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You will need to provide a valid driver's license and your credit card. If you are not renting the car from one of the international companies, then it is possible that other documentation may be required, such as an an international driver’s permit or passport. The exact list of requirements will depend on which company you rent with so ensure you check with the company before arriving. All renters are required to be at least 25 years of age and have held a driver's license for the last three years. Make sure to leave a copy of your driver’s license with the agent when you pick up the vehicle. You may need it if there is an issue in returning or picking up the car so have it on hand.
The SJC car rental center is equipped with a gift shop, restaurant and other conveniences. Other amenities at or near the center include an ATM machine and plenty of seating for those waiting to pick up passengers or dealing with their luggage upon arrival. Most companies at the center offer client-friendly services like complimentary car washes and guaranteed airport shuttle buses.
Some car rental companies offer free shuttle service from SJC. The most prominent of these is National Car Rental, which offers a free bus transfer between terminals for all their customers. Additionally, you can find a free shuttle service for Avis and Enterprise at Terminal C. However, this does not mean that these companies offer free shuttle service for all their customers. There may be a charge if you do not book in advance or have the Gold Plus membership with them.
On average a rental car at Mineta San Jose Airport costs C$ 70 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox (C$ 43/day) and Budget (C$ 49/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Mineta San Jose Airport are Alamo (8.6, 56 reviews), Fox (6.4, 240 reviews), and Budget (6.3, 71 reviews).
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Mineta San Jose Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Avis, Budget, and Dollar.
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Luxury
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
lillian, Sep 2023
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Compact SUV
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Tim, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Compact SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Minivan
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Carlos, Jan 2024
Premium SUV
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size SUV
6.0 Okay
Thomas, Apr 2021
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The car was clean and the price was very fair. However, see below...Cons:
I rented a certain class for not only the luxury comfort, but for the size. However, Dollar did not have the car I rented. They first tried to down grade me to a lower class, but larger car. I did not think this was fair so I did not agree. We went through the options and I explained, due to having two of my elder uncles with me and their need for a larger car, I needed something larger. Eventually a larger car was offered, but at a much higher rate. Again, I did not agree as a car in my category should have been available to me. Eventually I was offered another luxury vehicle (supposedly in the same class), but much smaller and the entire weekend we had difficulty getting my uncles in and out of it. Due to the inability to have a car ready for me in the class I rented I would have preferred the “upgrade” to an adequate car but the agent would not agree without additional payment to which I did not think was fair.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2020
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Staff very friendly and helpfulCons:
Should be more proactive in looking for damages during inspection10.0 Wonderful
Ernesto, Feb 2020
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Friendly service4.4 Mediocre
Christopher, Dec 2019
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I prepaid and Dollar upsold my poor mother. Never again will I use kayak for car rentals.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2019
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The whole experience was a breeze and was fastCons:
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2.0 Poor
Fabian, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
sharrin, Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jim, Aug 2022
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
4.4 Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2020
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Pick up has been painful. Drop off was cumbersome. Still awaiting my final receipts.7.2 Good
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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Straightforward process. Car feels cleanCons:
The hood of the car open but there was no indication of it on the car. Found out when it started moving on the freeway. This put my life in danger. Staff should have made sure that the hood was close and the car should have warned the driver that the hood is open.6.4 Okay
Mike, Sep 2020
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The staff were very friendly at pick up and drop off and the car was clean. It had a few scratches, but nothing too bad. Fuel economy was better than expected.Cons:
The price was significantly better than other companies for the same type of car and it would have rated a higher score on value for money if it were not for the fact that the car needed some TLC. The engine sounded rough under load (like it was knocking), it needed oil (which I added) and the convertible top had trouble locking properly when it was lowered. I noticed later that the key had a sticker on it that said "check engine", but it seems that was not done.9.2 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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Staff was very helpful and friendly at SJCCons:
Car wasn't in spot marked on envelope. Had to look around for a few minutes to find it.One location in San Jose Airport
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Anonymous, Sep 2024
Minivan
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Open-air all-terrain
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Standard SUV
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1659 Airport Blvd Ste 8
+1 844 370 8304
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Anonymous, Sep 2022
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1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5
+1 833 813 5264
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4.8 Mediocre
Sergio, Oct 2020
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We rented for a month an SUV in order to go from CA to FL. The internal electrical stopped working on our way there. When I called to alert the problem in California, they told me to go to the nearest airport enterprise location in FL. Here, their first answer was that I should take it to a Firestone store to get it checked. I called the nearest Firestone and they told me they couldn't touch the car being so new and low milage; it was the dealership's problem. I called enterprise again and they told me to take it to the nearest dealership. At the dealership they told me that they can't service a car brought in by the customer. With enough frustration built, and the original San Jose office shinning by their absence, I demanded a simple swap of the car but they made me call 4 different enterprise locations in FL looking for an SUV replacement. An assistant manager in Daytona finally managed to put us in a minivan, but all of this took 20 calls and 3 days of painful dodging by their representatives. I will definitely be dodging their service in their future. Not recommend.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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Staff was quick to help. Great car.Cons:
Nothing4.8 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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Friendly staff.Cons:
1. Someone picking up the phone (called two open locations, no answer, one said to leave a message). 2. Being given instructions for one-way drop off at airport at time of rental or at least posted in rental car drop off lot. I had to call Enterprise to find out what to do once I parked the car as there was no attendant (Medford, OR). 3. Receiving revised receipt. There "special" car was a huge, double-cab pick up truck. Basically, no trunk and this was an airport pick up. So, I upgraded to a Toyota Corolla. When I dropped off the car, I was told a receipt would automatically be emailed to me but I never received and had to contact customer report for a copy.5.6 Fair
Anonymous, Jan 2020
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Drop off was a nightmare. I dropped it off at another location as the original reservation was, but I was not registered in the system when I picked up the car. The manager and staff did not know what to do and couldn’t assist me. They could not get a hold of the original airport I rented from to finish my registration so they could close my account. I had to call enterprise customer service personally standing in the enterprise office to speak to customer service to help. I spent nearly 2 hours there just trying to drop off my car. Staff and manager were not helpful and did not apologize once.Cons:
The car was great and clean, no issues there. See above for why I am rating a poorly.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2019
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when we returned the rental we received 50% off of the rental for the inconvenience.Cons:
Had mechanical problems with the rental, took over 17 hours to have someone call us back to exchange the rental and when we tried to go into another Enterprise to exchange the rental no one help us but instead told us to go back to the original Enterprise, which was 50 miles away. It should have been handled in less then 1hour, not 17 hours later.10.0 Wonderful
Cynthia, Sep 2022
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1659 Airport Blvd
+1 408 938 6000
170 S. Market Street
+1 408 286 6201
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Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Josh, Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
NothingCons:
The website took me to San Jose, California when I asked for San Jose, Costa Rica without adequate warning that it changed the location. For that reason, my booking was incorrect. It was extremely difficult to cancel the reservation because none of the numbers worked from San Jose, Costa Rica. When I finally connected to somebody, she was able to cancel the reservation and reversed the charges. She booked another car for me in San Jose, Costa Rica and sent me a guaranteed price. When I went to pick up the car, this guaranteed price jumped up by $400!! This is totally unacceptable. I won't be using Hertz for any future car rentals.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Intermediate
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1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2
+1 408 993 2224
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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professional staff. very efficient checkin and return process. nice car in good shape and very clean. everything that I could ask for worked very well6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Passenger Van
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Morgan, Apr 2022
5.9 Fair
Alisher, Jul 2021
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1659 Airport Blvd
+1 408 724 4400
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
janet, Apr 2021
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Staff was excellent at pick up and drop offCons:
Had difficulty finding the actual registration desk. Confusing multiple floors/signing. Didn’t know Payless was also Avis.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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The staff was helpful. When I picked up the car, it had a half tank of gas. They told me to return it with the same amount, which I did. But when I got there, they charged me for the remainder for a full tank. I went to the desk and the agent there and guy who checked it out a few days before to me were very helpful and corrected it (refunded the difference).6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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Clean car, employees at counter very politeCons:
For starters I thought I was renting car with kayak not with other party that I never heard of it. On paper it says I got car at 5:36 but reality was that car was no ready and got it at 5:59p not a problem understandable even if it delay me am put me to more traffic time but for them is not ok for us to turn late, I got there at 8;07p and seems I was charge another. My point is we don’t get discount for pick up late but get fully charged for being late “very fair”2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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I can't cancel8.4 Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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The signs at the airport were poor. Luckily a security guard arrived and directed me to the 4th floor. I rented from Payless, a sign at their counter directed me to Budget and, in the end I got the car keys from Avis. Car was small, as ordered, so the comfort wasn't excellent, but as expected. The onboard computer and controls, in the Nissan Versa, are hard to understand and reset. I never trusted the distance-to-empty indicator/estimate and when driving almost 2,000 miles that is important. Had two cellphones connected, one for calls and one for audio. The incoming calls always kept going to voice mail after pausing the audio. Overall excellent, but quirky. Recommend2 locations in San Jose Airport
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765 Coleman Ave
1-408-573-7111
788 North King Road
+1 213 784 8585
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Anonymous, Jul 2020
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Good overall2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2020
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Incorrect pick up address and contact information, no one there to assistOne location in San Jose Airport
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Please Go To Fox Counter
+1 408 709 2950
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Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
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312 Brokaw Road
+1 408 212 7385
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561 West Hedding St.
+1 866 932 0060
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1659 Airport Blvd
+1 800 940 9332
1701 Airport Blvd
+1 800 940 9332
561 W Hedding Street
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312 Martin Avenue
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San Jose Airport Mineta International SJC
+1 408 709 2950
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1659 Airport Blvd Car Rental Center San Jose Ca
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1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA
+1 415 370 8478
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1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, Ca ,san Jose,ca,us
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San Jose Intl Arpt, 2300 Airport Blvd, Ste 120 -
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular agency | Thrifty |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | C$ 67/day |
Good deal | C$ 55/day |