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Car hire in Palo Alto, United States

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There are 10 car hire locations in Palo Alto. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Palo Alto

Hiring a car in Palo Alto: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAvis
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily price81 €
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Palo Alto

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Palo Alto will set you back around 81 € per day or 221 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Palo Alto is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Palo Alto are currently Avis and Budget.
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 Palo Alto is currently August.
On average, around 221 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Palo Alto is 182 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Palo Alto for a whole month is 1.067 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto.
Most places – Palo Alto 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 29 € per day. The average price per day is around 47 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Avis, Hertz and Fox - Rent A Car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Palo Alto.

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