San José Car Rentals

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When is it cheapest to rent a car in San José?

All	- 67 C$
Family size	6 C$ - 105 C$
Economy	3 C$ - 37 C$

The cheapest time to rent a car in San José is in October. The price is 91% lower than the rest of the year at just 1 CAD per day. The most expensive month is December. If you are looking for a specific car type, consider renting an economy car in September. If you need more room for your family, larger vehicles with 6+ seats are typically cheapest in September. The price of a car rental in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Top car rental suppliers in San José

Need advice on where to rent a car? These are top providers

Most popular	Alamo	Alamo gives you the cheapest deals in 5 locations around the city
Most locations	Alamo	Alamo gives you high quality and luxurious models in one of their 5 locations

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

San José, Costa Rica

Nearby attractions:

Ojo de Agua Spa Park		1.6 km
Amusement Park San Jose		9.5 km
Peace Park		11.2 km
Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica		12.6 km
La Salle Natural Science Museum		12.7 km

San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport

San José, Costa Rica

Nearby attractions:

Amusement Park San Jose		1.3 km
Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica		4.0 km
La Salle Natural Science Museum		4.2 km
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana		4.6 km
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden		4.7 km

Tambor Airport

Tambor, Costa Rica

Nearby attractions:

Peace Park		83 km
Ojo de Agua Spa Park		94 km
Amusement Park San Jose		100 km
La Salle Natural Science Museum		101 km
Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica		101 km

San José Car Rental Directory

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Distance to popular hotels from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Park your car and yourself at these popular hotels not far from San José Juan Santamaria Intl's car rental counter

Barceló San José

Residencial El Robledal, La Uruca, 4581150 | San José de Costa Rica

12.5 km from airport

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Autopista General Canas

5.5 km from airport

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Calle Central Y Tercera Av. 15

15.5 km from airport

Exe San Jose Center

Edificio Cristal, Avenida Principal, Calles 1 Y 3

15.8 km from airport

Hotel Balmoral

Avenida Central Calles 7 y 9

16.1 km from airport

Intercontinental Hotels Costa Rica At Multiplaza Mall

Prospero Fernandez Hwy. Escazu

8.0 km from airport

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson San Jose Aero

Sobre Autopista General Cañas

6.3 km from airport

Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center

Central Avenue Blvd 7th Street

16.0 km from airport

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Route 27

7.7 km from airport

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25

16.9 km from airport

Palma Real Hotel & Casino

200 Mts. Norte Del Ice, Sabana Norte

13.1 km from airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari San Jose -Costa Rica

San Antonio de Belen Ciudad Cariari

6.0 km from airport

Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica

Ave. 6, Calle 28

14.5 km from airport

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Forum 2 Business Park

4.5 km from airport

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Avenida 3 Entre Calles 9 Y 11

16.1 km from airport

Best Western Irazu Hotel & Studios

Km 3 Autopista General Canas

12.0 km from airport

Best Hostel San Jose

Avenida 9 Calle Central

15.5 km from airport

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central And Second Ave. Between 1 & 3

15.8 km from airport

Car Rental in San José

1,027 people have been looking for a car to rent in San José in April.

How much will it cost to rent a car in San José in May?

Our data shows that for weekend car rental deals during May in San José, you can expect to pay around 14 C$. A particularly good deal might be around 3 C$, which is the lowest quote for San José we've seen so far. Stretching your rental over seven days shifts the price range to about 3 C$ to 24 C$.

Can you rent a car from San José airport?

San José Tobias Bolanos Intl was popular among users looking in San José, with 8% selecting deals from the airport. The average price of a car rental from San José Tobias Bolanos Intl is 31 C$.

Where is it easiest to rent a car from in San José?

The most popular supplier in San José next month is Economy Rent a Car, which provided the best rental deal for users 26% of the time, followed by U-Save and Ace.

Can you rent an automatic car in San José?

Users search for automatic cars 54% of the time in San José. 6 C$ is the best price we've seen for an automatic transmission in San José for May.

What is the speed limit in San José?

Speed limits for cars, vans and motorcycles in San José vary according to road classification. The speed limit on a highway is 100 km/h. The limit for a single carriageway is 60 km/h. Urban areas such as cities can see the limit reduced to 40 km/h. Always follow local signage and instructions as speed limits may change locally.

What is the drink drive limit in San José?

The law addressing driving under the influence states that 0.1% BAC is the legal limit for operating a vehicle in San José.

How good are the roads in San José?

In San José the quality of the road network has been ranked no. 116 with a score of 2.9 - 7 being the highest score and 1 the lowest. CA enters at no. 26, with a road network quality score of 5.2. Roads will inevitably vary across the country so these sources are purely intended as a guide.