Parking at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

Where to park at SJC

Parking at SJC is charged by entry time, with the first day billed in 30-minute increments and each new 24-hour period charged a full day. Reservations are available in Economy Lot 1, Hourly Lot 2, Daily Lot 4 and Hourly & Daily Lot 5. Reservations are not required, but they guarantee a space and speed up entry and exit.

• Economy Lot 1

  $19 per day, with the full daily rate accruing at the beginning of each 24-hour period. Free 24/7 shuttles to Terminals A and B run every 7 to 10 minutes.

• Hourly Lot 2 (Terminal A garage)

  $4 per 30 minutes for the first day, then $25 per day. It is about 15 minutes' walk to Terminal B, and it has EV charging.

• Premium Parking (Hourly Lot 2)

  $40 per day, by reservation only, launched July 23, 2026. Guaranteed covered parking less than a one-minute walk from Terminal A, with 24-hour lighting and regular patrols. The airport announced a $10 per day launch promo code, LOT2VIP, for a limited time.

• Hourly Lot 3 (Terminal B garage)

  $5 per 30 minutes for the first day, then $41 per day. It is about 15 minutes' walk to Terminal A.

• Daily Lot 4 and Hourly & Daily Lot 5

  $4 per 30 minutes for the first day, then $31 per day. Lot 5 has EV charging.

• Cell Phone Waiting Area

  Free.

• Economy Lot 1 is the cheapest daily option, with a shuttle every 7 to 10 minutes.
• Watch the entry time when you leave. A new day starts at the same time of day you entered, so leaving two hours late can add a full day.
• Reserve in advance for a discount, since no ADA discounts apply but reserved parking can be cheaper.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date. Use the parking cost calculator to compare options for your trip length.

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