Get your luggage, stroll out of San Jose Airport (SJI), and collect your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on where you’re venturing. If you’ll be spending a good deal of time driving in downtown San Jose, around 6 miles from the terminal, you’ll want something small. A compact car that’s fuel-efficient will be ideal for navigating those bustling city streets. But with a smorgasbord of things to see, like the splendid coral reefs of the region, you may want to make a few pit stops. A larger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make longer road trips a pleasure.