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How can I pay for my rental car?
Payment for a rental car should preferably be made by credit card. It is possible to pay by debit card, however at the rental counter you will need a credit card issued to the main driver in order to secure the deposit for your rental car.
Who is allowed to drive the rental car and what are the conditions?
A rental car can be driven by a main driver, that is the person registered in the booking. Additional drivers may be added to the reservation at extra fee. The main and additional drivers are to present a valid driving license, which they have been in possession of for at least one year (please refer to the rental conditions), and a valid identity card/passport. Additionally, the main driver is to present a valid credit card issued in their name.
Do I have to pick up and return the car at any time? What happens if I am late for pick-up?
We recommend that you pick up the car at the agreed time as the availability of the car cannot be guaranteed in case of a delay. As a rule, local suppliers keep vehicles available up to 30 or 60 minutes after the agreed time. If a delay is inevitable, please contact the rental agency (you will find their contact details on the voucher).
What documents are required to pick up the vehicle?
When picking up the vehicle, the main driver is to present the following documents: the printed voucher, their identity card or passport; their driving's license and their valid credit card.
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One of the biggest cities in Silicon Valley, San Jose features a quirky blend of modern innovation and old-fashioned charm. Interesting museums, family-friendly attractions, and enticing nearby state parks make it a great vacation destination. Whether you're picking up a rental car in San Jose just to explore the city, or you're planning a great Californian road trip in your San Jose car hire, this is one town that demands attention.

What can I see in San Jose?

Pick up your cheap car rentals from San Jose Airport SJC and, as you head downtown, you'll be impressed by the modern skyscrapers where many big tech companies are based. To learn more about Silicon Valley, take your San Jose car rental to The Tech Interactive, a museum dedicated to modern technology. With an IMAX theater and family-friendly exhibits, this is a great place for any budding Bill Gates. Exhibits give visitors the chance to design their own robots, test prototypes, and learn about cutting-edge innovations.

Alternatively, head way back in time in your car hire in San Jose when you drive to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Here you'll find the largest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts in the western United States, with plenty to captivate both young and old visitors.

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Can't get enough technology companies? Self-guided Silicon Valley Tech Tours are becoming more and more popular. Use rental cars in San Jose to get around, visiting the Apple Headquarters, the Google Campus and more. Although most companies won't allow you to enter their offices, they often have spectacular campuses that you can explore from the outside.

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Nature near San Jose

When you rent a car in San Jose, you'll be able to visit some incredible parks nearby. The best may be the Henry W. Coe State Park, which sits in an area of the Diablo Range. The rugged terrain is home to a thriving wildlife community, including mountain lions, bobcats, and 170 species of birds. This wilderness park is ideal for hiking or mountain biking. Clear skies and green hillsides will make you feel like you're a million miles away from civilization - but in fact, you're just under an hour's drive from your cheap car rental in San Jose.

What can kids do in San Jose?

Apart from The Tech Interactive, there are some family-friendly attractions around the city. The wacky architecture and bizarre stories hidden in the Winchester Mystery House make it a popular destination for families. Its unusual design is sure to appeal to creative kids - and they will be intrigued to hear about the ghosts who are said to haunt this mansion. Use cheap car hire in San Jose to get there and take a tour of one of California's strangest buildings.

Another great spot for a day trip, made easily accessible by car rentals in San Jose, is the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. Amusement park rides and a modest collection of animals make this great fun. There's an education center, petting zoo, and a puppet theater. Best of all is the playground for kids built alongside a playground for lemurs.

Getting around San Jose

Low cost car hire in San Jose is easy to find and will allow you to discover all of Silicon Valley. HAPPYCAR offers you cheap car rentals in the United States, making your California vacation affordable and fun. Remember, if you plan to explore the nearby wilderness parks by road, you might want to choose a 4x4 as the best car rental in San Jose for your trip.

Which other cities can I visit from San Jose?

It will only take you an hour to get to San Francisco, a must-see in Northern California. If you'd like to try an epic western road trip, though, then you'll want to head south. San Diego is over 450 miles away, and you can stop in cities like Los Angeles along the way. Cheap car rentals from San Diego Airport SAN allow you to undertake this journey heading north, too.

When should I book my car?

At HAPPYCAR, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. In particular, check the dates of your planned trip. If there's a big conference happening in Silicon Valley at the time, you'll need to make your reservation early to ensure that you get the cheapest car hire in San Jose.

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