Car Hire at San Jose Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 33.01
per day
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 43.31
per day
Compact
Toyota Rush
or comparable
£ 48.51
per day
Intermediate
Kia Rio
or comparable
£ 55.44
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 66.23
/ per day
Full-size
Nissan Sentra
or comparable
£ 71.90
/ per day
Full-size Elite
Chevrolet Captiva
or comparable
£ 87.26
/ per day
Special
Toyota Rush
or comparable
£ 92.22
/ 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 19:40 on 2023-03-24.
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Travel Information
Language
Spanish,
English
English
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
506
Average car hire price
£ 62.23 / per day
Average car hire length
12 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
40 - 60 km/h
25 - 37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.29 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.62 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.07 / 1 liter
Airport information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
- IATA: SJO
- ICAO: MROC
- Name: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Flights per year: 87,771
- Passengers (per year): 4,595,355
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at San Jose Airport?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at San Jose Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at San Jose Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at San Jose Airport is October with prices starting at £ 23.21 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 73.64. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 44. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent hire length at San Jose Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at San Jose Airport keep them for an average of 14 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in March keep them for an average of 11.
Average Hire Length at San Jose Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at San Jose Airport?
Though Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in February. October is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | AmiGO Rent a Car, MEX RENT A CAR, Economy rent a car, Avis, Flexways |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £ 33 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | NUCarrentals |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Nissan Kicks | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Chevrolet Beat | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Suzuki Jimny | 3 | 1 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Suzuki Jimny | 2 | 1 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Toyota Rush | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Flexways | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 3 | 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.
AM
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Beat
6 March 2023
We drove 2000km over three weeks spanning both coasts and the middle of Costa Rica. Brilliant. Be ready for lots of unfinished roads in some places.
CC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
3 March 2023
We had a great boat trip from Uvita. Our week in the OSA Peninsula was both relaxing and lots of fun. Horse riding along the beach and through the forest meant we could see more wildlife than when we went on foot through Corcovado, although that was really good too. Monteverde was obviously a lot colder but abundance of humming birds was a highlight to a very enjoyable stay. The Martino
CN
United Kingdom
Toyota Rush
2 March 2023
Our SUV got us to everywhere, over 2,500 kilometers, though rivers, seas, mountains, mud tracks and survived the pot-holes!
AS
United Kingdom
Hyundai Creta
9 February 2023
We drove more than 1600km covering a lot of Costa Rica from the Caribbean coast near Panama to the Pacific coast near Nicaragua. We saw lots of wildlife, stayed at some fabulous places, ate great food, met lots of wonderful people and had a fantastic time.
RF
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
12 September 2022
The car allowed us to visit multiple locations in Costa Rica including the volcano at LaFortuna, the cloud forests at Monteverde, the rain forest at Rio Perdido and the Pacific Coast where we spent 4 enjoyable nights
MC
United Kingdom
Toyota Rush
18 June 2022
An SUV would be ideal for the roads if you are planning on staying from the highways. Many roads are uneven with potholes spread across them. The SUV helped navigate these with ease.
EO
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
14 June 2022
A shuttle was ready and waiting to pick up us up from the airport. Once we arrived at the office, we were in and out within half an hour- the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. When returning the car we were in a hurry to make our outgoing flight, and they were very helpful expediting the closure process.
MR
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
8 April 2022
You really need a 4 x 4 if you want to properly travel Costa Rica as may roads are unmade and with large potholes when travelling in land or off the main roads. Don't bother hiring a GPS or downloading google maps as Waze is the most accurate way of navigating.
AL
United Kingdom
Hyundai Creta
27 March 2022
Crazy driving in CR as all drivers use full beam almost all the time and they do not switch them off making driving very dangerous at night. It’s like this is not regulated at all in CR. Overall we have enjoyed the experience and the car. Thank you
DP
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail 4x4
5 March 2022
Costa Rica is a great country. Driving is difficult at night due to poor lighting and roads.
leave plenty of time for Car hire collection they are not at the airport and lots of paperwork to fill in.
Arenal is fabulous so is Quepos.
Double check that you are charged the right amount when you pay and that you are charged in the right currency.
don't attempt to drive in rush hour.
DB
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Lancer
21 February 2022
we did a lot of driving the roads are poor you need a 4 x 4
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Adobe Rent a Car
9.27 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.19 / 10
Total number of reviews
57
Total rental companies
21
Average daily price
£ 62.23
Lowest daily price
£ 33.01
Total cars available
229
Top 21 Hire Companies at San Jose Airport in 2023
Adobe Rent a Car
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
£ 79 - £ 136
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
Alamo
22427733
La Asuncion De Belen
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
EasyCar
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
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
SIXT
+50624313803
Oficentro Plaza aeropuerto C3
£ 66 - £ 118
National
+50622427911 / +50622427878
De Belen, C. Don Chico, Heredia, Belén, 40703
£ 88 - £ 140
AmiGO Rent a Car
+50624428585
From Juan Santamaría Airport, 1 Km E, 50 Mts N., San Jose
£ 38 - £ 108
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
Enterprise
22427800
La Asuncion De Belen
£ 89 - £ 141
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
Hertz
50640020713
Juan Santamaria Intl Apto.
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:00
Tue:05:00-23:00
Wed:05:00-23:00
Thu:05:00-23:00
Fri:05:00-23:00
Sat:05:00-23:00
Sun:05:00-23:00
Europcar
+50650640023857
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria, Shuttle Service
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
+50650640023857
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria, Shuttle Service
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
MEX RENT A CAR
+50624300629
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
£ 48 - £ 79
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
York Car Rental
+50670040090
200 Meters East From Fiesta Casino
£ 62 - £ 132
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
Flexways
+5491152599877
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
£ 51 - £ 103
Dollar
+50624432950
Alajuela Province, Alajuela
£ 80 - £ 167
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
GreenMotion
+50640367431 / +50640367400
3, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, 20109
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
NUCarrentals
50624426000
FRONT OF HAMPTON INN & SUITES
£ 33 - £ 66
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
+50624304647
Alajuela Province, Rio Segundo, San Jose
£ 63 - £ 143
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
Budget
+50624362010
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
£ 96 - £ 182
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
Routes Car Rental
+50687733000
500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Working hours
Mon:06:30-19:30
Tue:06:30-19:30
Wed:06:30-19:30
Thu:06:30-19:30
Fri:06:30-19:30
Sat:06:30-19:30
Sun:06:30-19:30
Economy rent a car
+50622992000
Arrivals, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
£ 63 - £ 155
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
Avis
+50622932222
Juan Santamaría International Airport Baggage reclaim area Alajuela Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
£ 60 - £ 146
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
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