Car Rental San Jose Airport (SJC)

Parking in San Jose

• San Jose Airport parking there are a range of parking options available at San Jose Airport. You can find hourly, daily, and accessible parking at both terminal buildings as well as an economy parking lot.
• Market and San Pedro Garage (95113) has 1,393 spaces and is close to St James Park and San Pedro Square Market.
• St John Garage (95112) has 1,112 spaces and is handy for City Hall.
• City View Plaza (95113) with 1010 parking spots is near Plaza de Cesar Chavez.

Key roads in San Jose

San Jose is easily accessible from the rest of California by these three main highways.

• Interstate 280 (I-280) running north along the western side of San Francisco Bay, this 57-mile road connects the two cities.
• Interstate 880 (I-880) to head north out of the city take the I-880 towards Oakland.
• Route 101 stretching for 808 miles, Route 101 is the most scenic way to drive from the airport down to Los Angeles.

How to get from San Jose Airport to San Jose

San Jose is just 3.9 miles and a short ten-minute drive from San Jose Airport.

1. Head south-east on Airport Blvd.
2. Use the middle lane to turn slightly left to stay on Airport Blvd.
3. Merge onto CA-87, then take exit 6B for Julian St towards St James St.
4. Turn right onto N 4th St and finally take a left onto E Santa Clara St.

How to get from San Jose Airport to San Francisco 

The 46-mile route from SJC to San Francisco takes around 45 minutes. Head north on the US-101 to take in the stunning coastal views along San Francisco Bay. 

Best hotels in San Jose

Courtyard by Marriot San Jose Airport

111 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134

Based in North San Jose, the Courtyard is perfect for exploring some of the city’s most famous tech neighborhoods. The rooms are comfortable and modern with a fitness center and a swimming pool, with some of the city’s key attractions such as Great America and the Levi Stadium under ten minutes away.

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

82 Karina Court, San Jose, CA 95131

Located five minutes away from the airport terminal and ten minutes’ drive away from San Jose’s theme parks, Hyatt Place is in an ideal location for exploring the city with a family. The hotel is complete with an outdoor pool for relaxing and has an onsite fitness centre.

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110

Modern and contemporary the Double Tree Hilton boasts both an in-house sushi bar and steakhouse. All rooms have a polished décor, with a rooftop pool perfect for catching that California sunshine.

Best restaurants in San Jose

Il Fornaio San Jose

302 S  Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Head down to Il Fornaio for a real taste of Italian cuisine, and try the Baby Squid, lightly flavoured and deep fried to start, followed by the Mixed Salmon Grill with Calamari, Scallops and Prawns. With fresh pasta made every day this award-winning restaurant is well worth a visit.

Falafel’s Drive In

2301 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128

Loved by locals and tourists alike, Falafels Drive In is a San Jose institution. Delicious gyros, filled with fresh falafel, tasty humous, lemon juice and garlic oil await you at the takeout window. Be sure to add the extra jalapenos if you like it spicy.

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

1320 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129

Dine at the popular Zeni restaurant for an authentic Ethiopian-inspired culinary adventure. Sit on comfy floor cushions while you’re served lentils and finely chopped beef in a delicious mix of turmeric, garlic and ginger.

Best attractions in San Jose

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is home to some of the world’s largest and most developed technology companies. As soon as you land at San Jose Airport, you can head straight into Silicon Valley and explore the tech capital of the world.

Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay is a beautiful seaside location near San Jose and a great place to visit for a day trip. Explore the rugged coast off the Pacific Ocean and stroll along the boardwalk, before trying the cuisine at the local cafes and restaurants.

Have family fun at California’s Great America

4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Enjoy the thrills and spills of one of California’s favorite theme parks on a visit to California’s Great America. With eight different rollercoasters, family-friendly shows, and rides for smaller children, it’s the ultimate San Jose day out.