C$ 19/day Budget Rental Cars in San José

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Budget car rental deals in San José, San José Province

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	Small Cars	C$ 18 - C$ 118
	All Car Types	C$ 20 - C$ 103

The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in September when prices are C$ 18 per day on average. C$ 18 per day is 60% lower than the C$ 45 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in San José. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are C$ 21 per day on average. C$ 21 per day is 55% lower than the C$ 46 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in November when prices are C$ 25 per day on average. C$ 25 per day is 63% lower than the C$ 68 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in San José. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in San José, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are C$ 19 per day on average. C$ 19 per day is 61% lower than the C$ 49 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Pick-up truck car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in August when prices are C$ 62 per day on average. C$ 62 per day is 13% lower than the C$ 72 average yearly price for a Budget Pick-up truck rental in San José. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Pick-up truck car from Budget in San José, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Pick-up truck rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in November when prices are C$ 89 per day on average. C$ 89 per day is 37% lower than the C$ 142 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in San José. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

C$ 15/day

17 May - 31 May

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

C$ 16/day

14 Jul - 28 Jul

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

C$ 17/day

14 Jul - 28 Jul

See offer

San José’s Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget rental car location in San José, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

5.6

Fair

18 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|May 2023

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.

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Information about Budget car rentals in San José

How much will a Budget rental car in San José cost in May?

According to last year’s data, you can expect Budget rental car prices in San José to be C$ 32 per day on average in May. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as C$ 19 per day from Budget during this time of year in the city of San José. C$ 222 is typically the average week-long cost to rent a car from Budget in May while in San José.

Does Budget have a location at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Yes. The 1 location that Budget has at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can be found at Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo, {4} and {5}.

Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in San José?

Budget has free cancellations on car rentals in San José. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your rental last-minute. We recommend you call Budget for more information. San José area phone numbers for Budget can be found here within the Locations tab.

What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in San José in May?

The most popular type of car to rent from Budget in San José during May are SUV rentals. You can expect to pay around C$ 34 per day for SUV rentals in May, though some of our users found prices for as low as C$ 21 per day.

What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San José?

The cheapest type of car Budget has to offer in San José is the Economy at C$ 24 per day on average. C$ 24 per day is 22% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Budget, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 7% of momondo users who rented a car in San José from Budget chose the Economy, often because of the cost savings.

How many Budget car rental locations are there in San José?

There are 2 Budget car rental locations in San José. According to our users, the most popular Budget location in San José is located at Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo. 71% of our users who rented a car from Budget in San José did so from this location in the past year.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in San José?

Prices for cars in San José are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in San José?

As of April 2025, there are 104 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 numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San José?

To rent a car in San José, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.