Car Hire in San Jose (Downtown)

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City Centre, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact
Hyundai Verna or comparable
Hyundai Verna
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
PLN 48.00 per day
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
PLN 97.92 per day
Intermediate
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
PLN 111.74 per day
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
PLN 130.32 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
PLN 140.60 per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
PLN 178.41 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
PLN 191.07 per day
Special Crossover
Toyota Rush or comparable
Toyota Rush
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
PLN 195.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:32 on 14/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+506
Average car hire price
PLN 137 per day
Average car hire length
13 days
Speed limit within city centre
25 - 50 km/h or 16 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.0 / 10
Average petrol price
PLN 5.21 per litre or PLN 19.74 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
PLN 4.82 per litre or PLN 18.25 per gallon
Highest petrol price
PLN 5.43 per litre or PLN 20.55 per gallon

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In which month is car hire in San Jose (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in San Jose (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in San Jose (Downtown)
PLN 281.07
January
PLN 279.62
February
PLN 249.35
March
PLN 127.34
April
PLN 96.77
May
PLN 93.49
June
PLN 196.28
July
PLN 136.16
August
PLN 97.20
September
PLN 101.21
October
PLN 167.50
November
PLN 284.10
December
The best month to hire a car in San Jose (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is PLN 93.49 per day. This is 47% less than the yearly average and 67% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is PLN 284.10 per day).

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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in San Jose (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in May, the average hire length is 23 days, while in June, it is only 9 days.
Average number of hire days in San Jose (Downtown)
12
January
11
February
16
March
11
April
23
May
9
June
16
July
12
August
9
September
12
October
15
November
12
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in San Jose (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in San Jose (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in San Jose (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
177%
January
100%
February
55%
March
82%
April
45%
May
50%
June
127%
July
136%
August
68%
September
73%
October
91%
November
195%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Alamo, AmiGO Rent a Car, EasyCar, GreenMotion, Keddy
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price PLN 48 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
EasyCar Hyundai Creta 4 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Suzuki Vitara 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Suzuki Jimny 2 1 SUVs
AmiGO Rent a Car Chevrolet Beat 4 2 Small cars
Keddy Hyundai Verna 4 1 Medium cars
Keddy Hyundai Creta 4 2 SUVs
Alamo Suzuki Vitara 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 5 0 SUVs
Alamo Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
GreenMotion
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
PLN 136.72
Lowest daily price
PLN 48.00
Total cars available
258

Top 13 suppliers in San Jose (Downtown) in 2025

GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Exceptional 9.3 / 24 reviews
+50625424865
Edificio Adobe, Calle 34, Barrio Corazon De Jesus,, Distrito Hospital
PLN 48 - PLN 271
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.2 / 18 reviews
22427733
AVENUE 18, BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET
PLN 171 - PLN 1,028
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
EasyCar
EasyCar
Exceptional 9.2 / 13 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
PLN 82 - PLN 811
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Adobe Rent a Car
Adobe Rent a Car
Exceptional 9 / 6 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
PLN 94 - PLN 908
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
22427800
Paseo Colon 100 E Statue Leon, Cortez Next To National Bank
PLN 182 - PLN 1,106
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
National
National
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
22427878
La Asunción, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703, Costa Rica
PLN 182 - PLN 1,104
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
PLN 112 - PLN 346
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Payless Car Rental
Payless Car Rental
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+50622560101 / 18004973659
Paseo Colon, Mantica, San Jose
PLN 148 - PLN 441
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
AmiGO Rent a Car
AmiGO Rent a Car
Average 7.9 / 34 reviews
+50625233200
Amigo, Av. 13, San José, Amón, 10101
PLN 98 - PLN 290
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
07:00 - 16:00
Sun:
07:00 - 16:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
50624362015
Paseo Colon -Corner Of 30Th St
PLN 354 - PLN 463
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.3 / 5 reviews
+50622571158 / +50640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, Entre Calle, C. 32 30 y, San José, Pitahaya, 10108, Costa Rica
PLN 122 - PLN 199
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+50650640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, 10102 SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
PLN 122 - PLN 199
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+50622960167
Sabana Norte contiguo al Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José Province, San José, 10108, Costa Rica
PLN 172 - PLN 531
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:00
Tue:
13:00 - 17:00
Wed:
13:00 - 17:00
Thu:
13:00 - 17:00
Fri:
13:00 - 17:00
Sat:
13:00 - 17:00
Sun:
13:00 - 17:00
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