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

or similar Mini SUV
Manual
3
A/C
2
Suzuki Jimny
€19.59
per day
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Meet and greet, out of terminal, Restaurante Malinche area.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
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Suzuki Jimny

or similar Mini SUV
Manual
4
A/C
2
Suzuki Jimny
€19.82
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
When flight details are not provided, the customer may call upon arrival for free shuttle service available in San Jose Airport at the local number: 00506 24 300 629 at office hours. Every 15 minutes a Shuttle Service is provided from Terminals to the closest facility. Shuttle is branded with Mex Rent A Car We offer meet and greet service at the airport when exact flight details are provided. Renter will be received at external arrival gates by a Mex Rent A Car representative.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Mitsubishi ASX
€20.14
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
Off the airport. After declaring your luggage from customs, go past the car rental counters in the airport lobby and proceed to the outside where an AmiGO Rent a Car representative will be waiting for you in order to arrange the shuttle transfer to the pick-up location.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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SsangYong Korando

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
SsangYong Korando
€20.77
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
When flight details are not provided, the customer may call upon arrival for free shuttle service available in San Jose Airport at the local number: 00506 24 300 629 at office hours. Every 15 minutes a Shuttle Service is provided from Terminals to the closest facility. Shuttle is branded with Mex Rent A Car We offer meet and greet service at the airport when exact flight details are provided. Renter will be received at external arrival gates by a Mex Rent A Car representative.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Suzuki Jimny 4door

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
4
A/C
5
Suzuki Jimny 4door
€21.17
per day
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Meet and greet, out of terminal, Restaurante Malinche area.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
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Suzuki Vitara

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
4
A/C
4
Suzuki Vitara
€21.71
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
When flight details are not provided, the customer may call upon arrival for free shuttle service available in San Jose Airport at the local number: 00506 24 300 629 at office hours. Every 15 minutes a Shuttle Service is provided from Terminals to the closest facility. Shuttle is branded with Mex Rent A Car We offer meet and greet service at the airport when exact flight details are provided. Renter will be received at external arrival gates by a Mex Rent A Car representative.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Full-size SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
Toyota RAV4
€21.84
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
Off the airport. After declaring your luggage from customs, go past the car rental counters in the airport lobby and proceed to the outside where an AmiGO Rent a Car representative will be waiting for you in order to arrange the shuttle transfer to the pick-up location.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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SsangYong Korando

or similar Economy SUV
Manual
4
A/C
4
SsangYong Korando
€22.30
per day
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Meet and greet, out of terminal, Restaurante Malinche area.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Please, check the Drop off Instructions upon the vehicle pick-up.
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Hyundai Tucson

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Hyundai Tucson
€22.30
per day
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Meet and greet, out of terminal, Restaurante Malinche area.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Please, check the Drop off Instructions upon the vehicle pick-up.
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Suzuki Vitara

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
Suzuki Vitara
€22.30
per day
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Meet and greet, out of terminal, Restaurante Malinche area.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
Please, check the Drop off Instructions upon the vehicle pick-up.
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Nissan X-Trail

or similar Full-size SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
Nissan X-Trail
€23.19
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting at the car rental desk located in Terminal. There will be a shuttle to the central office (which is approximately 10 minutes from the airport) where the customer will receive the car.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
Leave in return office, instructions in Rental Agreement jacket.
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Nissan Qashqai
€23.19
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting at the car rental desk located in Terminal. There will be a shuttle to the central office (which is approximately 10 minutes from the airport) where the customer will receive the car.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
Leave in return office, instructions in Rental Agreement jacket.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Mitsubishi ASX
€24.41
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting at the car rental desk located in Terminal. There will be a shuttle to the central office (which is approximately 10 minutes from the airport) where the customer will receive the car.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
Leave in return office, instructions in Rental Agreement jacket.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Suzuki Jimny

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
4
A/C
2
Suzuki Jimny
€25.94
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting at the car rental desk located in Terminal. There will be a shuttle to the central office (which is approximately 10 minutes from the airport) where the customer will receive the car.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
Leave in return office, instructions in Rental Agreement jacket.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Suzuki Jimny

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
No A/C
4
Suzuki Jimny
€26.74
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Upon arrival, proceed to the airport exit. Outside, find the giant "CR" letters next to the "Shuttle Pick-Up" sign. A Flexways representative will be waiting there. The complimentary shuttle service will take you to the rental office, where the vehicle will be ready for pickup. The shuttle service runs approximately every 30 minutes. For assistance, please contact +1 321 209 9017.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Suzuki Jimny

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
3
Suzuki Jimny
€26.93
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting for the clients in front of the Malinche restaurant, after Customs, who coordinates an exclusive shuttle to the office 5 minutes away.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The client must make the return in the office. You will be given an exclusive shuttle to the airport.
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Suzuki Jimny

or similar Mini SUV
Manual
4
A/C
3
Suzuki Jimny
€27.29
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Shuttle bus will take you to the rental office (served by Solid Car Rental; situated at 1.4 Km East. of Holiday Inn Express, Alajuela, Costa Rica). Call local office 00506 442 6000 or 001 800 390 7065 for local inquiries.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Hyundai Kona

or similar Economy Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Hyundai Kona
€27.74
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, 500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
Once you arrive at the terminal and go through customs, please proceed to the exit, and look for representative with a ACE Rent a Car sign. If you cannot find a representative please call 00506 2101 6579 or text us (whatsapp) 00506 7177 4805 to coordinate the shuttle service.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, 500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Suzuki Grand Vitara

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Suzuki Grand Vitara
€29.22
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Upon arrival, proceed to the airport exit. Outside, find the giant "CR" letters next to the "Shuttle Pick-Up" sign. A Flexways representative will be waiting there. The complimentary shuttle service will take you to the rental office, where the vehicle will be ready for pickup. The shuttle service runs approximately every 30 minutes. For assistance, please contact +1 321 209 9017.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Hyundai Tucson

or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Hyundai Tucson
€29.33
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting for the clients in front of the Malinche restaurant, after Customs, who coordinates an exclusive shuttle to the office 5 minutes away.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The client must make the return in the office. You will be given an exclusive shuttle to the airport.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Nissan Kicks

or similar Special SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Nissan Kicks
€29.33
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting for the clients in front of the Malinche restaurant, after Customs, who coordinates an exclusive shuttle to the office 5 minutes away.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The client must make the return in the office. You will be given an exclusive shuttle to the airport.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Mitsubishi ASX
€29.33
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting for the clients in front of the Malinche restaurant, after Customs, who coordinates an exclusive shuttle to the office 5 minutes away.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The client must make the return in the office. You will be given an exclusive shuttle to the airport.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Hyundai Creta

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Hyundai Creta
€30.47
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Shuttle bus will take you to the rental office (served by Solid Car Rental; situated at 1.4 Km East. of Holiday Inn Express, Alajuela, Costa Rica). Call local office 00506 442 6000 or 001 800 390 7065 for local inquiries.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Suzuki Vitara

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
Suzuki Vitara
€32.79
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
A Shuttle service is provided from San Jose international airport. A U-Save representative will be waiting for the customer outside the main terminal. Please call 00506 21 030 390 if you require any assistance.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:30 on 06/11/26. 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
€26 per day
Average car rental length
14 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%
Average gas price
€1.43 per liter or €5.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.32 per liter or €5.00 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.48 per liter or €5.60 per gallon
Rating
9.2 / 10

When to book at San Jose Airport and for how long?

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

The cost of renting a car at San Jose Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthOctober Most expensive month December
Average price €26
Average SUV Rental Price at San Jose Airport
€69
€35
€0

€49

in January

Jan

€52

in February

Feb

€51

in March

Mar

€30

in April

Apr

€20

in May

May

€22

in June

Jun

€31

in July

Jul

€24

in August

Aug

€18

in September

Sep

€17

in October

Oct

€23

in November

Nov

€63

in December

Dec

Rental suppliers at San Jose Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in October with a minimum price of €17.37.

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 October.

Popularity of SUV Rental at San Jose Airport by Monthly Searches
1,204.5
602.3
0

903 times in January

Jan

995 times in February

Feb

856 times in March

Mar

594 times in April

Apr

408 times in May

May

412 times in June

Jun

343 times in July

Jul

310 times in August

Aug

187 times in September

Sep

181 times in October

Oct

855 times in November

Nov

1,095 times in December

Dec

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

Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 17 days in November, while this drops to an average of 13 days in April, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.

Average SUV Rental Length at San Jose Airport
19
9
0

16 days in January

Jan

14 days in February

Feb

13 days in March

Mar

13 days in April

Apr

13 days in May

May

16 days in June

Jun

15 days in July

Jul

13 days in August

Aug

13 days in September

Sep

14 days in October

Oct

17 days in November

Nov

15 days in December

Dec

Here's what travelers say about renting an SUV at San Jose Airport

9.4
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Average rating
Based on 30 reviews
Best month to visit
February
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi ASX
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Feb 14, 2026
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Jetour X70
Its my second time in costa rica i just come here for surfing and fishing, always amazing!
May 6, 2025
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Toyota Fortuner
We drove to Cahuita - Quepos - Monteverde and La Fortuna. The car was perfect for this drive as there were also some very bad roads.
Feb 18, 2025
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Chevrolet Captiva
Whale watching was incredible!
Jan 7, 2025
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Toyota Corolla Cross
We stupidly asked for GPS despite agent telling us to use WAZE. The GPS was an old Garmin, totally out of date and unusable, as agent had said. They refunded the $10 a day fee when we told them we hadn't used it at all. They even upgraded us to a 4x4 for no extra charge.
Dec 20, 2024
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Mitsubishi ASX
A 1400km trip throughout Costa Rica from centrum to Rincon de la Vieja, along the Pacific Coast and back to the Irazú vulcan region. The notoriously bad road conditions were easily digested by this incredible vehicle
Photo 1 by Paul D. (12/20/24)
Photo 2 by Paul D. (12/20/24)
Photo 3 by Paul D. (12/20/24)
Photo 4 by Paul D. (12/20/24)
Photo 5 by Paul D. (12/20/24)
Aug 4, 2024
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Mitsubishi ASX
Costa Rica is a wonderful country. The citizens, the service, the nature, the restaurants, and the activities were amazing.
Jul 23, 2024
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Suzuki Jimny
Great wildlife, fantastic local people. A great place. We will be back!
May 1, 2024
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Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut.
Volcanoes mountain roads beaches fabulous
Mar 6, 2024
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SsangYong Korando
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.
Feb 26, 2024
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Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut.
We absolutely loved our trip to Costa Rica as we had organised a complete tour by ourselves : fabulous nature and people!
Jan 30, 2024
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Ford Everest
Manuel Antonio National Park was amazing
Photo by David Q. (1/30/24)
Dec 30, 2023
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Suzuki Vitara
In Costa Rica you need a real 4x4
Dec 13, 2023
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Suzuki Jimny
What a fabulous country, amazing nature, friendly people and loads to do and see. Pura Vida!
Photo by Simon D. (12/13/23)
Sep 3, 2023
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Hyundai Tucson
We had the Hyundai Tucson 4x4 great for all the slopes and terrains of Costa Rica!
May 18, 2023
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Costa Rica is amazing
Mar 6, 2023
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Toyota RAV4
Was amazing
Jan 26, 2023
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Mitsubishi ASX
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. (1/26/23)
Nov 9, 2021
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Nissan Kicks
I would highly recommend renting the GPS which is actually a cell phone that doubles as a wifi hotspot. It was a lifesaver.
Oct 19, 2021
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Nissan Kicks
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).
Aug 24, 2021
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Ssangyong Korando 4WD
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
Aug 23, 2021
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Nissan X-Trail
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.
Aug 5, 2021
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Ssangyong Korando 4WD
We rented our car in San Jose Costa Rica and everyone there was very helpful.
Feb 12, 2021
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Hyundai Tucson
Santa Teresa was great, skip Papagayo, Rio Celeste and Monteverde were beautiful.
Jan 15, 2021
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Toyota RAV4
AMAZING COUNTRY RELAX AND ENJOY
Jan 11, 2021
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Daihatsu Bego
I always stay one night in San Jose before traveling to the southern pacific
Oct 27, 2020
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Suzuki Vitara
Visited areas of Costa rica where it was covid free and car was good for further in www.costaricareisen.de
Mar 7, 2020
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Nissan X-Trail
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.
Mar 6, 2020
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Toyota RAV4
Pick up in San Jose and left immediately for the coast
Feb 23, 2020
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Hyundai Tucson
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.
Dec 3, 2019
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Daihatsu Bego
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.
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9.6
Excellent
259 ratings
Value for money
9.4
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.8
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.8
Car cleanliness
9.8
Car condition
9.6
€48–€59
per day
Plaza Mango, Local Lc-103, Radial Francisco J. Orlich,
+50625424860
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9.5
Excellent
147 ratings
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.6
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.8
Car condition
9.5
€67–€135
per day
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
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Costa Car
Costa Car
9.1
Excellent
12 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
€34–€37
per day
500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Provincia De Alajuela, Alajuela, 20109, Costa Car, Costa Rica
+50621016579 / +50671774805
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06:00-21:59
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Avanti Rent a Car
Avanti Rent a Car
9.0
Excellent
86 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
€20–€64
per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
+50685198889 / +50661387443
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06:30-20:00
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06:30-20:00
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Enterprise
Enterprise
8.8
Very Good
60 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
€41–€164
per day
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
+50622427800
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00:00-23:59
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Street Rent a Car
Street Rent a Car
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.0
€39–€107
per day
Street Rent a Car, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, 20109, Costa Rica
+50661387443 / +50624304648
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06:30-20:00
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06:30-20:00
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8.0
Good
654 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.0
€20–€53
per day
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
+50624428585
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05:00-22:00
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05:00-22:00
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7.9
Average
128 ratings
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
€23–€26
per day
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
+50640522000
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06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
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7.8
Average
271 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
7.3
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.0
€27–€81
per day
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
+5491152599877 / +541152630917
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06:00-22:00
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7.8
Average
555 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
7.3
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.6
€20–€102
per day
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
+50624300629
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06:30-20:00
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06:30-20:00
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06:30-20:00
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NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
7.7
Average
90 ratings
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.6
€27–€72
per day
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
+50624426000
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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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Autounion
Autounion
7.4
Below Average
13 ratings
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
7.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
6.3
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.5
€33–€877
per day
Autounion, Provincia de Alajuela, Río Segundo, 20109
+50671409685 / +50662673423 / +50670166829
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06:00-21:00
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7.2
Below Average
208 ratings
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
7.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.0
€27–€39
per day
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
+50670040090 / +50670040091
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06:00-22:30
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06:00-22:30
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Europcar
Europcar
7.2
Below Average
56 ratings
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.0
€46–€76
per day
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
+50640023857 / +50672140094
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00:01-23:59
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6.8
Poor
24 ratings
Value for money
5.8
Ease of finding
6.7
Agent helpfulness
6.7
Pick-up speed
6.2
Drop-off speed
7.4
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.0
€56–€93
per day
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
+50624362010
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06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
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U-Save
U-Save
6.8
Poor
25 ratings
Value for money
6.6
Ease of finding
6.6
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7.1
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
6.6
€33–€99
per day
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
+50621030390
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06:00-22:00
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06:00-22:00
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6.6
Poor
157 ratings
Value for money
6.1
Ease of finding
5.5
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
6.7
Drop-off speed
7.4
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
6.6
€49–€199
per day
500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
+50661387443
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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6.3
Poor
87 ratings
Value for money
5.4
Ease of finding
5.8
Agent helpfulness
5.9
Pick-up speed
5.8
Drop-off speed
7.0
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
6.7
€28–€44
per day
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, 500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
+50621016579
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06:00-22:00
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6.0
Poor
308 ratings
Value for money
4.9
Ease of finding
5.4
Agent helpfulness
5.3
Pick-up speed
5.2
Drop-off speed
6.5
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.0
€57–€63
per day
Juan Santamaría International Airport Baggage reclaim area Alajuela Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
+50622932222
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05:00-22:30
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05:00-22:30
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05:00-22:30
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Keddy
Keddy
5.1
Very Poor
19 ratings
Value for money
5.1
Ease of finding
4.2
Agent helpfulness
5.2
Pick-up speed
4.0
Drop-off speed
5.0
Car cleanliness
6.2
Car condition
5.8
€41–€43
per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport
+50650640023857 / +50672140094
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00:01-23:59
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00:01-23:59
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