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Car hire in São José, Brazil

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There are 3 car hire locations in São José. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in São José

Hiring a car in São José: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyMovida
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR$ 164
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in São José

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in São José that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in São José for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in São José avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in São José, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred São José car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in São José will set you back around R$ 164 per day or R$ 800 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in São José is a mini pickup. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire company in São José is currently Unidas, followed by Movida.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in São José is currently September.
On average, around R$ 800. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in São José is R$ 800.
If you're looking for freedom to explore São José, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in São José that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of São José.
Most places – São José included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R$ 154 per day. The average price per day is around R$ 164.
Other travellers rated Movida as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in São José.

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