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Thrifty, San Jose International Airport Car Rental

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 31 reviews

San Jose, California, United States

8.4 / 10 Very good

Best Price Car Rentals at San Jose Airport(SJC)

Last updated on: November 6, 2025

Thrifty - San Jose International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

1659 AIRPORT BLVD,SAN JOSE,CA,95110,US

Telephone

4089996561 / (877) 283-0898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - San Jose International Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - San Jose International Airport car rental.

The Rental Car Center is located directly across from Terminal B. Terminal B passengers can walk across Airport Drive at the crosswalks from baggage claim to reach the Rental Car Center. Terminal A passengersmay take any Airport blue shuttle bus to or from the Rental Car Center.

Drop-off Instructions

Please follow the signs "Rental Car Return" when you enter the airport area.Then proceed to the parking lot of Thrifty.

Opening Hours

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Opening hours
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06:00 -23:59
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Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Driver's License in Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
USD 13/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
USD 16.99/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Tire chains rental
Tire chains rental
Prices and inventory depend on local stores.
USD 18/day

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada
A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 mi from San Jose Airport

6 mi from Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport

7.7 mi from Moffett Federal Airfield

Railway Stations

2.7 mi from CalTrain San Jose

2.7 mi from AmTrak

Hotels

6.1 mi from Holiday Inn Express San Jose-Central City

Other Landmarks

2.2 mi from J. Lohr Winery

3.1 mi from San Jose Civic Auditorium

5.5 mi from Oak Hill Funeral Home And Memorial Park

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 37.36494 -121.92262

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Location Images

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Thrifty-San Jose International Airport-34492-feeder_bus The Shuttle Bus
Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.4 / 10 Very good

  • Vehicle condition: 0.5
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.5
  • Spaciousness: 0.6
  • Counter staff: 0.6
  • Pick-up location: 0.7
  • Drop-off location: 0.7
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • J.hall

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Like: Nice clean car with an option of two colors. My first time driving a hybrid car. Wasn’t comfortable at first, but I took some extra time to review all the buttons, dials and mirrors. Overall, I felt it was a good car and easy to drive.
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  • Anonymous

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    All excellent!
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  • J.Tu

    San Jose

    4.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Took over an hour to get my vehicle from time of arrival, Bad rear tires and dirty car
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  • Ingrid Fox

    San Jose

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Ansel Blume

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Picking up the car was very convenient, and there were no hidden sales tactics.
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  • Adela Quiller

    San Jose

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Josephine Chaucer

    San Jose

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Molly Ann

    San Jose

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Beau Bentham

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    We got to the car rental office right after getting off the plane, it was extremely convenient. If you have a chance, I highly recommend this company.
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  • Sylvia Kelvin

    San Jose

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Elsie Agnes

    San Jose

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Short wait time. The rental company staff provided specific introductions to the services but also did a lot of upselling, including vehicle upgrades, insurance, and toll packages.
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  • Cleveland Simon

    San Jose

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Tony Barrett

    San Jose

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Overall, it's pretty good.
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  • Martina Beck

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Convenient and fast, because we bought full insurance, there's no need to inspect the car at pickup or drop-off.
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  • Phoenix Brown

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Satisfactory
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  • Vito Clare

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Excellent
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  • Bert Holt

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Successfully got the car
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  • Bernice Virginia

    San Jose

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Elijah Belloc

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Very satisfied!
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  • Viola Patience

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Very satisfied
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  • Bertram Nahum

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Good.
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  • Barbara Bird

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Good
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  • Gordon Russell

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Excellent!
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  • Ina Attlee

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Excellent.
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  • Stanford Garcia

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Very satisfied
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  • Arvin Ben

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Very satisfied.
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  • Everley Burke

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Satisfied
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  • Flora Bess

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Overall, very satisfied. However, during pickup, there was an Indian lady who replaced the previous staff, trying to sell road assistance insurance with a tough attitude. Not as good as the previous representative.
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  • Roy Daniell

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    As always, very satisfied.
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  • Allen Bertram

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Thrifty was much more efficient this time.
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  • Linda Nancy

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    I have always liked Thrifty; their service is efficient and enthusiastic.
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  • Lena Bryce

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Very satisfied.
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  • Paul Jerome

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    The operation process is very smooth.
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  • Leo MacPherson

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Very convenient and fast, I will rent again next time I come.
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  • Irma Houston

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    I only rated the store to boost its score so I could use specific coupons later. The service attitude at this store is extremely poor. I booked a C class car but was given a B class because I refused their upselling. Eventually, a Hertz staff kindly resolved the issue. QEEQ customer service was of no help at all.
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  • Cornell Warner

    San Jose

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Tab Halifax

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Simple and convenient, with good service attitude.
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  • Ben Emily

    San Jose

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Quite good, friendly for domestic driver's licenses.
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  • Sandy Madge

    San Jose

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    It's okay.
    Read More >

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What's the address of the rental location?

1659 AIRPORT BLVD,SAN JOSE,CA,95110,US

What is the Telephone Number?

4089996561/ (877) 283-0898

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - San Jose International Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - San Jose International Airport car rental.

The Rental Car Center is located directly across from Terminal B. Terminal B passengers can walk across Airport Drive at the crosswalks from baggage claim to reach the Rental Car Center. Terminal A passengersmay take any Airport blue shuttle bus to or from the Rental Car Center.

How to Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please follow the signs "Rental Car Return" when you enter the airport area.Then proceed to the parking lot of Thrifty.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original Driver's License in Roman Alphabet

    Original Driver's Licenses printed in Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver USD 13/day

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental USD 16.99/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Infant car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).

  • Child car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 91

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

  • Tire chains rental USD 18/day

    Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.4 mi from San Jose Airport

    6 mi from Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport

    7.7 mi from Moffett Federal Airfield

  • Railway Stations

    2.7 mi from CalTrain San Jose

    2.7 mi from AmTrak

  • Hotels

    6.1 mi from Holiday Inn Express San Jose-Central City

  • Other Landmarks

    2.2 mi from J. Lohr Winery

    3.1 mi from San Jose Civic Auditorium

    5.5 mi from Oak Hill Funeral Home And Memorial Park

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