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Thrifty car rental prices in San Jose

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$31/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$31/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$32/day
Chevrolet Cruze car
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$32/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$35/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$57/day
Chevrolet Impala car
Chevrolet Impala
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
$41/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$50/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$30/day
Jeep Compass car
Jeep Compass
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$36/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$43/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$44/day
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Reviews for Thrifty in San Jose

Pros

" and clean"(in 2376 reviews)
"The "(in 959 reviews)
", easy pick up."(in 959 reviews)

Cons

"Thrifty's was terrible."(in 203 reviews)
" inside."(in 69 reviews)
" is horrible."(in 203 reviews)
Overall Rating7.4 GoodBased on 45 reviews
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.0

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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2.0
Hidden charges. Confusion among Kyak, Expedia, Thrifty, and Hertz, resulted in different rates, fees and charges that I had not approved. Horrible experience overall.Reviewed Sep 19 2024
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2.0
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.Reviewed Mar 28 2024
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4.4
Pros:Pick up has been painful. Drop off was cumbersome. Still awaiting my final receipts.Reviewed Nov 4 2020
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7.2
Pros:Straightforward process. Car feels cleanCons: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.Reviewed Oct 3 2020
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6.4
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.Reviewed Sep 29 2020
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9.2
Pros:Staff was very helpful and friendly at SJCCons:Car wasn't in spot marked on envelope. Had to look around for a few minutes to find it.Reviewed Aug 16 2020
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10.0
Pros:All aspects of this rental were wonderful. Typical pushy sales on upselling when you go to pickup, but that's expected and you can "nope" your way through it.Reviewed Jul 19 2020
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10.0
Pros:YesReviewed Jul 16 2020
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8.4
Cons:Customer serviceReviewed May 17 2020
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8.0
Pros:Drop-off was a breeze. The car was well-equipped and not as bare-bone as lower-priced rentals usually are.Cons:Long line for the pick-upReviewed Feb 18 2020
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3.2
Pros:The lady who was working around 12/23 9:30pm on the 7th floor on thrifty was very unfriendly. Seems like she was annoyed to every customer and can’t find any professionalism on her attitude.Cons:She could have smiled and tried to help the customer with proper attitude.Reviewed Dec 25 2019
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10.0
Cons:Please stop using air freshenerReviewed Dec 15 2019
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Where can I find Thrifty car rentals in San Jose?

Address

1659 Airport Blvd

Hours

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

Phone

+1 408 999 6561

Address

3076 Almaden Expwy

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 408 265 6050

Good to know

Most popular location

1659 Airport Blvd

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$53/day

Good deal

$45/day

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in San Jose

  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty in San Jose for $45 or less.
  • Standard rental cars from Thrifty in San Jose are around 74% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in San Jose

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty in San Jose?

    On average a rental car from Thrifty in San Jose costs $53 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in San Jose?

    Standard (Chevrolet Volt or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in San Jose.

  • How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in San Jose?

    Thrifty has 2 rental locations in San Jose. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: San Jose airport (SJC)?

    Yes

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Jose airport (SJC)?

    Yes