Car Hire San Jose

Car Rental in San Jose

San Jose is a historic city in the state of California in the USA. The first city incorporated in California and its former capital, present-day San Jose is full of history and culture, which can be explored in its many museums and monuments.

Be sure to pay a visit to the charming city centre of years past in San Jose?s Downtown Historic District. The area?s buildings feature a diverse range of architectural styles, including some Neoclassical and Spanish Colonial Revival works. The block known as ?El Paseo,? is a popular shopping destination, and there are a number of fine restaurants in the area as well. Tour the Downtown Historic District and the rest of beautiful San Jose in comfort and convenience with a discount car hire from Auto Europe. Auto Europe offers San Jose rental car pick up locations and a large car hire fleet for you to choose from.

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The Overfelt Gardens are a beautiful stretch of parkland, only a ten-minute drive east of San Jose. The park?s grounds were donated by the daughter of one of the city?s pioneering agricultural families, and Overfelt Gardens have since become one of San Jose?s most beloved nature areas.

The park is made up of a number of winding paths that meander around its three lakes and many beds of gorgeous native flowers. Its ?fragrance garden,? features a variety of sweet smelling aromatic plants, and there are a number of picnic areas in the park as well. The southeast section of the Overfelt Gardens has a remarkable Chinese Cultural Garden.

The Overfelt Gardens are just one of the many places to see in San Jose, and Auto Europe can provide you with a discount car hire to help you make the most of your time in the city. Our outstanding customer service and dependable fleet make Auto Europe an easy choice, and with the guaranteed lowest rates on San Jose car rentals, you know you?ll be getting a fair deal.

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While in San Jose take a day trip up the coast to San Francisco. The city on the bay is just 77kilometre up the coast from San Jose, an hour?s drive along scenic Highway 101. The highway, also known as ?El Camino Real? (the Royal Road), spans the enitre west coast, and in California it retraces the old trail used by Spanish missionaries.

San Francisco is full of wonderful food, fascinating history, and a vibrant contemporary culture. San Francisco?s Chinatown is the oldest such neighborhood in the United States, and offers a truly unique experience. Chinatown offers interesting shops and delicious Asian food, especially for weekend Dim Sum brunch. The infamous island prison Alcatraz is now a national park, and offers a riveting audio tour. San Francisco and the rest of the bay area offer endless activities and sights to see, and Auto Europe can provide you with a discount car hire to make the short drive north. You can book a car hire in San Jose online, or review our San Jose car rental FAQ. For more information about Auto Europe car hire and our discount prices, please use our online form to contact us.