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
€8.94 per day
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
€15.44 per day
Intermediate
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
€25.99 per day
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EasyCar
€30.26 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
€33.57 per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
€34.99 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€37.59 per day
Special Crossover
Toyota Rush or comparable
Toyota Rush
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
€40.37 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:31 on 07/07/2025. 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
€28 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
€1.22 per litre or €4.60 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.12 per litre or €4.26 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.27 per litre or €4.80 per gallon

Top location near City Centre

  1. Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) starting at €8.94 per day
    11.4 km / 7.1 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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)
€65.93
January
€65.59
February
€58.49
March
€29.87
April
€22.70
May
€21.93
June
€46.62
July
€31.94
August
€22.80
September
€23.74
October
€38.62
November
€66.64
December
The best month to hire a car in San Jose (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is €21.93 per day. This is 47% less than the yearly average and 67% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is €66.64 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
17
July
12
August
9
September
12
October
14
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
171%
January
97%
February
53%
March
79%
April
44%
May
48%
June
145%
July
132%
August
66%
September
70%
October
105%
November
189%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Alamo, AmiGO Rent a Car, EasyCar, GreenMotion, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price €9 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
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota Raize 5 2 SUVs
AmiGO Rent a Car Chevrolet Beat 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Suzuki Jimny 2 1 SUVs
Keddy Hyundai Verna 4 1 Medium cars
Alamo Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 5 0 SUVs
Alamo Suzuki Vitara 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mitsubishi ASX 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
€28.39
Lowest daily price
€8.94
Total cars available
235

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
€9 - €38
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.2 / 18 reviews
22427733
AVENUE 18, BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET
€34 - €129
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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EasyCar
EasyCar
Exceptional 9.2 / 13 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
€19 - €188
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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Adobe Rent a Car
Adobe Rent a Car
Very good 8.9 / 6 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
€22 - €217
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
22427800
Paseo Colon 100 E Statue Leon, Cortez Next To National Bank
€36 - €112
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
National
National
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
22427878
La Asunción, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703, Costa Rica
€37 - €138
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
€26 - €80
Working hours
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
Payless Car Rental
Payless Car Rental
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+50622560101 / 18004973659
Paseo Colon, Mantica, San Jose
€34 - €107
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
€15 - €17
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
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07:00 - 16:00
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07:00 - 16:00
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07:00 - 16:00
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07:00 - 16:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
50624362015
Paseo Colon -Corner Of 30Th St
€82 - €108
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
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07:00 - 17:00
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07:00 - 17:00
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07:00 - 17:00
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07:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 16:00
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08:00 - 16:00
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.3 / 4 reviews
+50622571158 / +50640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, Entre Calle, C. 32 30 y, San José, Pitahaya, 10108, Costa Rica
€29 - €74
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08:00 - 17:00
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Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+50650640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, 10102 SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
€29 - €74
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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Avis
Avis
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+50622960167
Sabana Norte contiguo al Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José Province, San José, 10108, Costa Rica
€40 - €123
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:00
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13:00 - 17:00
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13:00 - 17:00
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13:00 - 17:00
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13:00 - 17:00
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13:00 - 17:00

Our clients highly recommend us

8 Jul 2025
Simple and fast.
Simple and fast.
MACIEJ SZCZECINSKI
8 Jul 2025
Very good support!!!
Very good support!!!
Customer a.Ponomarev
8 Jul 2025
It was easy to make a reservation
It was easy to make a reservation
ISAO TAIRA
8 Jul 2025
Process was simple and quick
Process was simple and quick. Instructions were clear
Khalid Ozair
8 Jul 2025
Overall great and seamless experience…
Overall great and seamless experience with discover cars over my rental.
HOODA
8 Jul 2025
price
easy and best price
HANS - PETER SCHEIBBNER
8 Jul 2025
ease of process
ease of process
Merlinda Stettler
8 Jul 2025
Easy and comod
Easy and comod
Luis Pena
8 Jul 2025
quick, cheap, easy
quick, cheap, easy
Marek Kolarcik
8 Jul 2025
Great price, clear car details, easy booking
Great price, good info on the car, easy website to book on.
Lisa Lemire
8 Jul 2025
Fast
Fast and easy
Bart Heideman
8 Jul 2025
Great way to review all cars
Easy to navigate and clear ratings and charges for booking a hire car abroad.
Martene M
8 Jul 2025
Great
It was very Good
cliente
8 Jul 2025
Great service I've been using discover…
Great service I've been using discover car for yeara and always happy with the options they provide
Marissa
8 Jul 2025
Nice
Top, nice, comfortable
Nona TCHAGIASHVILI
8 Jul 2025
Easy site to navigate
Clean interface
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