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SJC airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, California
The cheapest official option listed is Economy Lot 1 (Parking Lot & Garage) at $19 per day, and the most expensive listed is Hourly Lot 3 (Terminal B Garage) at $41 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (flysanjose.com [1] [2]) on 06 November 2026 and checked against it. Rates change and can differ online and at the gate — confirm there before you park.
Official parking options at SJC
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot 1 (Parking Lot & Garage) | Economy | $19 | — | 2300 Airport Blvd., San José, CA 95110 |
| Hourly Lot 2 (Terminal A Garage) | Garage | $25 | Rates $4/30 Minutes (first day only) $25/Day | 15 mins. to Terminal B |
| Daily Lot 4 | Long-term | $31 | Rates $4/30 Minutes (first day only) $31/Day | |
| Hourly & Daily Lot 5 | Long-term | $31 | Rates $4/30 Minutes (first day only) $31/Day | |
| Hourly Lot 3 (Terminal B Garage) | Garage | $41 | Rates $5/30 Minutes (first day only) $41/Day | 15 mins. to Terminal A |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Area: Located at: 2470 Airport Blvd. Rate: Free”
Booking ahead: the airport's website (flysanjose.com) offers booking parking online in advance.
How to pay less
- Economy and long-term lots are usually the cheapest official option; garages next to the terminals cost more for the convenience.
- For long trips, compare the total with a taxi or ride-share both ways, and with private off-airport lots — check their shuttle times before you book.
- If you only need to pick someone up, a waiting (cell phone) lot is usually free; drivers wait there until the passenger is at the kerb.
Other airports near San Jose
- OAK · Oakland
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151 km · from $12/day - FAT · Fresno
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303 km · from $16/day - BUR · Burbank
476 km · from $24/day
Questions
How much is parking at SJC per day?
On https://www.flysanjose.com/faq?type=2 the airport lists $19/day at Economy Lot 1 (Parking Lot & Garage) as its cheapest official daily rate; Hourly Lot 3 (Terminal B Garage) is $41 per day. Checked 06 November 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at SJC?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Area: Located at: 2470 Airport Blvd. Rate: Free”
Can I book SJC parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (flysanjose.com) offers booking parking online in advance.