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Cheap car rentals at Mineta San Jose Airport
| Economy | ₪132/day |
| Compact | ₪130/day |
| Intermediate | ₪135/day |
| Standard | ₪132/day |
| Full-size | ₪138/day |
| Minivan | ₪220/day |
| Premium | ₪149/day |
| Luxury | ₪164/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪139/day |
| Standard SUV | ₪174/day |
Top tips for renting a car at Mineta San Jose Airport
- Car rental at San Jose Airport (SJC) is convenient compared to other options because the airport is located right in the heart of Silicon Valley. A car rental from this airport gives you the opportunity to drive around and explore Silicon Valley at your pace. You can park your car rental at San Jose Airport securely and conveniently, which is why San Jose Airport remains such an excellent choice of destination when considering renting a car for your vacation or business trip.
- The main car rental center at San Jose Airport is located on the lower level of Terminal A. From the arrivals hall, you can walk directly to the rental car center by going down the escalators. Alternatively, you can go to Terminal B or C for a few minutes and take the free shuttle bus service from there. The free bus service can be very handy if you are arriving at Terminal B or C.
- Once you are through and need to return your rental car as per the terms of the rental agreement, you can do so at any of the car return booths. These are located in the parking lot and in Terminal B and C. You can also return your car at any of the other Rental Car Centers located outside SJC property, but you will be charged a fee for this service and it is not recommended if you can avoid it.
- Beware that some car rental companies charge an advance reservation fee for booking your vehicle before your arrival at SJC. It is also possible to reserve a vehicle if you wish but there will be no upfront cost with this option. If reserving your vehicle in advance, you will have to find out the rental company's phone number and call them.
- Book your rental car at Mineta San Jose Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Mineta San Jose Airport
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at SJC?
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.
What amenities are available at San Jose Airport's car rental center?
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.
What car rental companies offer free shuttle service at JSC?
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.
What is the best rental car company at Mineta San Jose Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Mineta San Jose Airport are Alamo (8.5, 72 reviews), Thrifty (7.4, 58 reviews), and Budget (6.5, 72 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Mineta San Jose Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Mineta San Jose Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, and Sixt.
San Jose Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.5
Very good
404 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Check-in was easy and she/the agent was friendly.Cons:
Not a fan of NISSAN cars. Dash isn't intuitive and not the best car to drive. Found trash under the seat from a previous driver.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The staff was amazing.8.0 Very good
Sep 2020
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Vehicle fine. Check in process easyCons:
Explanation of car features as no vehicle manual supplied. Had no idea how to access gas tank4.4 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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The agent offered a upgrade for a fee for a jeep cherokee. I had an issue with my card and had to call them. I walked from the transaction to call the card provider and was assigned a Nissan Rogue. I have hated every Nissan I have driven and would never pay extra to drive one. It was past 9 pm and I still had to go home and load up before leaving on my 800 mile drive to be with my mom who's husband died the next morning. My back still hurts from the low quality nissan seating .Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
228 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.4
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4.8 Mediocre
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
Aug 2020
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Staff was quick to help. Great car.Cons:
Nothing4.8 Mediocre
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
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
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.2.0 Poor
Nov 2019
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The customer service number was friendly when they answered but I called after 12 midnight with no response which is a pretty bad idea in the customer Service world.Cons:
There was no one at the counter when I called and they said they would wait. Their hours are from 5-1200 my flight ran late I got there at 1202 and no one was there. I never got to rent a car, had to go with someone else and it was expensive and a terrible car. Made the trip very stressful they could have just told me when I called they were closed.Dollar
7.4
Good
222 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.5
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6.0 Okay
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
Feb 2020
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Staff very friendly and helpfulCons:
Should be more proactive in looking for damages during inspection10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Friendly service4.4 Mediocre
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
Nov 2019
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The whole experience was a breeze and was fastCons:
No complaints7.2 Good
Sep 2019
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Easy drop off.Cons:
Was expecting a lower rateThrifty
7.4
Good
211 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.0
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
4.4 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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Pick up has been painful. Drop off was cumbersome. Still awaiting my final receipts.7.2 Good
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
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
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.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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All aspects of this rental were wonderful. Typical pushy sales on upselling when you go to pickup, but that's expected and you can "nope" your way through it.Budget
6.5
Okay
175 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
6.0 Okay
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
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Staff member just left the station saying he wioo up or be back and never came back. The other agent had to take over both linesFox
6.2
Okay
573 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The car had not been cleaned. Also it had body damage that had not been fixed. The car was expensive, and they would not let me cancel my reservation. I will not use them again.Payless
6.2
Okay
220 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.6
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10.0 Wonderful
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
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
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
Oct 2020
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I can't cancel8.4 Very good
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. Recommend9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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The person that helped us was extremely helpful and friendly. She recognized it was my birthday on the day of pickup and greeted me. No issues at drop offCons:
Our pick up was scheduled for 9 and we came to the counter at 8:45, but no one was there. We waited until about 9:14 and decided to just go to the elevator to the lot since there was still no one there to help or no sign for instructionsSixt
7.6
Good
83 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Hertz
7.4
Good
63 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
6.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
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.9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Pick up was easy; car was clean and ran well.Cons:
I thought the overall cost was relatively high. It included a different drop off location, but still seemed high--$62/day for a small CRV.5.6 Fair
Mar 2017
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Pick up was terrible! The woman at the desk was helping a customer and socializing at the same time! She was even helping him w his itinerary. I stood in line for 20 minutes then she finally acknowledged me and told me to go to the kiosk to check in and get my car!!!!!! So rude!!! I will go back to Enterprise and pay a little more. Their service is so much better than Hertz.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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I know that all car rentals say (car model) "or similar", but Kayak misrepresented the size of the car in that class. Because of this, Hertz didn't have inventory to fill the reservation. I had to rent from another vendor to meet my needs and it cost more. Kayak, please get your act together.Avis
6.8
Okay
36 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
7.0
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10.0 Wonderful
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 well9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Staff was great, price was good4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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NothingCons:
I waited for over two hours to pickup my rental. When I finally got to the desk, all they had left was 12 person van.5.2 Fair
Jun 2019
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The wait time to get through this line was absurd given the limited number of people in line before me. In addition, certain fees were not disclosed at time of reservation resulting in charges higher than anticipated. Agent was also relentless on upselling optional services.6.0 Okay
Jan 2019
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Car had less than 1000 miles on it and has lots of exterior damage. Interior STUNK of cigarettes!!10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Quick and easy transactionNational
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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8.0 Very good
Mar 2017
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Helpful employees at pick up and drop off.Cons:
Rate was high, but I should have made the reservation earlier.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Ace
8.0
Very good
13 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2019
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It was an easy pick up and drop off.9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Everything was right on the money!!!2.0 Poor
Feb 2019
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I couldn't even get hold of them to pick me up and take me to the facility. So I had to find another car to rent.Cons:
Better guidance on how to contact them once I arrived at SJC7.6 Good
Jan 2019
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They need more people to attend costumers2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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When i booked this van online the contract stated unlimited milages. However, when i picked up the car at ACE, they had their local policy with 250 miles per day. It was a huge surprise to me6.8 Okay
Aug 2016
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Price, ease of bookingCons:
- Location - Car quality - the cars are very basic model with lacking any new features (like USB ports, bluetooth connections, leather seats etc).2 locations in San Jose Airport
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765 Coleman Ave
1-408-573-7111
788 North King Road
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Jul 2020
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Good overall2.0 Poor
May 2020
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Incorrect pick up address and contact information, no one there to assist4.8 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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The can was in good condition.Cons:
The offices were filthy, the line desperately long. I lined up for more than an hour to pick up the van. And no excuses were given by the staff.5.6 Fair
Jul 2018
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Lot of Van optionsCons:
Limited Mileage and long wait2.0 Poor
May 2018
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The rate appeared favorable for newer vehicle with unlimited mileage.Cons:
Did not rent from AVR when it turned out not to be unlimited mileage. My experience with Sixt was excellent.3.2 Poor
Apr 2018
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They did have availability of the van. Ran well.Cons:
wrong address was provided by Kayak. They gave us 15 seat passenger van with zero cargo space. They did not even tell us about this upfront. Also i had to wait 45 minutes at the rental space for them to finish cleaning up, and they changed the rental vehicle at the last minute. Van was not fully cleaned. The back seats were very dirty.One location in San Jose Airport
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1659 Airport Blvd
+1 800 940 9332
1701 Airport Blvd
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312 Martin Avenue
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1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA
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1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, Ca ,san Jose,ca,us
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