Title: Car Rental San José - Expedia.ca [San José Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose.dx553248635974883034)[Hotels in San José](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels.d553248635974883034.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San José](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Jose.d553248635974883034.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San José](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Jose.d553248635974883034.Travel-Guide-Activities)[San José Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose.d553248635974883034.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_car.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # San José Car Rental ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in San José ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXCA-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car rentals - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save 10% or more on over 1 million car rentals - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers to unlock big savings ## Top Car Deals in San José \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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