San Jose Airport (SJC) Parking Rates: Five Lots Compared
SJC daily rates span $19 in Economy Lot 1 to $41 in the Terminal B garage, with each day billed in full when it starts.
As of September 30, 2026
| Lot | Short stay | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot 1 (lot and garage) | None | $19 |
| Hourly Lot 2 (Terminal A garage) | $4 per 30 min, first day only | $25 |
| Hourly Lot 3 (Terminal B garage) | $5 per 30 min, first day only | $41 |
| Daily Lot 4 | $4 per 30 min, first day only | $31 |
| Hourly and Daily Lot 5 | $4 per 30 min, first day only | $31 |
| Stay | Economy Lot 1 | Terminal A garage (Lot 2) | Lot 4 and Lot 5 | Terminal B garage (Lot 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $57 (3 x $19) | $75 (3 x $25) | $93 (3 x $31) | $123 (3 x $41) |
| 7 days | $133 (7 x $19) | $175 (7 x $25) | $217 (7 x $31) | $287 (7 x $41) |
| 14 days | $266 (14 x $19) | $350 (14 x $25) | $434 (14 x $31) | $574 (14 x $41) |
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Where these numbers come from
San Jose has five lots, and the spread is wide. Economy Lot 1 costs $19 a day. The Terminal A garage is $25, Lots 4 and 5 are $31, and the Terminal B garage is $41. Airport wording stresses that the full daily rate is owed at the start of each 24-hour period, so one extra minute past a day triggers another full day.
That rule shapes planning. A 5-day trip costs 5 x $19 = $95 in Economy Lot 1 but 5 x $41 = $205 in the Terminal B garage. The 7-day figures are $133 and $287. Two weeks cost $266 and $574, so the premium garage costs $308 more. Even the Terminal A garage at $25 saves $16 a day against Terminal B, or $112 in a week.
Economy Lot 1 is at 2300 Airport Blvd, and buses run to both terminals every 7 to 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. It mixes covered garage spaces (8 ft 2 in clearance) with open surface parking that has no height limit. The lot is lit all night and patrolled, so a late return is workable. Extended stays past 30 days need a call to the parking office.
The short-stay rules apply to the day-one price only. At $4 per 30 minutes in Lot 2, the $25 daily rate is reached at 3 hours 7.5 minutes, so about 3.5 hours. In Lot 3 at $5 per 30 minutes, $41 needs 4.1 hours. Anyone who parks longer should ignore the half-hour rate and plan in whole days.
Silicon Valley parking is pricey compared with Sacramento, where a garage day is $21, and with Portland's $15 economy lot. See Sacramento, Oakland and Portland for comparison. The airport parking on-site vs off-site calculator lets you check whether a cheaper off-site lot or a ride makes sense for your trip.
One last budgeting tip: multiply before you choose. A traveler who assumes $25 a day for a 10-day trip and lands in Lot 5 pays 10 x $31 = $310, not $250. The Economy Lot 1 alternative costs 10 x $19 = $190, a saving of $120. The airport also runs a rewards program called SJC Park Perks, which offers points and offers on parking.
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Figures checked on September 30, 2026.
This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest parking at SJC?
Economy Lot 1 at $19 a day, with buses to both terminals every 7-10 minutes around the clock.
How is SJC parking billed after day one?
The full daily rate accrues at the start of each 24-hour period, so a late return adds a whole day.
How much is a week in the Terminal B garage?
At $41 a day, seven days cost 7 x $41 = $287.
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