San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) Car Rental

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

Location Details

1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5
San Jose, CA, US, 95110

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After-Hours Returns Available

Renting a Car at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

This branch is located at the Rental Car Center at San Jose Airport.
It can be reached via a shuttle for customers coming in to terminal A. It runs
every 10 minutes from 7 am-10 pm and every 20 minutes from 10 pm-midnight.
Terminal B is located right across the street from the facility. With a
centrally located airport and car rental facility, you’re never too far from
any business in town or access to a highway out of town.

Driving to Monterey/Carmel-by-the-Sea

Take US Hwy-101 or California State Hwy-17 to California State Hwy-1 (aka the Pacific Coast Highway) and head south to get to Monterey or Carmel-By-The-Sea. 

Drive Times to Nearby Destinations

- Cupertino – approx. 30 mins.
- Palo Alto – approx. 45 mins.
- Downtown San Jose – approx. 10 mins.

Rental Policies

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) Car Rental FAQs

The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driver's license with a photo
  • A photo ID (For example: a driver’s license or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you’re renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the license is written in a language or characters different to those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel Policy at Non-Airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of gas is not guaranteed.

Fuel Policy at Airport Car Rental Locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel -- Pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • Pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of gas minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Prepaid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.

For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.