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Suzuki Jimny
or comparable
Manual
5
A/C
3
£14.49
per day
7.1
Below Average
197 ratings
Suzuki Jimny
or comparable
Automatic
4
A/C
3
£15.18
per day
7.8
Average
260 ratings
Hyundai Tucson
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£16.72
per day
7.1
Below Average
197 ratings
Suzuki Vitara
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£16.83
per day
7.8
Average
260 ratings
Mitsubishi ASX
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£17.65
per day
7.8
Average
260 ratings
Kia Sportage
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£17.65
per day
7.8
Average
260 ratings
Nissan Kicks
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£18.96
per day
7.1
Below Average
197 ratings
Mitsubishi ASX
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£18.96
per day
7.1
Below Average
197 ratings
Chevrolet Captiva
or comparable
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£19.30
per day
7.8
Average
260 ratings
Showing 9 out of 33 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:28 on 24/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+506
Average car hire price
£19 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
£1.20 per litre or £4.54 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.24 per litre or £4.69 per gallon
Score
9.1 / 10
When to book at San Jose Airport and for how long?
During which month is it most affordable to hire an SUV at San Jose Airport?
Prices for hiring a car at San Jose Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December |
| Average price £19 |
Average SUV Hire Price at San Jose Airport
£65
£32
£0
£42
in January
Jan
£44
in February
Feb
£43
in March
Mar
£25
in April
Apr
£17
in May
May
£19
in June
Jun
£27
in July
Jul
£25
in August
Aug
£16
in September
Sep
£15
in October
Oct
£22
in November
Nov
£59
in December
Dec
Car hire suppliers at San Jose Airport offer the best value for hiring an SUV in October with a minimum price of £14.75.
Which month sees the highest demand for SUV hire at San Jose Airport?
Travellers are more often prefer an SUV at San Jose Airport in February, while they less often prefer one in September.
Popularity of SUV Hire at San Jose Airport by Monthly Searches
1,018.6
509.3
0
794 times in January
Jan
926 times in February
Feb
820 times in March
Mar
577 times in April
Apr
402 times in May
May
408 times in June
Jun
372 times in July
Jul
430 times in August
Aug
186 times in September
Sep
212 times in October
Oct
537 times in November
Nov
769 times in December
Dec
How long are SUVs typically hired for at San Jose Airport?
Travellers like to keep their hired SUVs for 16 days in January, while this drops to an average of 12 days in September, which makes it the month with the shortest average hire period.
Average SUV Hire Length at San Jose Airport
18
9
0
16 days in January
Jan
13 days in February
Feb
13 days in March
Mar
13 days in April
Apr
13 days in May
May
16 days in June
Jun
15 days in July
Jul
13 days in August
Aug
12 days in September
Sep
14 days in October
Oct
15 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting an SUV at San Jose Airport
9.5
Average rating
Based on 8 reviews
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Toyota RAV4
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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7 Mar 2026
Ethan L.
Nissan Kicks
Beaches, sun etc
6 Dec 2025
SAIDAT T.
Suzuki Jimny
We travelled all round Costa Rica in 2 weeks and had no issues with the car and the different terrains.
11 Feb 2025
Octavio A.
Toyota RAV4
Costa Rica is a very beautiful country, with many great views and nature spots.
3 Jan 2025
Mark R.
Hyundai Santa Fe
The trip itself was great we got to see lots and do lots the only reason I give it a score of 7 is because unfortunately it rained every day for 2 out of our 3 week stay :(
29 Sept 2024
Mateusz S.
Toyota RAV4
We drove around Costa Rica, we've been to many different places and 4x4 car we rented did a great job.
4 Jan 2024
Ian S.
Suzuki Vitara
Spent 31 days exploring Costa Rica Central and Pacific area wild life and nature superb weather in the south on side of the trip was wetter then I expected in the dry season as you travel north is get drier. Night life is San Jose and some resort areas many places just local bars etc. Main issue is that it is now the most expensive of the Central America countries food and hotels near to but slightly cheaper then the USA food very American, but still a great experience!
21 Aug 2023
Stuart M.
Nissan X-Trail
Loads of wildlife and great food, Costa Rica is an amazing place
25 Jan 2023
Graeme J.
Nissan X-Trail
Nature was amazing
Top 18 suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2026
GreenMotion
9.5
Excellent
249 ratings
Value for money
9.3
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.6
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.5
£37–£41
per day
Plaza Mango, Local Lc-103, Radial Francisco J. Orlich,
+50625424860
Show 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
National
9.2
Excellent
33 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
£419
per day
De Belen, C. Don Chico, Heredia, Belén, 40703
+50622427911 / +50622427878
Show 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
Jumbo Car
9.1
Excellent
66 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
£51
per day
Autos Jumbo, Río Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, 20109
+50622558626 / +50688858626
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:59
Tue
07:00-20:59
Wed
07:00-20:59
Thu
07:00-20:59
Fri
07:00-20:59
Sat
07:00-20:59
Sun
07:00-20:59
Avanti Rent a Car
8.9
Very Good
58 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£26–£65
per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Provincia De Alajuela, Rio Segundo, Costa Rica
+50685198889 / +50661387443
Show 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
Enterprise
8.8
Very Good
58 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
£396
per day
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
+50622427800
Show 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
Costa Car
8.4
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
£25–£36
per day
500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Provincia De Alajuela, Alajuela, 20109, Costa Car, Costa Rica
+50621016579 / +50671774805
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-21:59
Tue
06:00-21:59
Wed
06:00-21:59
Thu
06:00-21:59
Fri
06:00-21:59
Sat
06:00-21:59
Sun
06:00-21:59
Flexways
7.8
Average
260 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
7.4
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.3
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
7.8
£15–£42
per day
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
+5491152599877 / +541152630917
Show working hours
Mon
05:00-23:59
Tue
05:00-23:59
Wed
05:00-23:59
Thu
05:00-23:59
Fri
05:00-23:59
Sat
05:00-23:59
Sun
05:00-23:59
NUCarrentals
7.8
Average
88 ratings
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.7
£51–£399
per day
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
+50624426000
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
MEX RENT A CAR
7.8
Average
547 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
7.3
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.7
£20–£91
per day
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
+50624300629
Show 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
Autounion
7.3
Below Average
11 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
6.9
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
6.3
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.4
£41–£1,272
per day
Autounion, Provincia de Alajuela, Río Segundo, 20109
+50671409685 / +50662673423 / +50670166829
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-21:00
Tue
06:00-21:00
Wed
06:00-21:00
Thu
06:00-21:00
Fri
06:00-21:00
Sat
06:00-21:00
Sun
06:00-21:00
Europcar
7.2
Below Average
54 ratings
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
6.5
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.0
£38–£137
per day
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
+50640023857 / +50672140094
Show 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
EC Rent a Car
7.1
Below Average
197 ratings
Value for money
6.6
Ease of finding
7.2
Agent helpfulness
7.0
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
7.6
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
6.9
£14–£37
per day
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
+50670040090 / +50670040091
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-22:30
Tue
06:00-22:30
Wed
06:00-22:30
Thu
06:00-22:30
Fri
06:00-22:30
Sat
06:00-22:30
Sun
06:00-22:30
U-Save
6.8
Poor
25 ratings
Value for money
6.6
Ease of finding
6.6
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7.1
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
6.6
£32–£141
per day
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
+50621030390
Show 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
NextCar
6.7
Poor
7 ratings
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
6.2
Drop-off speed
6.6
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
6.9
£57–£72
per day
600 Meters East Of The Airport
50660233707
Show 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
Routes Car Rental
6.5
Poor
156 ratings
Value for money
6.0
Ease of finding
5.5
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
6.6
Drop-off speed
7.3
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
6.6
£42–£86
per day
500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
+50661387443
Show 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
Ace Rent a car
6.3
Poor
87 ratings
Value for money
5.4
Ease of finding
5.8
Agent helpfulness
5.9
Pick-up speed
5.8
Drop-off speed
7.0
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
6.7
£35–£49
per day
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport,
500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
+50621016579
Show 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
Avis
5.9
Very Poor
308 ratings
Value for money
4.9
Ease of finding
5.4
Agent helpfulness
5.3
Pick-up speed
5.2
Drop-off speed
6.5
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.0
£49–£82
per day
Juan Santamaría International Airport Baggage reclaim area Alajuela Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
+50622932222
Show 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
Keddy
5.1
Very Poor
19 ratings
Value for money
5.0
Ease of finding
4.2
Agent helpfulness
5.2
Pick-up speed
4.0
Drop-off speed
5.0
Car cleanliness
6.1
Car condition
5.8
£20–£36
per day
Juan Santamaria International Airport
+50650640023857 / +50672140094
Show 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
Showing 9 out of 18 suppliers
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