Car Hire in San Jose (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Hyundai Verna or comparable


€8.94 per day
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable


€15.44 per day
Intermediate
Nissan Almera or comparable


€25.99 per day
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable


€30.26 per day
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Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa or comparable


€33.57 per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or comparable


€34.99 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or comparable


€37.59 per day
Special Crossover
Toyota Rush or comparable


€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%
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
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)
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.
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)
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
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
+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
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
22427733
AVENUE 18, BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET
€34 - €129
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
+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
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
+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
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
22427800
Paseo Colon 100 E Statue Leon, Cortez Next To National Bank
€36 - €112
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
22427878
La Asunción, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703, Costa Rica
€37 - €138
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
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
€26 - €80
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
+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
+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
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
07:00 - 16:00
Sun:
07:00 - 16:00

Budget
50624362015
Paseo Colon -Corner Of 30Th St
€82 - €108
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
+50622571158 / +50640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, Entre Calle, C. 32 30 y, San José, Pitahaya, 10108, Costa Rica
€29 - €74
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
+50650640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE,
COSTA RICA,
10102 SAN JOSE
COSTA RICA
€29 - €74
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
+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
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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