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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 Hourly Lot 2 Premium Parking at $45 per day.
These are the rates the airport lists on this page; long-stay and pre-booked parking on the airport's website is usually cheaper.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (flysanjose.com) on 26 September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Lot 2 Premium Parking | Short-term | $45 | — | Premium Parking is available in Hourly Lot 2 for those who want the most convenient Terminal A parking. |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Area”
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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48 km · from $27/day - SMF · Sacramento
151 km · from $12/day - FAT · Fresno
206 km · from $12/day - RNO · Reno
303 km · from $16/day - BUR · Burbank
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Questions
How much is parking at SJC per day?
On https://www.flysanjose.com/faq?type=2 the airport lists $45/day at Hourly Lot 2 Premium Parking as its cheapest official daily rate. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a waiting (cell phone) lot at SJC?
The airport's parking page lists one: “Cell Phone Waiting Area”. It does not say whether waiting there is free, so check the signs when you arrive.
Can I book SJC parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (flysanjose.com) offers booking parking online in advance.