I have a rental in San Jose reserved right now - full size (POJ something Impala-ish) for $15 a day... My 4 day rental is right at $100 including all the airport taxes and fees and such.
I thought about flying into SFO this time and getting a Silvercar. I did that about a year ago - just for fun right after they started renting at SF. It was a great experience and great to get a 'nice' car and all, but.... not cheap.
This time the cost for the Silvercar rental was about $400...
And the flights to SF were also more...
And I would be driving to Monterey (passing right by San Jose - twice)
And flying into SFO vs SJC (airport wise)...
I am going to San Jose and Dollar Rent a Car....