Santa Clara car hire

Santa Clara is a city for on-road vehicles. With minimal traffic and many parking areas, you can rent nearly any car you need from car rentals in Santa Clara. If you’re here with your family, consider getting an SUV or a minivan, and if you’re here alone, a coupe or sedan will do just fine.

Once you pick your vehicle from car rentals in Santa Clara, be watchful of the speed limits stipulated in the city. The school zones areas are especially strict with speed limits of 25mph, while others may have as low as 15mph. Watch for posted speed signs or children crossing the streets. The default speed limit on highways is 55mph and 25mph in residential areas, while alleys, blind intersections, and railroad crossings are 15mph. Beyond that, you should decrease to 10mph when passing streetcars, trolleys, and buses. Be careful as there are live traffic cameras in various parts of the city.

In Santa Clara, you’ll find that there are parking meters all over the city. A majority of them run for 1h-2h, but you may be able to find one that runs for half an hour or one that goes as far as 4h. Parking meters charge between $1 and $2 per hour, depending on location. Be sure to read the posted signs at meters to understand how long you have. You’ll find free 2h parking at 70W, next to the West Wing.

Car hire companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Alamo, Europcar and Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Europcar and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in Santa Clara costs £47 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Santa Clara costs £34 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Santa Clara costs £99 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Santa Clara offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Santa Clara, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.