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Suzuki Celerio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$8.82
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$8.96
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Suzuki Jimny
or similar Mini SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
3
$10.82
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$8.96
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Chevrolet Groove
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$11.17
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$12.30
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$17.21
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$24.59
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Downtown
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:40 on 17/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Alajuela (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Alajuela (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier in Alajuela (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
$17 per day
Average car rental length
12 days
Speed limit within town
25–50 km/h
or
16–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.62 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Alajuela (Downtown)
- San Jose Airport Areafrom $41.69 per day2.1 km / 1.3 miles away
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)from $11.67 per day2.5 km / 1.55 miles away
- Alajuela Hotel Deliveryfrom $39.46 per day2.6 km / 1.62 miles away
- Jaco Hotel Deliveryfrom $87.80 per day2.6 km / 1.62 miles away
- San Jose Hotel Deliveryfrom $40.96 per day2.6 km / 1.62 miles away
- Alajuela Rio Segundofrom $23.10 per day2.8 km / 1.74 miles away
- San Jose Belenfrom $26.87 per day6 km / 3.73 miles away
- San Jose-Hotel Ramada Herradurafrom $27.59 per day7.1 km / 4.41 miles away
- Tobias Bolaños International Airportfrom $27.59 per day10.5 km / 6.52 miles away
- Heredia (Downtown)from $24.76 per day10.8 km / 6.71 miles away
- San Jose San Rafael de Escazufrom $39.53 per day11.7 km / 7.27 miles away
- San Jose (Downtown)from $15.34 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
- San Jose La Urucafrom $34.87 per day13.4 km / 8.33 miles away
- San Jose Montserratfrom $27.03 per day14.3 km / 8.89 miles away
- San Jose Sabanafrom $40.93 per day15.2 km / 9.44 miles away
- San Jose San Pedrofrom $19.65 per day17 km / 10.56 miles away
- San Jose Plaza Viquezfrom $36.68 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- Curridabat Downtownfrom $11.55 per day22.4 km / 13.92 miles away
- Quesada (Downtown)from $19.65 per day41.8 km / 25.97 miles away
- Guapiles (Downtown)from $16.59 per day51.5 km / 32 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Flexways
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
When to book in Alajuela (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Alajuela (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Alajuela (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
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| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | ||
| Average price $16 | A good deal $14 | Cheapest supplier Flexways | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Alajuela (Downtown)
$17
$9
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$16
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Alajuela (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $15.62 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $15.62 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Alajuela (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Alajuela (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Alajuela (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Alajuela (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 12 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 12 days.
Average number of rental days in Alajuela (Downtown)
13
7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
12 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Flexways |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $13 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Flexways |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexways | Nissan Sentra | 4 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$17
Lowest daily price
$13
Total cars available
11
Top supplier in Alajuela (Downtown) in 2026
Flexways
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.6
$13–$35
per day
Centro de Comercio Internacional. Loca 81, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Monserrat, 20101, Costa Rica
+50621016579 / +5491152599877
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
06:00-22:00
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