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  • from $48 per day
  • 8.8 top rated · National

A rental car here costs $164 a day on average, about $1 149 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $176 a day. Europcar is the cheapest for a small car, about $45 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 7 · In the terminal: 3
  • Free cancellation: 11 of 12
  • Debit card accepted: 4 of 12
  • National
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • +6

Where to pick up in Milpitas

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
San Jose Airport · 7 km Airport 12 $46 18 min

Nearby, 11–48 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
San Jose South · 11 km City office 10 $49 19 min
Sunnyvale 815 E El Camino Real · 13 km City office 5 $40 16 min
San Jose Monticello/almaden · 15 km City office 1 $146 14 min
San Jose · 17 km City office 1 $52 24 min
Palo Alto Charlestown Meadow · 19 km City office 1 $94 17 min
Palo Alto El Camino Park · 23 km City office 1 $108 24 min
San Mateo East · 36 km City office 1 $144 18 min
Oakland Airport · 42 km Airport 9 $43 17 min
San Francisco Airport · 48 km Airport 11 $52 20 min

Car rental prices in Milpitas by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 11 $53 $114
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Ford Focus 12 $53 $107
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 12 $57 $129
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Dodge Challenger 11 $51 $114
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Dodge Charger 11 $49 $115
Small SUV Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore, Ford EcoSport 7 $48 $103
Medium SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Rav4, Jeep Compass 12 $61 $126
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition 11 $85 $175
SUV Ford Flex 2 $138
Minivan Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Quest 12 $136 $151
12-passenger van Ford E350, Ford Transit Passengervan, Ford ClubWagon 5 $157
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit 5 $162
Luxury Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300, Audi A4 8 $83 $117
Premium Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac XT6 10 $81 $142
Exotic Chevrolet Corvette 1 $1 017
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 10 $117 $208
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 9 $90 $117
Large truck Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado 4 $65

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Nissan Versa rental car in Milpitas Sixt

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Hyundai Accent rental car in Milpitas Payless

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Kia Soul rental car in Milpitas Payless

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Milpitas Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day
Ford Focus rental car in Milpitas Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $56/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Milpitas Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Milpitas Fox

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $59/day
Nissan Sentra rental car in Milpitas Fox

Nissan Sentra

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $60/day

Car rental companies in Milpitas

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

National

In the terminal Daily 06:00–23:00 24 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $84/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 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • 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 at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, Ste 8, San Jose, 95110 1234, CA
8443708304

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 06:00–23:00 22 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $48/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • 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 · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, Ste 5, San Jose, 95110, CA
8443708303

Enterprise

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–23:00 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $110/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

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

Enterprise at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, 95110, CA
4085909935

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–23:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.1 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, 95110-1234, CA
+18887498227

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit card only
7.9
Very good 250+ reviews
from $46/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at San Jose Airport
Please Go To Fox Counter 1659 Airport Blvd, Rental Center, San Jose, 95110, CA
1 408 7092950

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 00:00–00:30, 06:00–23:59 14 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $86/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.9 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • 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

Hertz at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, Ca, 95110, CA
4089386000

Fox

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
7.2
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.5 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 7.8

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Fox at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd. Ste. 6, San Jose Airport, CA 95110, CA
8558494205 / (408)709-2950

Avis

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–23:59 18 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $114/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd - Ste 2, San Jose, 95110, CA
408-993-2224

Budget

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–23:59 14 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 10000+ reviews
from $97/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 6.8 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Budget at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd - Ste 3, San Jose, 95110, CA
408-286-7850

Dollar

Daily 00:00–00:30, 06:00–23:59 15 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $59/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Free tank
  • 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 · Additional driver

Office

Dollar at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110
(408) 999-6561

Thrifty

Daily 00:00–00:30, 06:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Thrifty at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose Intl Airport, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110
(408) 999-6561

Payless

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–22:00 14 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 8.3

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless at San Jose Airport
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, 95110, CA
408-724-4400

Rental conditions in Milpitas

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $25 a day extra (Fox).
Debit card Accepted by 4 of 12 suppliers: Sixt, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 8 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 12 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (7 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier), Free tank (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, from $62 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 11 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (10 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (10 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (5 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
Free additional driver National, Alamo and Enterprise
Extras GPS (10 suppliers), Infant seat (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (3 suppliers), Special discount (3 suppliers)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Milpitas: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Hertz to 24 min at National.

For a small car, Europcar is the cheapest at about $45 a day and is rated 7.9 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.7 and costs about $87.

99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 12 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $25 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, France and South Korea. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Milpitas: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Milpitas?
Car rental in Milpitas starts from $48 per day, and the average price is $164 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $492 for a 3-day weekend and $1 149 for a week. 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.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Milpitas?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Milpitas over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $176 per day
  • Van: $184 per day
  • Convertible: $243 per day
  • Compact: $114 per day
  • Economy: $125 per day
  • Luxury: $163 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Milpitas?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Milpitas over the last 12 months:
  • Thrifty, average price $254 per day
  • Sixt, average price $100 per day
  • Budget, average price $125 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Milpitas?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Milpitas are:
  • Alamo: rated 8.8/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $179 per day
  • National: rated 8.8/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $156 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 8.5/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $183 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Milpitas?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Milpitas are:
  • Europcar: about $45 per day
  • Sixt: about $53 per day
  • Fox: about $66 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Milpitas?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo, National and Hertz
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Enterprise, Sixt and Europcar
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Milpitas 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. In Milpitas, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo and Hertz. 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 Milpitas?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Milpitas is 21, and some companies 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. Age rules for young drivers in Milpitas:
  • Fox: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Milpitas with a debit card?
Rental companies in Milpitas 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. Companies that accept debit cards in Milpitas: Sixt, Thrifty and Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Milpitas offer unlimited mileage?
10 rental companies in Milpitas include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Enterprise. Sixt and Avis offer it on some cars only. 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 Milpitas?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Milpitas 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. Offered by National, Sixt, Hertz, Fox and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Europcar.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Milpitas?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Milpitas include Dollar, National and Budget. The cheapest is Dollar, from $62 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Milpitas?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Milpitas National includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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