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SIXT Car Rental in San Jose, CA
San Jose is the heart of California’s Silicon Valley in the Bay Area. This American technology hub boasts 19th-century history and architecture among the corporate headquarters of modern tech giants. As Cali’s the third-largest city, a * rental car in San Jose is essential.*
At SIXT, you’ll find a fleet of premium vehicles to suit your every need. San Jose’s Mediterranean climate allows for a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Feel like a local as you cruise the sights in a premium vehicle from SIXT.
Driving Tips for San Jose
The Bay Area is known as a center of industry, which is reflected in its traffic. Familiarize yourself with local features for a successful rental experience.
- Tolls: The Bay Area is home to many tolls on its eight bridges. The area also features tolled express lanes on major highways. Simplify your drive with SIXT’s prepaid tolling option.
- Share the road: Always watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Look when turning and watch for pedestrians who may be crossing or bike lanes that run parallel to traffic.
- Modifications: SIXT makes it easy to change your drop-off location or extend your reservation. See the SIXT help center for additional info.
- Obey the speed limit: Areas like San Jose's central business district have speed limits of 20mph for the safety of pedestrians. Speed limits in San Jose are generally 25mph on streets and 65mph on highways.
Best places to visit in and around San Jose
San Jose’s name denotes its Spanish heritage, and its restored downtown offers a wealth of 19th-century architecture. Rent a car in San Jose, and you can see all of San Jose’s best sights as well as the rest of the Bay Area.
- Santa Cruz: Under an hour’s drive from San Jose, Santa Cruz offers a surfing history museum and rocky coastlines, while the Santa Cruz Wharf offers ocean views and an amusement park.
- Big Sur: A two-hour drive from San Jose, Big Sur’s dramatic cliffs give way to blue-green water. Watch for whales and seals at the Big Sur coast, or explore the redwood-filled state parks nearby.
- Napa: California is known for its wine-producing regions throughout the state. World-famous Napa is only a 1.5-hour drive from San Jose, where fine dining and inns celebrate the fruits of the countryside.
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Good to know when renting in San Jose, CA
It is possible to rent a car at some branches with a debit card and 2 forms of government-issued ID. Please check with the pickup location before booking. All branches accept major credit cards.
Stay connected wherever you go by adding SIXT Connect to your rental. This gives you Wi-Fi service for up to 5 devices. SIXT Connect Plus includes 60 minutes of phone calls in the US or abroad.
The minimum age to rent a car from SIXT in the US is 21, and an underage driver fee is charged for those under 25. Some specialty car categories and larger vehicles require renters to be 25.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
