San Jose is known as the most populated city in the San Francisco bay area. It also forms the heart of Silicone Valley and is home to some of the biggest technology companies on the world.
If you are visiting this city by air, you will more than likely enter via the San Jose Airport, formally named the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport. The San Jose airport is serviced by all the major airlines although it is not as busy as the nearby San Francisco Airport. The other airport in the area that can be used is the Oakland International Airport. Both San Francisco and Oakland is far busier than the San Jose Airport.
When arriving at the San Jose Airport you fill find many convenient ways of ground transport to get to and from your destination. One of the most popular ways, especially for tourists, is to make use of a car rental service. You can choose from such companies as Hertz, budget, and Alamo. They offer superb car rental services to San Jose airport. The city is pretty big and if you are staying in a central hotel the tourist sites and attractions can be a long walk away.
The San Jose Airport also offers the normal shuttle and bus services to get into San Jose. The Valley Transport Authority (VTA) have a free commuter service called the VTA Route 10 Airport Flyer which will take passengers to the Santa Clara Station or the Metro/ Airport Light Station. It is also easy to get a taxi or arrange for a chauffeured car or shuttle service once you have arrived. Car rental is the over all best option for trasport in and around San Jose, so make sure you book in advance to avoid dissapointment. Cheap car rental at San Jose airport deals are going fast so check here now to see what is available.