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Mini car
Mini
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Economy
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Compact car
Compact
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Intermediate car
Intermediate
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Standard car
Standard
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Full-size car
Full-size
M
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Luxury car
Luxury
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Minivan
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Passenger van
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SUV
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Commercial
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Reviews for Thrifty in San Jose

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 Rating7.2 GoodBased on 29 reviews
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.7

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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 2024 Sept 19
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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 2024 Mar 28
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4.4
Pros:Pick up has been painful. Drop off was cumbersome. Still awaiting my final receipts.Reviewed 2020 Nov 04
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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 2020 Oct 03
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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 2020 Sept 29
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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 2020 Aug 16
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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 2020 Jul 19
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10.0
Pros:YesReviewed 2020 Jul 16
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8.4
Cons:Customer serviceReviewed 2020 May 17
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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 2020 Feb 18
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Where can I find Thrifty car rentals in San Jose?

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

3076 Almaden Expwy

Hours

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30

Phone

+1 408 265 6050

Address

725 Ridder Park Drive#95

Hours

Monday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 408 437 6250

Address

1040 The Alameda
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Good to know

Most popular location

1659 Airport Blvd

Most popular car type

Compact

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in San Jose

  • Compact rental cars from Thrifty in San Jose are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in San Jose

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

    Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in San Jose.

  • How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in San Jose?

    Thrifty has 4 rental locations in San Jose. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: San Jose airport (SJC)?

    Yes

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

    Yes

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