SUV Rental at San Jose Airport

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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO), San Jose, Costa Rica
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest SUV Rental Rates

Intermediate SUV
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
$20.88 per day
Mini SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$22.71 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$22.71 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Payless Car Rental
$23.90 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$24.76 per day
Compact SUV
SsangYong Tivoli or similar
SsangYong Tivoli
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$25.99 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$26.54 per day
Mini SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$26.54 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks or similar
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$26.66 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
$27.11 per day
Intermediate SUV
Chevrolet Trax or similar
Chevrolet Trax
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$28.01 per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
$28.18 per day
Compact Crossover
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$28.84 per day
Compact Crossover
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$28.84 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$28.97 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$29.37 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
$29.94 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Finalrentals
$30.02 per day
Economy Crossover
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
EasyCar
$30.47 per day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson 4WD or similar
Hyundai Tucson 4WD
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
$30.67 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$30.96 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$30.97 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$30.97 per day
Economy Crossover
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$31.21 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$31.83 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$31.83 per day
Compact SUV
Peugeot e-2008 or similar
Peugeot e-2008
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$31.93 per day
Economy SUV
Hyundai Venue or similar
Hyundai Venue
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
$32.26 per day
Economy Crossover
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
$32.26 per day
Economy Crossover
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$32.44 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$32.51 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$32.59 per day
Standard SUV
Suzuki XL7 or similar
Suzuki XL7
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$33.01 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD or similar
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$33.62 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$33.88 per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
U-Save
$33.88 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$33.88 per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
U-Save
$33.88 per day
Standard SUV
Geely Okavango 2WD or similar
Geely Okavango 2WD
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$33.96 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$34.08 per day
Economy Crossover
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$34.54 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
$34.82 per day
Economy SUV
Ford EcoSport or similar
Ford EcoSport
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$34.91 per day
Economy Crossover
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$35.39 per day
Economy Crossover
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$35.39 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$35.57 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$35.82 per day
Economy Crossover
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$35.85 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
EC Rent a Car
$36.20 per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$36.20 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:32 PM on 11/3/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
$28 per day
Average car rental length
12 days
Speed limit within town
25 - 50 km/h or 16 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.2 / 10
Average gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.17 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon

During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV at San Jose Airport?

Our data shows how the prices for renting an SUV at San Jose Airport fluctuate throughout the year. The graph below can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average SUV Rental Price at San Jose Airport
$142.91
January
$146.16
February
$144.51
March
$83.34
April
$73.53
May
$72.36
June
$105.20
July
$84.01
August
$44.98
September
$51.11
October
$93.03
November
$178.08
December
Rental suppliers at San Jose Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in September with a minimum price of $44.98.

How long are SUVs typically rented for at San Jose Airport?

Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 13 days in August, while this drops to an average of 6 days in May, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at San Jose Airport
12
January
8
February
7
March
10
April
6
May
8
June
10
July
13
August
8
September
7
October
8
November
11
December

Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at San Jose Airport?

Renters more often prefer an SUV at San Jose Airport in December, while they less often prefer one in January.
Popularity of SUV Rental at San Jose Airport by Monthly Searches
53%
January
66%
February
145%
March
112%
April
53%
May
73%
June
125%
July
112%
August
79%
September
112%
October
105%
November
165%
December

Our customers' reviews

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.

Costa Rica
Mitsubishi ASX
8/4/24
Costa Rica is a wonderful country. The citizens, the service, the nature, the restaurants, and the activities were amazing.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
7/23/24
Great wildlife, fantastic local people. A great place. We will be back!
Canada
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut.
5/1/24
Volcanoes mountain roads beaches fabulous
Netherlands
Toyota Rush
3/6/24
Costa Rica is a great country in terms of nature. Driving around Costa Ricas was a pleasure due to the micro climates. However the roads are really bad and it is suggested to get a good car.
Belgium
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut.
2/26/24
We absolutely loved our trip to Costa Rica as we had organised a complete tour by ourselves : fabulous nature and people!
Chile
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
1/30/24
Manuel Antonio National Park was amazing
Photo by David Q. about renting a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in San Jose (1/30/24)
Switzerland
Hyundai Creta
12/30/23
In Costa Rica you need a real 4x4
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
12/13/23
What a fabulous country, amazing nature, friendly people and loads to do and see. Pura Vida!
Photo by Simon D. about renting a Suzuki Jimny in San Jose (12/13/23)
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
9/3/23
We had the Hyundai Tucson 4x4 great for all the slopes and terrains of Costa Rica!
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
5/18/23
Costa Rica is amazing
Canada
Toyota RAV4
3/6/23
Was amazing
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi ASX
1/26/23
We did a lot of driving on our trip. We went downtown San Jose (food tour) to La Fortuna (waterfall and Arenal) to Monteverde (cloud forest) to Palo Seco (Rainmaker Park and Manuel Antonio) to Uvita (beach) and back to San Jose.
Photo by Joseph G. about renting a Mitsubishi ASX in San Jose (1/26/23)
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
11/9/21
I would highly recommend renting the GPS which is actually a cell phone that doubles as a wifi hotspot. It was a lifesaver.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
10/19/21
Costa Rica was beautiful. I was surprised by the driving of the motorbikes and you must be very aware of them at all times because they will come out of nowhere and pass you on both sides of the road (even if there is no lane there).
Israel
Ssangyong Korando 4WD
8/24/21
The car I have got was too bulky and consumed a lot of gasoline . The next time I would prefer more variety of 4x4 such the nissan qashqai that are more economic
United States of America (USA)
Nissan X-Trail
8/23/21
Drove the car for 1,200 KM in 14 days across the central valley and pacific coast of Costa Rica. I strongly encourage travelers to get all wheel drive vehicles ,even if you are not planning on getting off road. Weather and traffic might force you to detour from your original route.
United States of America (USA)
Ssangyong Korando 4WD
8/5/21
We rented our car in San Jose Costa Rica and everyone there was very helpful.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
2/12/21
Santa Teresa was great, skip Papagayo, Rio Celeste and Monteverde were beautiful.
Colombia
Toyota RAV4
1/15/21
AMAZING COUNTRY RELAX AND ENJOY
United States of America (USA)
Daihatsu Bego
1/11/21
I always stay one night in San Jose before traveling to the southern pacific
Germany
Suzuki Vitara
10/27/20
Visited areas of Costa rica where it was covid free and car was good for further in www.costaricareisen.de
Canada
Nissan X-Trail 4x4
3/7/20
If you need to rent a vehicle in San Jose, this is a good place to do it. We stayed in the south pacific, three and half hours away and the traffic back to San Jose on Sunday when leaving was stop and go, taking us twice as long to get back to San Jose than it did to leave - 6 hours instead of 3.5. We almost missed our flight. For this reason I would likely take a small plane to the south pacific and rent a vehicle there if we go back.
United States of America (USA)
Daihatsu Bego
3/6/20
Pick up in San Jose and left immediately for the coast
Canada
Hyundai Tucson
2/23/20
Picked up rental from San Jose location beside Hampton hotel. Only thing is the Baby seat was not comfortable enough. Had to use padding. Great experience.
Canada
Daihatsu Bego
12/3/19
Costa Rica requires 3rd party liability insurance which can greatly increase the cost of a rental. Don't rent a car for travel around San Jose; only pick it up when you are ready to explore the countryside.

Top 19 Suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2024

GreenMotion
Exceptional 9.2 / 187 reviews
+50625424860
Plaza Mango, Local Lc-103, Radial Francisco J. Orlich,
$35 - $117
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
Adobe Rent a Car
Exceptional 9.2 / 110 reviews
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
$45 - $64
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
EasyCar
Exceptional 9.1 / 175 reviews
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
$30 - $80
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
Alamo
Exceptional 9.1 / 143 reviews
+50622427733
Juan Santamaría International Airport
$47 - $224
Working 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
National
National
Very good 8.9 / 17 reviews
+50622427911 / +50622427878
De Belen, C. Don Chico, Heredia, Belén, 40703
$52 - $244
Working 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
EC Rent a Car
EC Rent a Car
Very good 8.7 / 116 reviews
+50670040090 / +50670040091
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$36 - $89
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:30
Tue:06:00-22:30
Wed:06:00-22:30
Thu:06:00-22:30
Fri:06:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 33 reviews
+50622427800
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
$50 - $236
Working 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
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 106 reviews
+50624313803
Oficentro Plaza Aeropuerto C3, Juan Santamaría Int. Airport
$32 - $85
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
Flexways
Very good 8.3 / 183 reviews
+5491152599877
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
$23 - $78
MEX RENT A CAR
Very good 8.2 / 474 reviews
+50624300629
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
$37 - $42
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:00
Tue:06:30-20:00
Wed:06:30-20:00
Thu:06:30-20:00
Fri:06:30-20:00
Sat:06:30-20:00
Sun:06:30-20:00
Dollar
Good 7.8 / 79 reviews
+50640522000
Arrivals, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
$33 - $68
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Payless Car Rental
Good 7.7 / 56 reviews
+50624304647
Alajuela Province, Rio Segundo, San Jose
$21 - $49
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
AmiGO Rent a Car
Good 7.5 / 553 reviews
+50624428585
Autop. Bernardo Soto, Provincia De Alajuela, Alajuela
$29 - $76
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
NextCar
NextCar
Good 7.4
50660233707
600 Meters East Of The Airport
$92 - $117
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
U-Save
U-Save
Good 7.3 / 11 reviews
+50624304648
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
$32 - $41
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-18:00
Sat:07:30-18:00
Sun:07:30-18:00
Finalrentals
Finalrentals
Good 7.2 / 3 reviews
+50670040090
200 meters from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$30 - $58
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
Europcar
Europcar
Satisfactory 6 / 10 reviews
+50640023857
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
$26 - $156
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Avis
Poor 5.8 / 299 reviews
+50622932222
Juan Santamaría International Airport Baggage reclaim area Alajuela Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
$54 - $88
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:30
Tue:05:00-22:30
Wed:05:00-22:30
Thu:05:00-22:30
Fri:05:00-22:30
Sat:05:00-22:30
Sun:05:00-22:30
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.5 / 14 reviews
+50624409990
Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
$35 - $168
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00

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