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

United Kingdom
Toyota Rush
November 28, 2023

Pros: Friendly & efficient service

Cons: None

Netherlands
Suzuki Vitara
April 1, 2023

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Nothing

United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
March 14, 2023

Pros: Great all round service

Croatia
Volkswagen T-Cross
March 9, 2023

Pros: quick and professional service

Cons: shuttle bus from and to airport

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

Switzerland
Suzuki Vitara
October 22, 2022

Pros: Friendly and fast

Portugal
Suzuki Vitara
July 2, 2022

Pros: Fácil e rápido de fazer o check in e o check out. Possibilidade de fazer o check out de madrugada com shuttle para o aeroporto, mesmo de madrugada de 15 em 15 mt.

Cons: Só em relação ao carro pois faltava uma peça na bagageira o que permitia a visibilidade das malas.

Italy
Suzuki Swift
December 26, 2021

Pros: Clearness

Cons: one wiper was broken when I rented the car, but I only noticed it after 2 days during a rain storm

Switzerland
Suzuki Jimny
March 15, 2021

Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff. Uncomplicated. Efficient. Good quality of cars. A good network of offices.

Israel
Suzuki Jimny
March 9, 2021

Pros: The car was excellent and the staff was professional

Cons: I booked an automatic car and it wasn't available when I arrived to pick up the car. I had to wait for a few hours for a car

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Hyundai Grand i10 or similar
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$90.56 / per day
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Toyota Corolla or similar
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$91.47 / per day
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Daihatsu Bego or similar
Daihatsu Bego
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$92.31 / per day
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Hyundai Elantra or similar
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$94.17 / per day
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$94.26 / per day
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Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
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$95.09 / per day
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Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Volkswagen T-Cross
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$96.20 / per day
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Economy SUV
Ford EcoSport or similar
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$96.20 / per day
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Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
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$96.90 / per day
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$97.17 / per day
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$102.25 / per day
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Suzuki Vitara or similar
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  • 5
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$103.29 / per day
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$112.03 / per day
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Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar
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$112.03 / per day
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Suzuki Vitara or similar
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  • 5
  • 3
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  • A/C
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$113.62 / per day
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Toyota Hilux or similar
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  • 5
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$116.81 / per day
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Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
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Toyota Fortuner
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  • 2
  • 4
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Toyota Fortuner or similar
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  • 3
  • 5
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Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
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  • 5
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Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$139.66 / per day
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Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
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$143.47 / per day
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Full-size Van
Hyundai H-1 or similar
Hyundai H-1
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$177.75 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:28 on 2023-12-08. 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: ~€ 4635.00), 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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