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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Average car rental length
5 days
Economy car rental price
$107.25 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
San Jose International Airport serves the third-largest city in California and the southern Bay Area as a whole. This includes most of Silicon Valley. Those seeking to visit tech companies such as Google or Apple for business or as a tourist are best served using San Jose International. In fact, the airport’s tagline is that it is Silicon Valley’s Airport
The airport’s official name is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airpot. Norman Mineta is a former plication that served in the administrations of George W. Bush and Bill Clinton after he was mayor of San Jose.
Top international routes
- Guadalajara
- Vancouver
- San Jose del Cabo
- London-Heathrow
- Tokyo
- Beijing
- Frankfurt
- Shanghai
Main airlines
Southwest is the largest airline serving San Jose International with about half of the airport’s total passenger volume.
Alaska Airlines is the second-largest airline at the airport. It provides service between San Jose and many cities in the Western United States, Hawaii, and cities in Mexico.
American Airlines provides service to Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix.
Delta flies to and from its hub in Atlanta in addition to a few other cities including New York City.
Jetblue provides transcontinental flights to and from New York and Boston in addition to flights to Long Beach.
Alaska Airlines is the second-largest airline at the airport. It provides service between San Jose and many cities in the Western United States, Hawaii, and cities in Mexico.
American Airlines provides service to Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix.
Delta flies to and from its hub in Atlanta in addition to a few other cities including New York City.
Jetblue provides transcontinental flights to and from New York and Boston in addition to flights to Long Beach.
Terminals
There are two terminals at San Jose International, Terminal A, and Terminal B.The international arrivals area is located in a separate area of Terminal A. It is possible to walk between the gates of the two terminals as they are connected airside.
Location
The airport is located just a few miles north of downtown San Jose which itself lies at the southern end of the Bay Area.
The airport is around 50 miles south of downtown San Francisco and roughly the same distance from Oakland. The airport is located around 350 miles from Los Angeles (slightly farther if you take the more scenic 101 as opposed to I-5).
The airport is around 50 miles south of downtown San Francisco and roughly the same distance from Oakland. The airport is located around 350 miles from Los Angeles (slightly farther if you take the more scenic 101 as opposed to I-5).
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $92 per day
- People Carriers / Vans - from $285 per day
- Premium cars - from $108 per day
- Small cars - from $84 per day
- SUVs - from $131 per day
Top car rental companies
- Alamo (Tel: 8443708303)
- National (Tel: +18443708304)
- Enterprise (Tel: +18338135264)
- Dollar (Tel: 8664342226)
- FOX (Tel: +14087092950)
- Alamo (Tel: +18443708303)
- Dollar (Tel: +18664342226)
- Thrifty (Tel: +18772830898)
- Europcar (Tel: +14087092950)
- Ace Rent a car (Tel: 4085737111 / 3172487251)
Car rental desks
The Rental Car Center at San Jose International is located across the street from Terminal B. If you arrive at Terminal B, you can walk across the street to the center. If you arrive at Terminal A, you can take the inter-terminal bus which stops in front of the rental car center.
Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, and National all have desks in the Rental Car Center. Renters renting a van from Airport Van Rental (through Ace) are provided shuttle service to the company’s location west of the airport (the ride takes about ten minutes).
Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, and National all have desks in the Rental Car Center. Renters renting a van from Airport Van Rental (through Ace) are provided shuttle service to the company’s location west of the airport (the ride takes about ten minutes).
Services and facilities
San Jose International has all of the services and facilities one would expect an international airport to have. Both terminals have numerous options for dining or having coffee. There are restaurants, bars, fast food, and cafes. There is also a wide range of shops and kiosks. The airport also provides passengers with free wifi in both terminals.
Terminal A, where the international arrivals area is, has a currency exchange. As usual, though, it is best to use an ATM or pay with your card as much as possible as your bank will almost always give you a better exchange rate than the airport exchanges.
Nearest gas station
The nearest gas station for those returning rental cars depends on which highway you are approaching and from which direction.
For those with Costco memberships, a Costco behind the airport is the best option even if it is not the closest station to the airport. Its prices are significantly lower than other stations in the area.
Those without a Costco membership coming from the north along the 101 are best served by a Chevron station on North 1st Street. From the station, you can head south along N. 1st Street to Skyport Drive from which entrance to the Rental Car Center is simple.
Those coming from I-280 or the 101 from the south, are best served by a Shell Station located just south of I-880 or a Phillips 66 located just north of I-880. Though the Phillips 66 station is located close to the airport, the side of the road it is on requires drivers to pass the Shell station too. Therefore, either is preferable.
If returning a van from Ace (serviced by Airport Van Rental), you have a choice of three stations. If you have a Costco membership, then the Costco right buy the rental office is not only the best choice based on price but also location.
If you do not have a Costco membership, then a Chevron station located just off of I-880 is the best station for filling up. It is only about a mile from the rental office. If coming from the north along the 101, then a Philips 66 on De La Cruz Blvd. is the best station.
For those with Costco memberships, a Costco behind the airport is the best option even if it is not the closest station to the airport. Its prices are significantly lower than other stations in the area.
Those without a Costco membership coming from the north along the 101 are best served by a Chevron station on North 1st Street. From the station, you can head south along N. 1st Street to Skyport Drive from which entrance to the Rental Car Center is simple.
Those coming from I-280 or the 101 from the south, are best served by a Shell Station located just south of I-880 or a Phillips 66 located just north of I-880. Though the Phillips 66 station is located close to the airport, the side of the road it is on requires drivers to pass the Shell station too. Therefore, either is preferable.
If returning a van from Ace (serviced by Airport Van Rental), you have a choice of three stations. If you have a Costco membership, then the Costco right buy the rental office is not only the best choice based on price but also location.
If you do not have a Costco membership, then a Chevron station located just off of I-880 is the best station for filling up. It is only about a mile from the rental office. If coming from the north along the 101, then a Philips 66 on De La Cruz Blvd. is the best station.
Popular one-way rentals
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Portland
Airport info
San Jose Airport (SJC)
- IATA: SJC
- ICAO: KSJC
- Airport name: San Jose Airport (SJC)
- Airport type: Public / Civil
- Airport Size: Large Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 19 m / 62 ft
- Runway Surface: Concrete / Grooved
- Passengers (per year): 12,480,232
- Distance from City: 2 miles / 3.2 km NW of town
- Airport Hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +1 408 501 7600
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When are car rental prices cheapest at San Jose Airport?
The cost of renting a car at San Jose Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at San Jose Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at San Jose Airport is March when prices for an Economy class start from $34.38. You can see that this is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting a car in May (when rental prices start at $67.65 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at San Jose Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 10 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length at San Jose Airport
Which is the busiest car rental month at San Jose Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at San Jose Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in February.
San Jose Airport Car Rental Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| FOX | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| FOX | Dodge Caravan | 4 | 4 | People Carriers / Vans |
| FOX | Nissan Versa | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| National | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| FOX | Ford Explorer 5+2 | 4 | SUVs | |
| FOX | Dodge Journey | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
Top 10 Suppliers for San Jose Airport in 2020
Alamo
8443708303
1659 AIRPORT BLVD STE 5,
National
+18443708304
1659 Airport Blvd Ste 8, San Jose, CA 95110
Enterprise
+18338135264
1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, CA 95110
Dollar
8664342226
1659 AIRPORT BLVD
Alamo
+18443708303
1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, CA 95110
Dollar
+18664342226
1659 Airport Blvd
Thrifty
+18772830898
1659 Airport Blvd
Europcar
+14087092950
1659 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
Ace Rent a car
4085737111 / 3172487251
312 Brokaw Road
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