Airport Information
Norman Y. Mineta International Airport is located three miles (5km) from the hotel.

Airport Shuttle

• The Fairmont San Jose does not provide complimentary shuttle service.       
• VTA Airport Flyer makes frequent stops between San Jose International Airport and the Metro Station Light Rail Stop (North 1st Street and Metro Drive). For more information call the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) at (408) 321- 2300 or visit their website.

Limousine
Complete coordination of transportation needs is available through our Concierge staff at (408) 998-1900 extension 55. The Fairmont San Jose's preferred company is Virgin Limousine Service. For more information call (800) 421 - LIMO, visit their website or their Transportation Desk Located on Lobby level inside the hotel.

Taxi Service
Taxis to and from Norman Y. Mineta International Airport cost approximately $20 to $25 USD.

• Checker Cab: (408) 293 - 1199               
• Yellow Checker Cab: (408) 293 - 1234               
• United Taxicab: (408) 971 - 1111               
• National Cab: (408) 298 - 4374               
• Rainbow Cab: (408) 271 - 9900               
• USA Express Cab: (408) 441 - 6300

Rental Car
Hertz Rental car is located underneath The Fairmont San Jose's main building across from the Valet Parking desk. Phone: (408) 286 - 6201.

Following is a list of the car rental agencies located at San Jose International Airport:

• Alamo: (800) 327 - 9633               
• Avis: (800) 831- 2847               
• Budget: (800) 527 - 0700               
• Dollar: (800) 800 - 4000               
• Enterprise (800) 736 - 8222               
• Fox: (800) 225 - 4369               
• Hertz: (800) 654-3131               
• National: (800) 227 - 7368               
• Payless: (800) 729 - 5377               
• Thrifty: (800) 367 - 2277

Driving Directions

From the North on Highway 101 (San Francisco):

• Take HWY 101 south.            
• Exit De La Cruz .         
• Continue down De La Cruz until it becomes Colemane Avenue.         
• Coleman Avenue will turn into Market Street.        
• Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.       
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 280 (San Francisco):

• Take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit.           
• Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard).        
• Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street).        
• Take a left at the second signal (Market Street).        
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 880 (Oakland/Fremont/Hayward):

• Take the Downtown/First Street exit.            
• Make a left at the bottom of the off ramp.            
• Make a right on Julian Street.           
• Make a left on Market Street.            
• The Hotel is located between San Fernando St. and San Carlos St. Once you cross San Fernando St., you will need to circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.            
• The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street.

From the South on Highway 680 or Highway 280

• Take HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway). 
• Continue down Guadalupe ¼ mile to Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit. 
• Make a right on Santa Clara Street.  
• Take a right at the fifth signal (Market Street). 
• Continue on Market Street. 
• Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez. 
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the South on Highway 101 (Los Angeles):

• Take HWY 101 North to HWY 85 North. 
• Exit HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).  
• Continue down Guadalupe Parkway ¼ mile to the Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit.  
• Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Go five lights to Market Street and make a right. 
• Continue on Market Street for two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. 
• The hotel is located on 170 South Market Street.

From Norman Y. Mineta International Airport (SJC):

• When exiting the airport make a right onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South). 
• Continue down Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) to the Park Avenue Exit. 
• Make a left on Park Avenue and continue down 3 blocks. 
• Make a right turn on S. Market Street. 
• Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. 
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

Driving Directions To The 4th Street Summit Center

From The Fairmont San Jose:

• Exit the parking garage and turn right onto Market Street.  
• Make a right onto Santa Clara Street. 
• Make a right onto Fourth Street (one-way street). 
• Make a left into the parking garage structure. 
• The 4th Street Summit Center is located on 44 South 4th Street.

From 280 North and 280 South:

• Exit onto HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).  
• Exit Downtown / Santa Clara Street. 
• Make a right onto Santa Clara Street. 
• Make a right onto Fourth Street.  
• Make a left into the parking garage structure. 
• The 4th Street Summit Center is located on 44 South 4th Street.

Parking

• There is a parking garage located underneath the hotel, which is for The Fairmont San Jose guests and patrons.  
• Parking is on a space-available basis. 
• There is no self parking available.  
• The prices range from $5 USD for the first half-hour, $1.50 each additional twenty minutes with a maximum of $26 USD. 
• For overnight parking, there is a fee of $26 USD.  
• Overflow garages are located throughout the downtown area with close proximity to the Hotel.