Car Rental in San Jose (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Mini
Chevrolet Beat
or similar
$20.46
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Celerio
or similar
$29.03
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact SUV
Hyundai Venue
or similar
$31.57
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Geely GX3
or similar
$36.41
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$44.50
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$45.14
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Special SUV
Toyota Rush
or similar
$54.34
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa Sedan
or similar
$70.34
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:35 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
Spanish,
English,
Creole
English,
Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
$41.47 / per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
25 - 50 km/h
16 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 km/h
37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.58 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.02 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.33 per liter
Top 4 Locations near San Jose (Downtown)
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Car Rental in San Jose San Pedro from $48.91 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Car Rental at San Jose Airport from $20.46 per day11.4 km / 7.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Quepos La Managua Airport from $40.71 per day56.6 km / 35.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Liberia Airport from $20.46 per day172.1 km / 106.9 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in San Jose (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in San Jose (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in San Jose (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $27.77 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $94.70 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in San Jose (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 13 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 9 days.
Average number of rental days in San Jose (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in San Jose (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown) in February, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in San Jose (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Economy rent a car, AmiGO Rent a Car, GreenMotion, Ace Rent a car, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $20 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | AmiGO Rent a Car |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Chevrolet Beat | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Economy rent a car | Daihatsu Bego | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Economy rent a car | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Yaris Sedan | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Economy rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
EasyCar
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$41.47
Lowest daily price
$20.46
Total cars available
253
Top 14 Suppliers in San Jose (Downtown) in 2023
+50625424848 / +50625424800 / +50625424830
Edificio Adobe, 34Th Street, Barrio Sagrado Corazon
$49 - $94
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
GreenMotion
+50625424865
Edificio Adobe, Calle 34, Barrio Corazon De Jesus,, Distrito Hospital
$32 - $41
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Alamo
22427733
AVENUE 18, BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET
$41 - $81
+50625424848 / +50625424800 / +50625424830
Edificio Adobe, 34Th Street, Barrio Sagrado Corazon
$51 - $101
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
National
+50622480074 / +50622214700 / +50622427878
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Paseo Colón,Mantica, San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
$49 - $93
+50625233200
750-1007, 3Rd Street, 13Th Ave, Barrio Amon San Jose
$20 - $89
Working hours
Mon:07:00-16:00
Tue:07:00-16:00
Wed:07:00-16:00
Thu:07:00-16:00
Fri:07:00-16:00
Sat:07:00-16:00
Sun:07:00-16:00
Enterprise
22427800
Paseo Colon
$50 - $98
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Europcar
+50650640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, 10102 SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
$36 - $271
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Keddy
+50622571158
Colón, San José, Costa Rica
$69 - $231
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Economy rent a car
+50622992000
Av. de Las Americas, Talomex Sociedad Anónima. San Jose
$51 - $92
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Budget
50624362015
Paseo Colon
$63 - $139
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Dollar
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
$29 - $71
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
+50622560101 / 18004973659
Paseo Colon, Mantica, San Jose
$33 - $80
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Avis
+50622960167
Sabana Norte contiguo al Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José Province, San José, 10108, Costa Rica
$41 - $106
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
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