote location that required us to Uber to that location from the airport for an additional expense.

Cons:

Hertz itself was fine, but Kayak should have highlighted that the rental location was not on the airport property.

1 out of 8

Sixt

7.2

Good

Read 26 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.1

One location in San Jose

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1659 Airport Blvd

+1 888 749 8227

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Too much fees

2.0 Poor

Fabian, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Car rental was fine. Don't use affirm to pay as sixt requires you to use the card you paid with for a deposit upon pickup and was not able to process it so I had to use my own debit card and now I'm trying to dispute the charge with affirm since I paid out of my own pocket

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
One of the employees helped me figure out how to put the back row down to put in my luggage. Very helpful

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I ended up canceling my reservation because of the unhelpful conduct of the sixt employee at the rental counter.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Smooth process from the rental desk to the vehicle pickup and the return process.

4.0 Mediocre

sharrin, Oct 2022

KAYAK
the agents were slow and no helpful much. no real assistance in pick up of car.

1 out of 9

Dollar

7.1

Good

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.3

4 locations in San Jose

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1040 The Alameda

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1659 Airport Blvd

+1 408 999 6561

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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3076 Almaden Expwy

+1 408 265 6050

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
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725 Ridder Park Drive#95

+1 408 437 6250

Monday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Pickup truck

KAYAK
I showed up 10 minutes early for my appointment and The lady who was working was arguing with another client about returning his car and it was very uncomfortable. They continued on for about 30 minutes before looking at me and telling me to go away because they have no cars. She then tried to explain to me that the rental car company doesn’t have enough cars and how it’s so hard for her and all she was doing was complaining about her job and how much stress it is to work there. I had to leave in the middle of the conversation cause she wouldn’t stop talking about how horrible her life was and the company she works for is I then left and went across the street and rented a car from enterprise with no issue for the same price.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Everything is good

6.0 Okay

Thomas, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was clean and the price was very fair. However, see below...

Cons:

I rented a certain class for not only the luxury comfort, but for the size. However, Dollar did not have the car I rented. They first tried to down grade me to a lower class, but larger car. I did not think this was fair so I did not agree. We went through the options and I explained, due to having two of my elder uncles with me and their need for a larger car, I needed something larger. Eventually a larger car was offered, but at a much higher rate. Again, I did not agree as a car in my category should have been available to me. Eventually I was offered another luxury vehicle (supposedly in the same class), but much smaller and the entire weekend we had difficulty getting my uncles in and out of it. Due to the inability to have a car ready for me in the class I rented I would have preferred the “upgrade” to an adequate car but the agent would not agree without additional payment to which I did not think was fair.

1 out of 7

Thrifty

7.0

Good

Read 14 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.7

4 locations in San Jose

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1040 The Alameda

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1659 Airport Blvd

+1 408 999 6561

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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3076 Almaden Expwy

+1 408 265 6050

Monday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
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725 Ridder Park Drive#95

+1 408 437 6250

Monday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:0013:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Hidden charges. Confusion among Kyak, Expedia, Thrifty, and Hertz, resulted in different rates, fees and charges that I had not approved. Horrible experience overall.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The worst rental car experience ever! I travel to San Jose once a month and rely heavily on the car rental service industry for transportation. I made reservations, arrived for my pick-up and then nightmare began! They required a $500 deposit for the sedan with a $174.94 rental fee for the day. Last month Alamo's security deposit was $200 and have the rental price. I return the vehicle after my trip, board my flight and return home here to Los Angeles. I then see an unauthorized transaction for $100 that very night, and another $100 the following evening. Trying to reach Thrifty is a nightmare in itself since its system is automated and they DID NOT even return my detailed email of the issue. I had to call my bank and file a claim on the two extra charges and cancel my debit card!!! This entire experience with "thrifty" has been the worst. WILL NOT BE DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN.

4.4 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up has been painful. Drop off was cumbersome. Still awaiting my final receipts.

7.2 Good

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Straightforward process. Car feels clean

Cons:

The hood of the car open but there was no indication of it on the car. Found out when it started moving on the freeway. This put my life in danger. Staff should have made sure that the hood was close and the car should have warned the driver that the hood is open.

6.4 Okay

Mike, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff were very friendly at pick up and drop off and the car was clean. It had a few scratches, but nothing too bad. Fuel economy was better than expected.

Cons:

The price was significantly better than other companies for the same type of car and it would have rated a higher score on value for money if it were not for the fact that the car needed some TLC. The engine sounded rough under load (like it was knocking), it needed oil (which I added) and the convertible top had trouble locking properly when it was lowered. I noticed later that the key had a sticker on it that said "check engine", but it seems that was not done.

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very helpful and friendly at SJC

Cons:

Car wasn't in spot marked on envelope. Had to look around for a few minutes to find it.

1 out of 5

Avis

6.6

Okay

Read 18 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.0

4 locations in San Jose

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1350 N 1st Street

+1 669 223 1570

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2

+1 408 993 2224

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
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2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 1104

+1 669 255 4088

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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3680 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste B

+1 669 223 0424

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Jan, Nov 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
very little to like. had to wait nearly an hour for a reserved car to become available. initial interaction with staff extremely frustrating (don't know when one will become available)...had to talk with a manager who, in fairness, was apologetic. added fees and taxes added 50% to the rate quoted by Kayak (Kayak's fault to not disclose?). Avis then tried to overcharge upon return; had to call them to correct. Will avoid renting through Kayak and Avis in the future.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The pick up experience was terrible. I am a preferred member but I still had to wait 30 minutes for the car to come. It was unacceptable so they then had to find another vehicle for me.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Avis service and staff were great, I would definitely go with Avis next time

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was inept and inexperienced to handle a simple situation. We liked the car model.

Cons:

The car was not cleaned at all. Surprising they rented out without cleaning and sanitizing in COVID times. After bringing this issue to the agent, he said he could not help it. I was mad but had no option but to take it. Myself and two of my family members cleaned the car inside out for two hours before starting the trip. Horrible experience. Won’t rent from Avis again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

professional staff. very efficient checkin and return process. nice car in good shape and very clean. everything that I could ask for worked very well

6.4 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The car needs a good wash

1 out of 6

Getaround

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