Book Thrifty car hires at San Jose Airport

Driver's age: 26-65
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Thrifty car hire prices at San Jose Airport

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$77/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
M
$49/day
Hyundai Elantra car
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
$50/day
Nissan Altima car
Nissan Altima
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$82/day
Ford Expedition car
Ford Expedition
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$158/day
Buick Regal car
Buick Regal
or similar Large
5
5
4-5
M
$87/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$100/day
Chevrolet Suburban car
Chevrolet Suburban
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$166/day
Chevrolet Bolt EUV car
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$64/day
Buick Encore car
Buick Encore
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$77/day
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Reviews

Overall rating7.1 GoodBased on 25 reviews
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.7

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 19 Sept 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 28 Mar 2024
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4.4
Pros:Pick up has been painful. Drop off was cumbersome. Still awaiting my final receipts.Reviewed 4 Nov 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 3 Oct 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 29 Sept 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 16 Aug 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 19 July 2020
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10.0
Pros:YesReviewed 16 July 2020
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8.4
Cons:Customer serviceReviewed 17 May 2020
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Thrifty car hires 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

Address

1000 Walsh Avenue

Hours

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

Phone

+1 408 450 6025

Address

725 Ridder Park Drive#95

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 408 437 6250

Address

1040 The Alameda

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

  • Book your hire car at San Jose Airport from Thrifty at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Premium hire cars from Thrifty at San Jose Airport are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty at San Jose Airport

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

    Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Thrifty at San Jose Airport.

  • Where can I find Thrifty hire cars at San Jose Airport?

    1659 Airport Blvd is the closest Thrifty hire car 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

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