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Thrifty car rental prices at San Jose Airport

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$40/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$40/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$40/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$40/day
Ford Fusion car
Ford Fusion
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$41/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
$47/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$59/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$31/day
Chevrolet Bolt EUV car
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Buick Encore car
Buick Encore
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$43/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$44/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Reviews

Pros

" feels clean."(in 2339 reviews)
" was very helpful and friendly at SJC."(in 959 reviews)
"The was well-equipped and not as bare-bone as lower-priced rentals usually are"(in 2339 reviews)

Cons

" wasn't in spot marked on envelope."(in 2245 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

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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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Thrifty car rentals near San Jose Airport

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

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty at San Jose Airport

  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty at San Jose Airport for $45 or less
  • Book your rental car at San Jose Airport from Thrifty at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars from Thrifty at San Jose Airport are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty at San Jose Airport

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

    On average a rental car from Thrifty at San Jose Airport costs $56 per day.

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

    Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty at San Jose Airport.

  • Where can I find Thrifty car rentals at San Jose Airport?

    1659 Airport Blvd is the closest Thrifty rental location to San Jose Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 408 999 6561.

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

    Yes