Hertz
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $82/day
Car Rental in Gilroy
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 11rental companies
- from $68 per day
- 8.8 top rated · Alamo
- Free shuttle bus: 4 · In the terminal: 3
- Free cancellation: 10 of 11
- Debit card accepted: 2 of 11
- Alamo
- National
- Enterprise
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Avis
- +5
Car rental prices in Gilroy by car type
| Class | Typical cars | From / day |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | Chevrolet Spark | $82 |
| Compact | Nissan Versa | $84 |
| Intermediate | Toyota Corolla | $84 |
| Standard | Nissan Altima | $87 |
| Small SUV | Buick Encore | $89 |
| Medium SUV | Ford Edge, Ford Escape | $68 |
| Luxury | Chrysler 300 | $92 |
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Apr 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Hertz
Hertz
Nissan Versa
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Hertz
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Hertz
Nissan Altima
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/day
Hertz
Ford Escape
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $68/day
Hertz
Buick Encore
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/day
Hertz
Ford Edge
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $94/day
Hertz
Chrysler 300
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $92/day
Car rental companies in Gilroy
Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Apr 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Alamo
In the terminal
23 min wait
Credit card only
8.8
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $76/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.9
Pick-up process
8.8
Drop-off process
9.3
Included in the price
- Taxes
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Alamo in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd, Ste 5, San Jose, 95110, CA
8443708303
National
In the terminal
21 min wait
Credit card only
8.6
Excellent
500+ reviews
from $119/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
8.6
Drop-off process
9.1
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
National in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd, Ste 8, San Jose, 95110 1234, CA
8443708304
Enterprise
22 min wait
Credit card only
8.3
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $66/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
8.2
Drop-off process
8.8
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Office
Enterprise in Santa Cruz Downtown
919B Ocean St, Santa Cruz, 95060, CA
8314267799
Sixt
In the terminal
21 min wait
Credit card only
8.1
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $101/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Service at the rental desk
8.3
Pick-up process
7.9
Drop-off process
8.6
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Sixt in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, 95110-1234, CA
+1-8887498227
Hertz
18 min wait
Credit card only
7.3
Very good
2000+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.1
Cleanliness
7.7
Service at the rental desk
7.1
Pick-up process
6.8
Drop-off process
8.2
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Gilroy
6981 Cameron Blvd Suite B, Gilroy, Ca, 95020, CA
4088479179
Avis
Free shuttle bus
17 min wait
Credit card only
7.0
Good
5000+ reviews
from $143/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.7
Cleanliness
6.9
Service at the rental desk
6.9
Pick-up process
6.5
Drop-off process
8.1
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Glass and tire waiver
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Avis in San Jose South
1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, 95110, CA
408-993-2224
Fox
Free shuttle bus
17 min wait
Credit card only
7.0
Good
2000+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.6
Cleanliness
7.5
Service at the rental desk
6.9
Pick-up process
6.5
Drop-off process
7.6
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Office
Fox in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd. Ste. 6, San Jose Airport, CA 95110, CA
8558494205 / (408)709-2950
Budget
Free shuttle bus
Daily 06:00–23:59
14 min wait
Credit card only
6.8
Good
10000+ reviews
from $146/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.6
Cleanliness
6.9
Service at the rental desk
6.6
Pick-up process
6.0
Drop-off process
8.1
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Budget in San Jose Monticello/almaden
1659 Airport Boulevard, Ste 3 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, 95110, CA
408-286-7850
Dollar
16 min wait
Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good
5000+ reviews
from $76/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.2
Cleanliness
7.4
Service at the rental desk
6.4
Pick-up process
6.1
Drop-off process
7.7
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Dollar in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110
(408) 999-6561
Thrifty
15 min wait
Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good
5000+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.3
Cleanliness
7.4
Service at the rental desk
6.4
Pick-up process
6.1
Drop-off process
7.7
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Thrifty in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose Intl Airport, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110
(408) 999-6561
Payless
Free shuttle bus
17 min wait
Credit card only
6.6
Good
1000+ reviews
from $66/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.3
Cleanliness
6.8
Service at the rental desk
6.7
Pick-up process
5.9
Drop-off process
7.5
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Cancellation fee $130
Office
Payless in San Jose South
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, 95110, CA
408-724-4400
Rental conditions in Gilroy
Based on 11 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Apr 2026.
| Debit card | Accepted by 2 of 11 suppliers: Dollar and Thrifty. |
|---|---|
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 9 of 11 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at all 10 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one. |
| Transmission | All cars are automatic. |
| Electric and hybrid | Hyundai Ioniq 6, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric and Ford Mustang Mach-E, from $155 a day. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 10 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130. |
| Insurance included | Glass and tire waiver (1 supplier), Theft protection (TP) (1 supplier), Third-party liability (TPL) (1 supplier). |
| Extras | GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (1 supplier) |
| Special offers | Pre-registration available (4 suppliers) |
Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules
Near Gilroy
Airports & stations
Cities
- Hollister 22 km
- Salinas 37 km
- Santa Cruz 42 km
- Los Gatos 44 km
Pick-up points
- Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) 21 km
- Santa Cruz Downtown 41 km
- San Jose
- San Jose Monticello/almaden 43 km
- San Jose South 46 km
- Monterey Airport (MRY) 49 km
Car rental in Gilroy: what to expect
For a small car, Fox is the cheapest at about $48 a day and is rated 7.0 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.8 and costs about $77.
100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 10 suppliers that list a mileage policy. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
Car rental in Gilroy: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Gilroy?
Car rental in Gilroy starts from $68 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Apr 2026. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Gilroy?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Gilroy are:
- Hertz: rated 7.3/10 by 2000+ customers
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Gilroy?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Gilroy are:
- Hertz: about $83 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Gilroy?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.
Can I pick up a car in Gilroy and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Gilroy?
The minimum age to rent a car in Gilroy is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.
Can I rent a car in Gilroy with a debit card?
Rental companies in Gilroy typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Which car rental companies in Gilroy offer unlimited mileage?
Hertz includes unlimited mileage on all cars in Gilroy. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.
What fuel policy do rental companies use in Gilroy?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Gilroy are:
- Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.
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