SJC Airport Parking: Live Availability, Rates & Which Lot to Pick
Live lot status from San José Mineta International Airport's own parking system, updated every 15 minutes, plus every lot's price and how you get to the terminal.
Is SJC parking full right now?
1 of 5 lots filling up · updated
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Hourly Lot 3$41/day 92% full · 30 left
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Economy Lot 1$19/day 60% full · 1,000 left
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Hourly Lot 2 garage$25/day 51% full · 896 left
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Daily Lot 4$31/day 62% full · 275 left
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Hourly & Daily Lot 5$31/day 73% full · 241 left
From SJC's own parking system, refreshed every 15 minutes. Availability changes quickly; check signs on arrival.
Which SJC lot should I pick?
How much does parking cost at SJC?
Drive-up daily maximum at each official lot.
| Lot | Per day | To the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot 1 | $19 | Shuttle every 10 min |
| Hourly Lot 2 covered | $25 | Walk |
| Daily Lot 4 | $31 | Walk, ~10 min |
| Hourly & Daily Lot 5 | $31 | Walk, ~10 min |
| Hourly Lot 3 covered | $41 | Walk |
| Premium Parking covered | see airport site | Walk |
Checked Sep 29, 2026 · flysanjose.com. Rates change; the airport's site is authoritative.
Do I need to reserve parking at SJC?
You don't have to. You can book ahead at Economy Lot 1, Hourly Lot 2, Premium Parking, Daily Lot 4 on the airport's site ↗. Booking ahead is worth it for holiday weeks, when lots near the terminal fill first.
Cheaper parking near SJC
- Spring Park SJC 0.9 mi from $6.95/day
- Joy Park Fly (SJC) 1.3 mi from $6.99/day
- Sonesta Select San Jose (hotel parking) 1 mi from $5.99/day
- San Jose Parking - Self Park 1.8 mi from $6.99/day
- Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport Lot 1.2 mi from $4.49/day
Private operators, not affiliated with SJC. "From" prices as listed when checked Sep 29, 2026; not live.
SJC parking tips
Picking someone up?
Cell Phone Waiting Area at 2470 Airport Blvd. Free, open 24 hours, 30-minute max wait, no commercial vehicles, stay with the vehicle (unattended cars are ticketed and towed). ADA-accessible portable restroom.
Good to know
- Published rates: Economy Lot 1 $19/day; Hourly Lot 2 $4/30 min and $25/day; Hourly Lot 3 $5/30 min and $41/day; Daily Lot 4 and Hourly & Daily Lot 5 $4/30 min and $31/day; Cell Phone Waiting Area free (flysanjose.com/faq?type=2)
- Reservations are available for Economy Lot 1, Hourly Lot 2, Daily Lot 4 and Hourly & Daily Lot 5, and are described as discounted. Reservations are not required, except for Premium Parking in Lot 2 (flysanjose.com/faq?type=2)
- Reservations must be booked at least 2 hours ahead, can be booked up to 180 days out, run in 24-hour increments, and can last up to 30 days. There is no booking fee (flysanjose.com/faq?type=2)
- Reservations can be cancelled for a full refund up to the reservation start time (flysanjose.com/faq?type=2)
- When a lot is full, only drivers with existing reservations are allowed in (flysanjose.com/faq?type=2)
When should I leave for SJC?
Parking adds time: a shuttle lot can add 15–30 minutes before you reach security. Enter your flight and we'll time your departure with live traffic and today's TSA waits.
SJC parking FAQ
How much does parking cost at SJC per day?
From $19 per day at Economy Lot 1 to $41 at Hourly Lot 3, as drive-up daily maximums (checked Sep 29, 2026).
What is the cheapest parking at SJC?
On airport, Economy Lot 1 at $19 per day (shuttle every 10 min to the terminal). Off airport, Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport Lot lists rates from $4.49 per day.
Is 3 days considered long-term parking at SJC?
There's no official cutoff, but price makes the call: for 3 days Hourly Lot 2 costs about $75 and Economy Lot 1 about $57. The longer the trip, the more the cheaper lot saves.
Can I park at SJC without a reservation?
Yes. Drive-up parking is available; reservations are optional at Economy Lot 1, Hourly Lot 2, Premium Parking.
How do I get from Economy Lot 1 to the terminal?
Shuttle every 10 min.
Is SJC parking full right now?
1 of 5 lots filling up, per SJC's own parking system. This page updates every 15 minutes.
Is there a cell phone lot at SJC?
Cell Phone Waiting Area at 2470 Airport Blvd. Free, open 24 hours, 30-minute max wait, no commercial vehicles, stay with the vehicle (unattended cars are ticketed and towed). ADA-accessible portable restroom.