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Alamo at San Jose Airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport
00506 22 427 733
Pick-up instructions
Please follow the signs to car rental area
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Key box
No
Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews
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Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
MK
Netherlands
Suzuki Vitara
April 1, 2023
Pros: Everything!
Cons: Nothing
GW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
March 14, 2023
Pros: Great all round service
IP
Croatia
Volkswagen T-Cross
March 9, 2023
Pros: quick and professional service
Cons: shuttle bus from and to airport
AR
United Kingdom
Suzuki Grand Vitara
January 6, 2023
Pros: Easy and excellent service
Cons: Car hire in Costa Rica is generally expensive… Alamo and all the others cost more than anywhere else in the world I’ve hired
RG
Switzerland
Suzuki Vitara
October 22, 2022
Pros: Friendly and fast
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$44.06
/ per day
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Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$44.06
/ per day
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Compact
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$45.37
/ per day
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Compact
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$45.37
/ per day
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Compact
Hyundai Accent Sedan
or similar
$45.81
/ per day
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Compact
Hyundai Accent
or similar
$45.81
/ per day
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Intermediate
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$50.19
/ per day
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Intermediate
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$50.19
/ per day
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Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$50.69
/ per day
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Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$50.69
/ per day
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Mini SUV
Daihatsu Bego
or similar
$50.70
/ per day
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Special SUV
Toyota Rush
or similar
$51.76
/ per day
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Special SUV
Toyota Rush
or similar
$51.76
/ per day
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Economy SUV
Ford EcoSport
or similar
$51.76
/ per day
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Mini SUV
Daihatsu Bego
or similar
$51.76
/ per day
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Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$52.20
/ per day
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Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$52.70
/ per day
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Compact SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar
$52.84
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Rental
Economy SUV
Ford EcoSport
or similar
$52.84
/ per day
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Compact SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar
$53.36
/ per day
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Full-size
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$53.71
/ per day
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Full-size
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$53.71
/ per day
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Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara
or similar
$56.92
/ per day
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Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara
or similar
$57.49
/ per day
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Standard SUV
Suzuki Grand Vitara
or similar
$58.07
/ per day
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Standard SUV
Suzuki Grand Vitara
or similar
$58.66
/ per day
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Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara
or similar
$63.24
/ per day
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Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4
or similar
$64.52
/ per day
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Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$74.92
/ per day
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Premium Crossover
Renault Koleos
or similar
$74.92
/ per day
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Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner
or similar
$74.92
/ per day
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Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner
or similar
$77.24
/ per day
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Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar
$81.11
/ per day
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Premium SUV
Toyota Prado
or similar
$84.97
/ per day
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Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner
or similar
$84.97
/ per day
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Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar
$92.69
/ per day
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Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$100.42
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Rental
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$104.28
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:44 on 2023-06-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Rental Conditions
Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.
Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 4650.00), Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability, VAT (value added tax), Free modifications.
Rate excludes
The following surcharges may apply: Toll pass / E-toll device.
An E-Toll is offered in order to avoid violation fees.
An E-Toll is offered in order to avoid violation fees.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 21 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.
Maximum rental age is 75 years.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.
The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.
The driver license must be written in Latin alphabet.
A driver license printed using a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc) must be supplemented by an International Driving Permit.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if accompanied by the regular driver license.
In addition to documents mentioned previously, the customer will need the following: passport, valid driver license, credit card on a main drivers name, booking voucher.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.
Maximum rental age is 75 years.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.
The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.
The driver license must be written in Latin alphabet.
A driver license printed using a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc) must be supplemented by an International Driving Permit.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if accompanied by the regular driver license.
In addition to documents mentioned previously, the customer will need the following: passport, valid driver license, credit card on a main drivers name, booking voucher.
Deposit and deductible policy
A deposit will be blocked on the customer's credit card until the end of the rental period.
The exact deposit is determined on pick up since the amount is dependent on the type of vehicle.
The exact deposit is determined on pick up since the amount is dependent on the type of vehicle.
Payment policy
At time of pick up, customers will be required to pay the amount of the rental and a deposit.
It is possible to pay and leave the deposit only with the following payment methods: Diners, MasterCard credit card, VISA credit card, American Express credit card.
The following payment methods are accepted: Cash, Discover, Visa Debit Card, MasterCard debit card, American Express Debit card.
The main driver must provide a physical payment card in their name with enough funds to cover the deposit to pick up the car. The rental company will neither accept virtual credit cards (e.g., GooglePay or ApplePay) nor someone else’s card (including family members).
It is possible to pay and leave the deposit only with the following payment methods: Diners, MasterCard credit card, VISA credit card, American Express credit card.
The following payment methods are accepted: Cash, Discover, Visa Debit Card, MasterCard debit card, American Express Debit card.
The main driver must provide a physical payment card in their name with enough funds to cover the deposit to pick up the car. The rental company will neither accept virtual credit cards (e.g., GooglePay or ApplePay) nor someone else’s card (including family members).
Geographical restrictions
crossing country borders is available on previous request at least 3 day before the pick up date.
Additional charges will be applied in case the car is crossing state or region borders.
Crossing country borders is allowed to the following countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
In the event that Cross Border & Territorial Restrictions are violated, all protections lose their validity.
Additional charges will be applied in case the car is crossing state or region borders.
Crossing country borders is allowed to the following countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
In the event that Cross Border & Territorial Restrictions are violated, all protections lose their validity.
Optional extras and services
Available special equipment: GPS Navigation system, Baby seat (up to 1 year of age), Child seat (2-4 years of age), Booster seat (4-10 years of age).
Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.
Delivery/Collection service is available only by previous request.
Additional charges will be applied.
Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.
Delivery/Collection service is available only by previous request.
Additional charges will be applied.
Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
Rental period
The maximum rental period per agreement is 60 days.
Business hours
Service outside of business hours is available by request and for an additional charge.
Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 0 minutes.
Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 0 minutes.
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