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Pick-up location

Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO), San Jose, Costa Rica

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

Alamo at San Jose Airport

Juan Santamaría International Airport

00506 22 427 733

Pick-up instructions

Follow signs to baggage claim area. Pass customs and proceed to the Alamo counter in the car-rental area. After being serve in the counter, an agent will take you to the shuttle to the Alamo rental facility, where you will obtain your rental agreement and the vehicle.

Drop-off instructions

Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.

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Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

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Time spent picking up the car

Time spent dropping off the car

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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.

United Kingdom

Toyota RAV4

April 9, 2024

Pros: Upgraded us to a slightly larger car. Friendly.

Slovenia

Hyundai Accent

March 6, 2024

Pros: They have good whatsup help. Car was ok.

Cons: It would be good also that you can pay over internet like reservation. I need physical credit card.

Switzerland

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

February 23, 2024

Pros: Good car

Cons: The tires were not in a very good shape. One tire explode without reason.

United Kingdom

Toyota Rush

November 28, 2023

Pros: Friendly & efficient service

Cons: None

Netherlands

Suzuki Vitara

April 1, 2023

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Nothing

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: ~€ 1865.00), 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.

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.

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.

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).

Cross-border policy

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.

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.

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.

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Alamo at San Jose Airport

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