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San Jose Airport (SJC) Car Rental

Welcome to the car rental San Jose Airport information page with information on San Jose Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local San Jose driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your San Jose Airport car rental options and search for the best available San Jose car rental rates in the search box below.

San Jose Airport Car Rental Advice & Driving Tips

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San Jose Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

Each terminal has a clearly marked Rental Car Shuttle bus stop at SJC San Jose International Airport. Rental Car Shuttles provide regular transportation for customers to and from the terminals and the Rental Car Center.

San Jose Airport Car Rental Companies

Alamo Avis Budget Dollar Enterprise Fox Hertz National Thrifty

San Jose Driving Information

Driving is on the right side of the road.

All San Jose Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

San Jose Driving Stress Level: 3/10

San Jose and the surrounding areas are fairly easy to drive in.

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Learn how to protect yourself when renting a car at San Jose Airport.

SJC San Jose Airport Car Rental Shuttle

Each terminal at San Jose Airport has a clearly marked Rental Car Shuttle bus stop. Rental Car Shuttles provide regular transportation for customers to and from the terminals and the Rental Car Centre.

Car Rental Shuttle Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, USD 1-2

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Last Updated: 10 Jul 2023

By Roberta Westwood

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