Car Hire in San Jose
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Mini
Chevrolet Beat
or comparable
£ 16.71
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 18.48
/ per day
San Jose La Uruca Car Hire
Compact
Citroen C-Elysee
or comparable
£ 20.29
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 23.08
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Standard
Kia Rio
or comparable
£ 25.10
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Full-size
Nissan Sentra
or comparable
£ 36.85
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Special SUV
Toyota Rush
or comparable
£ 37.11
/ per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire
Mini Elite Van
Mitsubishi Zinger
or comparable
£ 48.27
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 17:44 on 2023-09-22.
Travel Information
Language
Spanish,
English,
Creole
English,
Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+506
Average car hire price
£ 28.24 / per day
Average car hire length
12 days
Speed limit within city centre
25 - 50 km/h
16 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60 km/h
37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.30 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.65 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.09 per litre
One-way Car Hire in San Jose
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in San Jose and drop off in another city include:
- From San Jose to Liberia - 294 offers from £ 39.73 per day
- From San Jose to Puerto Viejo - 41 offers from £ 69.26 per day
- From San Jose to Limon - 88 offers from £ 50.50 per day
- From San Jose to Jaco - 68 offers from £ 50.50 per day
- From San Jose to Puerto Jimenez - 42 offers from £ 50.50 per day
Top Destinations around San Jose
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) Car Hire starting at £ 16.71 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in San Jose the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in San Jose fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in San Jose
The best month to hire a car in San Jose is October (when the average price is £ 22.94 per day). This is 45% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £ 74.06).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in San Jose?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in January, average hirers keep their car for 13, and in January, for 11 days.
Average number of hire days in San Jose
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in San Jose?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in San Jose is February, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in San Jose by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | Economy rent a car, MEX RENT A CAR, AmiGO Rent a Car, Avis, Flexways |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £ 17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | AmiGO Rent a Car |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Suzuki Jimny | 3 | 1 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Chevrolet Beat | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Nissan Kicks | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Suzuki Jimny | 2 | 1 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Toyota Rush | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| EasyCar | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
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.
JB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
19 April 2023
We’ve driven around Costa Rica (couple) so the small 4x4 provided by Payless was just perfect for us.
CM
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
15 February 2023
Hotels and lodges were very good and the nature tours were brilliant.
PO
United Kingdom
Suzuki Grand Vitara
10 February 2023
Costa Rica is a phenomenal country with lots to offer
PS
United Kingdom
Hyundai Tucson
23 January 2023
enjoyed our trip, went to Atenas, Manual antonio, Punarenus and La fortuna. Went to some nice restaurants in Manual Antonio. Nice day sailing to Tortuga, nice beach, although it seems all about removing cash from you the moment you set foot on the beach. Saw most of the wildlife that we hoped to see
MS
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
20 January 2023
ensure you return the car before the specified time. 4x4 car is best for Costa Rica terrain as roads are not good with lots of surface damage and holes.
CP
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
12 January 2023
National park, golf and general sightseeing was exceptional
DJ
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
8 January 2023
It was amazing, so much to do not enough time. The wildlife and nature is incredible. We will be back.
AB
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
2 January 2023
3 days near La Fortuna, walking, swimming and relaxing. 5 days on the beach near Punta Arenas, fishing, snorkelling and relaxing. 3 days near Uvita surfing and walking
JB
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
14 March 2022
Beautiful Costa Rica
AR
United Kingdom
Daihatsu Bego
18 February 2022
Definitely get full cover insurance as the roads are terrible!
NA
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
16 January 2022
Great time in la Fortunate and Monteverdi
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
EasyCar
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
68
Total rental companies
23
Average daily price
£ 28.24
Lowest daily price
£ 16.71
Total cars available
1038
Top 23 Hire Companies in San Jose in 2023
EasyCar
3 locations
£ 40 - £ 77
Adobe Rent a Car
3 locations
£ 42 - £ 82
Alamo
7 locations
£ 33 - £ 114
National
7 locations
£ 41 - £ 124
SIXT
2 locations
£ 20 - £ 242
AmiGO Rent a Car
2 locations
£ 17 - £ 72
GreenMotion
2 locations
£ 26 - £ 34
MEX RENT A CAR
1 location
£ 29 - £ 64
Flexways
1 location
£ 20 - £ 98
EC Rent a Car
1 location
£ 23 - £ 67
Enterprise
2 locations
£ 41 - £ 77
Hertz
1 location
Keddy
2 locations
£ 57 - £ 370
Europcar
2 locations
£ 25 - £ 211
Payless Car Rental
2 locations
£ 27 - £ 66
Dollar
2 locations
£ 24 - £ 58
Economy rent a car
5 locations
£ 40 - £ 84
NUCarrentals
2 locations
£ 37 - £ 76
Routes Car Rental
1 location
Budget
2 locations
£ 51 - £ 135
Ace Rent a car
1 location
York Car Rental
1 location
Avis
4 locations
£ 33 - £ 87
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