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Pick-up location

Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO), San Jose, Costa Rica

Return car in same location

Pick-up dateSat, Aug 15

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Drop-off dateSun, Aug 23

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Driver's country of residence is

United States of America (USA)

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Cheapest car rental rates

Mitsubishi Outlander

Automatic

A/C

€45.41

per day

7.2

Below Average

54 ratings

Hyundai H-1

Manual

A/C

€117.74

per day

7.8

Average

88 ratings

Hyundai Staria

Automatic

A/C

€117.74

per day

7.8

Average

88 ratings

The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:34 on 13/08/26. 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

Country code

+506

Average car rental price

€35 per day

Average car rental length

13 days

Speed limit within town

25–50 km/h or 16–31 mph

Speed limit out of town

60 km/h or 37 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Average gas price

€1.39 per liter or €5.26 per gallon

Lowest gas price

€1.28 per liter or €4.85 per gallon

Highest gas price

€1.43 per liter or €5.41 per gallon

Rating

9.1 / 10

When to book at San Jose Airport and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a van at San Jose Airport?

The cost of renting a car at San Jose Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthOctober	Most expensive month January
Average price €35

Average Van Rental Price at San Jose Airport

€163

€82

€0

€149

in January

Jan

€106

in February

Feb

€124

in March

Mar

€86

in April

Apr

€50

in May

May

€55

in June

Jun

€77

in July

Jul

€97

in August

Aug

€62

in September

Sep

€40

in October

Oct

€58

in November

Nov

€134

in December

Dec

The most cost-effective month to rent a van at San Jose Airport is October with prices per day starting from €39.96.

When do travelers opt for renting a van at San Jose Airport?

The month with the highest demand for vans at San Jose Airport is December.

Popularity of Van Rental at San Jose Airport by Monthly Searches

23.1

11.6

9 times in January

Jan

5 times in February

Feb

19 times in March

Mar

16 times in April

Apr

12 times in May

May

14 times in June

Jun

7 times in July

Jul

12 times in August

Aug

9 times in September

Sep

5 times in October

Oct

10 times in November

Nov

21 times in December

Dec

What's the most common van rental duration at San Jose Airport?

Renters picking up a van at San Jose Airport keep them for an average of 15 days in June, while those picking up their van in May keep them for an average of 7 days.

Average Van Rental Length at San Jose Airport

12 days in January

Jan

10 days in February

Feb

10 days in March

Mar

10 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May

15 days in June

Jun

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Jul

8 days in August

Aug

7 days in September

Sep

14 days in October

Oct

9 days in November

Nov

13 days in December

Dec

Here's what travelers say about renting a van at San Jose Airport

9.8

Average rating

Based on 4 reviews

Best month to visit

December

Happiest customers drive

Hyundai Staria

All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.

Learn more

Dec 10, 2024

Sarah B.

Hyundai Staria

Amazing trip that included La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park and the pacific coast.

Nov 3, 2024

Christopher B.

Hyundai Staria

Easy and great van for a large group. However, please know that when using a Visa credit card it does not cover the insurance for a van that has more than 9 passengers. Adobe has vans for 11 people so you need to buy the next step of insurance. I checked registration and it is an 11 person vehicle.

Jul 24, 2023

Kerry B.

Hyundai H-1

We had a family of 8 in a large van rental. We went to Quepos to visit Manuel Antonio Park and the La Fortuna. We saw sloths, spider monkeys, capuchins, bats, poison dart frogs, toucans, macaws, agouti, leaf cutter ants, woodpeckers, crabs, hummingbirds, and more. We went ziplining at Arenal volcano, hiked to the waterfall in La Fortuna, catamaran in Quepos, the beach in Manuel Antonio, hot springs at Baldi in La Fortuna, Cloud Forest, and more.

Feb 23, 2023

Miguel E.

Hyundai H-1

Costa Rica baby, amazing place.

Top 2 suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2026

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

€118–€128

per day

Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica

+50624426000

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Mon

00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59

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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59

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00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59

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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

€45

per day

Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional

+50640023857 / +50672140094

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