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Pick-up location | Mountain View |
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Car types | Compact, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 6 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Avis, Budget |
Compact | C$ 80/day |
Intermediate | C$ 81/day |
Supplier choice | C$ 84/day |
Intermediate SUV | C$ 96/day |
Standard SUV | C$ 115/day |
Convertibles make great car rentals in Mountain View because the weather tends to be mild year-round and the views are spectacular. You won’t be disappointed going for a drive along the scenic coast or through the magnificent mountains in a sporty vehicle with the top down. Another option that many travelers on a budget appreciate is a fuel-efficient sedan, especially if you’re planning some day trips outside of the city.
The speed limit for the two major highways running through the city—Hwy 101 and CA-85—is 65mph. Other highways in the city have maximum speeds of 45mph to 55mph. Local primary arteries have speed limits of 35mph, while local roads in residential and business districts limit their speeds to 25mph.
For car rentals in Mountain View, there is plenty of free parking throughout the city, including in the downtown area where you’ll find on-street parking in addition to nine off-street lots and two garages. Visitors should note that there is a 2h time limit for most downtown parking on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. Shopping areas and entertainment venues (such as the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts) generally have their own free parking areas available for patrons.
The average gas price in Mountain View is C$ 5.39 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 65 and C$ 86, depending on the car size.
Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Mountain View.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Luxury car rental in Mountain View costs C$ 111 per day, on average.
4 locations in Mountain View
Locations in Mountain View
1901 El Camino Real
+1 650 623 0179
690 San Antonio Road
+1 650 493 0232
816 San Antonio Rd
+1 650 739 0370
Ames Research Ctr
+1 650 623 0179
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
The rental cars office closes at 12pm. We booked a rental at 12pm, but no one told us we have to be there exactly on time or earlier. We got to the rental station a bit after 12. Everything was closed, we had to get a rental somewhere else for a ridiculous expensive last minute price. You should tell püeople that the rental car station in Los Altos closes at 12pm6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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I needed to clean the windshield but there was no washing fluid in the tank. Next time I will check. I wasn’t told the office is closed on Saturday and since there were two notes in the window, one saying Open 9 -12 the other one Closed Saturday and Sunday I wasted half hour waiting9.6 Wonderful
Oct. 2020
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Staff was friendly and helpful5.2 Fair
Oct. 2020
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Staff at Hertz Palo Alto were quite unhelpful. Among other things, they failed to provide minimum docs needed for drop-off.6.8 Okay
Sep. 2020
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The priceCons:
I spoke to Hertz at 8am and 1pm to confirm my reservation and let them know I would be picking the car up close to 5pm, and a guy called me at 3pm to tell me they do not have a car for me. I was irate. He was very easy going and basically said 'sorry, my hands are tied and there is nothing we can do.' I made this reservation a week in advance, and paid in advance to be sure I would have a car. This was unacceptable. I eventually was put in touch with the manager at this location and he found me a vehicle (mid size SUV, not full size) that I was able to pick-up at 5pm. Mani was helpful and he did find a vehicle, but this should not have happened. Mani said that he asked the 3rd party rep to shut-off reservations a week in advance because they were not going to have enough cars. They had 70 reservations and only 40 cars available. That's 30 people who had their days ruined due to the overbooking10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Daniel was awesome. I didn’t realize this location closed early. When he going out I was going to be late he waited for me. The entire team at this location is 5 stars. They also found a larger and better car for. Will definitely rent again. Thanks again for an exceptional service.2 locations in Mountain View
Locations in Mountain View
2452 Old Middlefield Way
+1 650 969 2968
4230 El Camino Real
+1 650 493 8888
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2023
8.4 Very good
Sep. 2016
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We arrived after the Business had closed down (5 to 10 minutes) and the manager reopened the business to facilitate our rental.8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
One location in Mountain View
Locations in Mountain View
2452 Old Middlefield Way
+1 650 969 3730
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7.2 Good
Dec. 2016
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the car was a great size for our trip to the snow.Cons:
there was not owner's manual in the glove box, and the tires were a little on the low side.2.0 Poor
Sep. 2016
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I booked a car on Kayak for my trip to San Jose, not knowing that Mountain View is far from the airport.Cons:
There is no shuttle, or ride offered, from the San Jose Airport to the Budget Office in MV. When I called them they were unfriendly and unhelpful.8.0 Very good
Jun. 2022
One location in Mountain View
Locations in Mountain View
800 West El Camino Real
+1 888 749 8227
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2 locations in Mountain View
Locations in Mountain View
814 San Antonio Rd
+1 650 843 4990
891 E El Camino Real
+1 650 967 6800
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
9.6 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
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Not having to go to another store because the car they were suppose to have Waiting for me at their store Was not available10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Pick-up & drop-off were perfect! The site manager easily adjusted my pick-up time to match emerging changes in my travel plans.....and when one of our group developed a medical emergency which cancelled our trip outright, management re-did our One Way drop-off Weekly rate to become a 2 Day Local contract with no issues. The car was perfect and our travel would have been perfect as a result!10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2017
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Fantastic service & great car & people2.0 Poor
Jan. 2017
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not getting a car at all when I showed up to the rental on the day of because THEY WERE CLOSED, and then not receiving any discount in having to book another car myself within the hour of this happening. Absolutely horrible experience. Customer service not helpful at all.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2017
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From check-in, pick-up, and a personal drop off at our departure gate, the customer service was spectacular. I would definitely recommend this company.Cons:
The rental car was a Jeep SUV and it was a horribly uncomfortable gas guzzler. I would definitely not recommend this car.Most popular car type | Luxury |
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