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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.
Business hours
Mon:
00:00-23:59
Tue:
00:00-23:59
Wed:
00:00-23:59
Thu:
00:00-23:59
Fri:
00:00-23:59
Sat:
00:00-23:59
Sun:
00:00-23:59
Key box
No
Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews
Value for money
Ease of finding
Agent helpfulness
Pick-up speed
Drop-off speed
Car cleanliness
Car condition
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
PC
Spain
Toyota Corolla Cross
3/27/25
Cons: You charge for full insurance and Alamo did the same… And the answer is “it’s what it’s” Sorry but not professional I am going to file a lawsuit
GS
Australia
Volkswagen T-Cross
2/13/25
Pros: Customer service
Cons: Located too far from airport
CM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Grand Vitara
1/25/25
Pros: Very efficient, didn’t try and upgrade
Cons: Nothing
YI
Switzerland
Toyota Yaris Cross
1/25/25
Pros: Clear communication. Didnt try to rip me off. Friendly staff.
Cons: All good.
SF
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
1/7/25
Pros: Bi-lingual communication, professionalism and friendliness of staff, speed of service at pick up and drop off.
Cons: Car hire in Costa Rica is very expensive. The car battery became sluggish and then ultimately failed, meaning that we could not trust it to start for around 5 days. We received a jump start from a friendly local in Las Pavonas. Although Alamo in Jaco replaced the battery quickly once it had completely failed, they declined to assist earlier - during the preceding days when the battery was intermittent/unreliable. Earlier intervention would have been better.
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$46.15 per day
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$50.43 per day
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$51.95 per day
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$52.15 per day
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$52.15 per day
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$52.68 per day
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Compact SUV
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$52.68 per day
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Full-size
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$52.95 per day
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$52.95 per day
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Intermediate SUV
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$54.37 per day
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Intermediate SUV
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$54.37 per day
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Standard SUV
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$57.19 per day
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Intermediate SUV
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Intermediate SUV
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$59.80 per day
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Standard SUV
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$61.81 per day
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$63.55 per day
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Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
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$64.04 per day
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Special SUV
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$65.36 per day
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$66.02 per day
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Full-size SUV
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$66.02 per day
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$66.02 per day
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$66.68 per day
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Full-size SUV
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Premium SUV
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$82.53 per day
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$82.53 per day
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Full-size Van
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$92.43 per day
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Full-size Van
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$99.04 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:37 PM on 4/24/25. 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: ~€ 1770.00), Theft Protection, Airport surcharge, Third Party Liability, Vehicle registration fee, 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.
There is no maximum age.
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.
A driver's license printed in a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be supplemented by an official translation issued by an embassy or other authority.
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.
There is no maximum age.
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.
A driver's license printed in a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be supplemented by an official translation issued by an embassy or other authority.
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
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).
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.
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.
Pick-up & Drop-off
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
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