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What car hire company in San José has the most locations?
Sunnycars has the most locations of any car hire company in San José, with 8 locations.
What car do most people hire in San José?
For an average of R541/day (and as low as R71/day), Toyota RAV4 hire in San José is the most popular car among our users. Hiring the Suzuki Jimny in San José for R586/day on average (R69/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.
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R99 - R770
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R341 - R1 159
The average price of a small car hire in San José, Costa Rica is R304. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San José, Costa Rica is in September. The price is 68% lower than the rest of the year at just R99 per day. A small car rental is typically 55% less expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a medium car hire in San José, Costa Rica is R662. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San José, Costa Rica is in October. The price is 64% lower than the rest of the year at just R243 per day. A medium car rental is typically 1% less expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a large car hire in San José, Costa Rica is R1 034. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San José, Costa Rica is in September. The price is 60% lower than the rest of the year at just R415 per day. A large car rental is typically 36% more expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in San José, Costa Rica is R589. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San José, Costa Rica is in October. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just R314 per day. A SUV rental is typically 12% less expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a van hire in San José, Costa Rica is R1 205. The cheapest time to hire a van in San José, Costa Rica is in June. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just R615 per day. A van rental is typically 45% more expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in San José, Costa Rica is R745. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in San José, Costa Rica is in September. The price is 54% lower than the rest of the year at just R349 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in San José, Costa Rica is R883. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San José, Costa Rica is in September. The price is 57% lower than the rest of the year at just R382 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 25% more expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
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I never rented the car with them. When we arrived the man who were on the Avis front desk at Crowne Plaza Corobicí Hotel decided that he didn’t want to rent the car to us. So we never got the car and it was a big problem for us and our family vacation.
2,0
Poor|Oct 2022
The kayak price was way off. The actual price of the rental came to nearly 4 times the kayak quote for the reservation. Will never use kayak to rent a car again.
Customer service was great. They didn't try to scam me with hidden fees or falsehoods about coverage. Another in my group rented through enterprise and they tried to make him pay all sorts of extras that aren't required (we rented in San Jose). I also had some car issues on the way back and they were helpful and understanding.
4,0
Mediocre|May 2023
The ad never said that the insurance fee Is the doble of the rental. And the servir provide by the budget employee was unpolite and bad.
8,0
Very Good|Apr 2023
Felt sort of corralled into the upgrade I got. Booked a 7p 4x4 online and was told in person it was only 2WD. Was then told the Land Cruiser I got was the only one left on the lot. 3 hours later my brother in law got a Land Cruiser and was told it was the last one on the lot.
4,0
Mediocre|Mar 2023
Budget in Costa Rica, our flight was delayed so we called the 1800 number where an automated message told us that 'if your flight is delayed, not to worry they have the flight info and will hold on to your car, even if they don't have the flight number we hold your vehicle for 24hrs' So that was a relief until we got to the Budget booth in the airport where they told us they didn't have our car and that we should have let them know. I told them we called and heard the message and they responded with 'oh you didn't call the Costa Rica line' They ended up having a car we could use but it was a larger more expensive SUV and needed 'a better insurance package' so we had to pay more than we 'budgeted' for. Use another car rental place in Costa Rica there's lots to choose from.
2,0
Poor|Feb 2023
Additional insurance charges; vehicle was in poor condiition; very long check in process
2,0
Poor|Aug 2022
The manager at Budget Rental Car (San José, Costa Rica) explained that what I was purchasing was an added option for their highest, “full protection”. I bumped the front driver side plastic bumper. No accident. No other persons involved. I put chased full protection. I bumped the front driver side plastic bumper. No accident. No police needed. No other persons involved. And now I have to pay $300 US Dollars for a person not writing a report about it until this moment (2 days after.) Nothing changed, just when the report was written down. As one who works in real estate, I know an added fee when I see one. This is an added penalty fee without justification. I am requesting a refund of the added administrative charge. I purchased the full protective warranty, so I knew I was covered. Except that I wasn’t/am not. Choose a different company.
Horrible. We paid way more than what whas announced, we've been downgraded and the worst part is that we've been scammed, we had to pay 550$ (in addition to the 1100$ we already paid for 9 days of rental). We've been insulted and even threatened by the employee when we asked questions about it. I still haven't received the deposit back (500$). So far, it's like I paid 2000$ for being downgraded, insulted and threatened. Shame on U-Save and shame on Kayak and Expedia for having those kind of scams on their website!!!
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in San José so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my San José, Costa Rica car hire?
In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your San José car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in San José offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.
What is the speed limit in San José, Costa Rica?
40 km/h is the city speed limit for San José, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around San José are 60 km/h and 100 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in San José, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.
What car hire company has the Toyota 4Runner in San José?
Priceless is the most popular car hire company offering Toyota 4Runner hire in San José. The cost to hire the Toyota 4Runner from Priceless is R235/day on average.
What is the weather like in San José, Costa Rica in October?
Typically, the weather in San José through the month of October is 68 °F and the expected precipitation is 290 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.
Is the weather in San José similar to the rest of San José Province?
Travellers looking to leave from San José on a road trip around San José Province or the surrounding areas during the month of October should expect temperatures around 68 °F and about 290 mm of possible rain through the month.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San José?
Prices for cars in San José are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San José?
As of October 2026, there are 114 operators available to choose from for cars in San José.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San José?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San José. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you ’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San José?
When hiring a car in San José, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.
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Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San José?
Booking a car hire in San José via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San José?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in San José by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in San José with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in San José.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San José on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in San José with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in San José which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in San José.
Can I search for rental cars in San José with unlimited kilometres on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for rental car deals in San José with unlimited kilometres on momondo.
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