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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500+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest SUV Rental Rates

Compact SUV
Hyundai Venue or similar
Hyundai Venue
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$24.78 / per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Venue or similar
Hyundai Venue
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$25.25 / per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$35.23 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Finalrentals
$36.55 / per day
Compact Crossover
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$37.36 / per day
Compact Crossover
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$37.36 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
$38.22 / per day
Mini SUV
Suzuki Ignis or similar
Suzuki Ignis
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$39.05 / per day
Special SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$39.88 / per day
Special SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$39.88 / per day
Economy SUV
Ford EcoSport or similar
Ford EcoSport
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$39.88 / per day
Mini SUV
Suzuki Ignis or similar
Suzuki Ignis
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$39.88 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$40.43 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$40.43 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
EC Rent a Car
$40.43 / per day
Compact SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Volkswagen T-Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$40.71 / per day
Economy SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$40.71 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$41.11 / per day
Compact SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Volkswagen T-Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$41.11 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$41.53 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$43.73 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$44.16 / per day
Premium Elite SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$45.60 / per day
Special SUV
Nissan Kicks or similar
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$45.60 / per day
Full-size SUV
Chevrolet Captiva or similar
Chevrolet Captiva
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$45.60 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$45.68 / per day
Standard SUV
Suzuki XL7 or similar
Suzuki XL7
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$45.70 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Finalrentals
$46.22 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Payless Car Rental
$46.63 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$47.08 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$47.59 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$47.59 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
$47.71 / per day
Compact SUV
Peugeot e-2008 or similar
Peugeot e-2008
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$48.00 / per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD or similar
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$48.12 / per day
Standard SUV
Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar
Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$49.03 / per day
Standard SUV
Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar
Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$49.53 / per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
$50.15 / per day
Special SUV
Suzuki XL7 or similar
Suzuki XL7
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Finalrentals
$50.52 / per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$50.55 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$51.23 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$51.23 / per day
Standard SUV
Geely Okavango 2WD or similar
Geely Okavango 2WD
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$52.84 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
NUCarrentals
$53.07 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$53.07 / per day
Intermediate SUV
BYD S1 or similar
BYD S1
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$53.48 / per day
Economy Crossover
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$53.96 / per day
Standard SUV
Toyota bZ4X or similar
Toyota bZ4X
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.48 / per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.48 / per day
Mini SUV
Suzuki Ignis or similar
Suzuki Ignis
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$54.59 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:06 on 2024-04-26. 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
$35 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
9.1 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.59 per liter or $6.01 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.16 per liter or $8.16 / 1 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. We offer great deals on all types of SUVs (4WD, Mini, Compact, Mid-size, Full-size, etc.)!
Average SUV Rental Price at San Jose Airport
$141.00
January
$144.21
February
$142.58
March
$78.44
April
$56.44
May
$59.34
June
$109.31
July
$87.28
August
$70.01
September
$58.27
October
$91.61
November
$175.70
December
Rental suppliers at San Jose Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in May with a minimum price of $56.44.

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

Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for a period of time with 12 days in January, while this period drops to an average of 7 days in March, which makes it the month with the shortest rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at San Jose Airport
12
January
8
February
7
March
10
April
8
May
9
June
11
July
12
August
7
September
8
October
9
November
11
December

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

Renters are more inclined to prefer an SUV at San Jose Airport in June, while they are less inclined to in January.
Popularity of SUV Rental at San Jose Airport by Monthly Searches
40%
January
50%
February
111%
March
106%
April
86%
May
182%
June
171%
July
131%
August
61%
September
55%
October
81%
November
126%
December

Our Customers' Reviews

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.

Netherlands
Toyota Rush
March 6, 2024
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.
February 26, 2024
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
January 30, 2024
Manuel Antonio National Park was amazing
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Switzerland
Hyundai Creta
December 30, 2023
In Costa Rica you need a real 4x4
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
December 13, 2023
What a fabulous country, amazing nature, friendly people and loads to do and see. Pura Vida!
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United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
September 3, 2023
We had the Hyundai Tucson 4x4 great for all the slopes and terrains of Costa Rica!
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
May 18, 2023
Costa Rica is amazing
Canada
Toyota RAV4
March 6, 2023
Was amazing
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi ASX
January 26, 2023
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.
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United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
November 9, 2021
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
October 19, 2021
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
August 24, 2021
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
August 23, 2021
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
August 5, 2021
We rented our car in San Jose Costa Rica and everyone there was very helpful.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
February 12, 2021
Santa Teresa was great, skip Papagayo, Rio Celeste and Monteverde were beautiful.
Colombia
Toyota RAV4
January 15, 2021
AMAZING COUNTRY RELAX AND ENJOY
United States of America (USA)
Daihatsu Bego
January 11, 2021
I always stay one night in San Jose before traveling to the southern pacific
Germany
Suzuki Vitara
October 27, 2020
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
March 7, 2020
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
March 6, 2020
Pick up in San Jose and left immediately for the coast
Canada
Hyundai Tucson
February 23, 2020
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
December 3, 2019
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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Top 22 Suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2024

Alamo
Exceptional 9.1 / 103 reviews
+50622427733
Juan Santamaría International Airport
$39 - $328
Adobe Rent a Car
Exceptional 9.1 / 98 reviews
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
$74 - $95
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 / 153 reviews
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
$67 - $86
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
National
National
Very good 8.9 / 16 reviews
+50622427911 / +50622427878
De Belen, C. Don Chico, Heredia, Belén, 40703
$56 - $377
GreenMotion
Very good 8.7 / 158 reviews
+50625424860
Plaza Mango, Local Lc-103, Radial Francisco J. Orlich,
$25
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
+50622427800
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
$55 - $396
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 88 reviews
+50624313803
Oficentro Plaza Aeropuerto C3, Juan Santamaría Int. Airport
$48 - $343
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
EC Rent a Car
EC Rent a Car
Very good 8.3 / 62 reviews
+50670040090 / +50670040091
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$40 - $77
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
Flexways
Very good 8 / 155 reviews
+5491152599877
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
$35 - $85
Dollar
Good 7.6 / 70 reviews
+50640522000
Arrivals, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
$56 - $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 7.6 / 54 reviews
+50624304647
Alajuela Province, Rio Segundo, San Jose
$38 - $62
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
Finalrentals
Finalrentals
Good 7.5 / 1 review
+50670040090
200 meters from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$37 - $68
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
AmiGO Rent a Car
Good 7.4 / 505 reviews
+50624428585
Autop. Bernardo Soto, Provincia De Alajuela, Alajuela
$37 - $118
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
MEX RENT A CAR
Good 7.4 / 418 reviews
+50624300629
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
$100 - $175
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
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Good 7.1 / 69 reviews
50624426000
FRONT OF HAMPTON INN & SUITES
$53 - $108
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
Budget
Satisfactory 6.7 / 24 reviews
+50624362010
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
$73 - $88
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
Economy rent a car
Satisfactory 6.4 / 277 reviews
+50622992000
Arrivals, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
$66 - $91
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Ace Rent a car
Satisfactory 6.3 / 85 reviews
+50621016579
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, 500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$76 - $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
Europcar
Europcar
Satisfactory 6 / 8 reviews
+50640023857
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
$58 - $554
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
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.5 / 13 reviews
+50624409990
Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
$54 - $221
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 5.4 / 290 reviews
+50622932222
Juan Santamaría International Airport Baggage reclaim area Alajuela Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
$69 - $135
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
York Car Rental
York Car Rental
Poor 5.4 / 38 reviews
+50670040090
200 Meters East From Fiesta Casino
$84 - $93
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

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