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Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$36.98
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
After passing the customs post, go to the Terminal Exit, on the way, find the booths of some rent a car, neither Adobe Rent a Car nor EasyCar Costa Rica have cubicles in that area. A meeting and greetings service is provided when leaving the terminal, locate the representative, who carries a sign with renter name and flight number, the representative will guide renter to transfer service to the office near the terminal. The car will be waiting for renter after complying the rental documentation.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
11
A/C
5
$46.37
per day
Free shuttle service
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting for the clients in front of the Malinche restaurant, after Customs, who coordinates an exclusive shuttle to the office 5 minutes away.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The client must make the return in the office. You will be given an exclusive shuttle to the airport.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$57.17
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
This location has Shuttle bus service. Please go to the shuttle bus area and wait for a shuttle. For more information please call
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$69.22
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
After passing the customs post, go to the Terminal Exit, on the way, find the booths of some rent a car, neither Adobe Rent a Car nor EasyCar Costa Rica have cubicles in that area. A meeting and greetings service is provided when leaving the terminal, locate the representative, who carries a sign with renter name and flight number, the representative will guide renter to transfer service to the office near the terminal. The car will be waiting for renter after complying the rental documentation.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Special Van
Manual
12
A/C
5
$70.44
per day
Free shuttle service
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
Off the airport. After declaring your luggage from customs, go past the car rental counters in the airport lobby and proceed to the outside where an AmiGO Rent a Car representative will be waiting for you in order to arrange the shuttle transfer to the pick-up location.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
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Nissan Urvan
or similar Oversized Van
Manual
16
A/C
3
$79.48
per day
Free shuttle service
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
A Shuttle service is provided from San Jose international airport. A U-Save representative will be waiting for the customer outside the main terminal. Please call 00506 21 030 390 if you require any assistance.
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
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Hyundai H-1
or similar Standard Van
Manual
11
A/C
4
$97.11
per day
Free shuttle service
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Shuttle bus will take you to the rental office (served by Solid Car Rental; situated at 1.4 Km East. of Holiday Inn Express, Alajuela, Costa Rica). Call local office 00506 442 6000 or 001 800 390 7065 for local inquiries.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
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Nissan Urvan
or similar Oversized Van
Manual
11
A/C
4
$120.76
per day
Free shuttle service
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
The representative will be waiting at the car rental desk located in Terminal. There will be a shuttle to the central office (which is approximately 10 minutes from the airport) where the customer will receive the car.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
Leave in return office, instructions in Rental Agreement jacket.
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$130.90
per day
Free shuttle service
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
After being served at the counter, representative will take you to the shuttle to the rental facility, where you will obtain your rental agreement and the vehicle.
Drop-off information
Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO)
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:33 on 25/10/26. 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
$20 per day
Average car rental length
14 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
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 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 $20 |
Average Van Rental Price at San Jose Airport
$183
$92
$0
$167
in January
Jan
$119
in February
Feb
$140
in March
Mar
$95
in April
Apr
$56
in May
May
$59
in June
Jun
$86
in July
Jul
$133
in August
Aug
$91
in September
Sep
$48
in October
Oct
$76
in November
Nov
$143
in December
Dec
The most cost-effective month to rent a van at San Jose Airport is October with prices per day starting from $48.35.
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
26.4
13.2
0
9 times in January
Jan
5 times in February
Feb
19 times in March
Mar
17 times in April
Apr
12 times in May
May
15 times in June
Jun
7 times in July
Jul
7 times in August
Aug
4 times in September
Sep
12 times in October
Oct
12 times in November
Nov
24 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 14 days in June, while those picking up their van in August keep them for an average of 6 days.
Average Van Rental Length at San Jose Airport
15
8
0
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
14 days in June
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
9 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
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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 9 suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2026
9.5
Excellent
147 ratings
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.6
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.8
Car condition
9.5
$69–$86
per day
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
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9.4
Excellent
218 ratings
Value for money
9.2
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.6
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.4
$37–$48
per day
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
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Enterprise
8.8
Very Good
60 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$131
per day
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
+50622427800
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00:00-23:59
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00:00-23:59
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8.0
Good
654 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.0
$70
per day
San Jose Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
+50624428585
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05:00-22:00
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7.9
Average
128 ratings
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
$121
per day
C. Echeverria, Heredia, Alajuela Province, Dollar, Alajuela
+50640522000
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06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
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NUCarrentals
7.7
Average
90 ratings
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.6
$97
per day
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
+50624426000
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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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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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7.2
Below Average
208 ratings
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
7.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.0
$46
per day
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
+50670040090 / +50670040091
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06:00-22:30
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Europcar
7.2
Below Average
56 ratings
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.0
$57
per day
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
+50640023857 / +50672140094
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00:01-23:59
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00:01-23:59
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00:01-23:59
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00:01-23:59
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00:01-23:59
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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
$79
per day
U-Save Car Rental, 500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
+50621030390
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06:00-22:00
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