San Jose Airport Car Rental Mini Guide
If you are looking to rent a car at San Jose Airport, then Rhino can save you time and money. We compare San Jose car rental deals from all the leading car rental suppliers in Costa Rica. As we have been collaborating with the best supplier of car rental at San Jose Airport for years, we get preferential rates that are not available elsewhere and pass the saving directly onto you. Whether you are looking for a cheap economy car rental in San Jose, or you want a premium saloon, we have every option covered.
Getting to San Jose is simple and major international airlines serve the airport from all over the globe including
America, Europe and Asia. Upon arrival, car rental at San Jose International Airport can be collected from the car rental desks in the arrivals hall. If you are hiring a car in Costa Rica for the first time we recommend reading our
Drive Smart Costa Rica guide to ensure you know the rules of the road and can drive safely in and around San Jose.
Cheapest car hire in San Jose Airport
Nissan March
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 79.77 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 558.39 EUR from 23/01/2023
Chevrolet Beat
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 83.01 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 581.10 EUR from 23/01/2023
Hyundai i10
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 83.38 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 583.67 EUR from 23/01/2023
Hyundai Accent
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 84.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 593.26 EUR from 23/01/2023
Hyundai Accent
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 84.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 593.26 EUR from 23/01/2023
Kia Rio
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 84.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 593.26 EUR from 23/01/2023
Kia Rio
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 84.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 593.26 EUR from 23/01/2023
Chevrolet Sonic
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 84.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 593.26 EUR from 23/01/2023
Nissan Tiida
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 85.57 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 599.05 EUR from 23/01/2023
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San Jose Airport car hire special offers
We currently have 1 special offers for car rental in San Jose Airport including;
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Pre-Registration available
For faster, easier car hire, add driver details before pick-up available from
ALAMO, GREEN MOTION.
Useful to know about San Jose Airport
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to give it its full name
- Is 12 miles from the city itself, easily reached using a rental car
- A $26 fee is levied to all passengers on departure by the Costa Rican Government
- Airlines such as United Airlines, Iberia, Condor and Air Canada all fly into the Airport
Popular car hire destinations in San Jose Airport
Best car rental companies in San Jose Airport
9.3
No.1: SIXT,
based on 41 reviews
14 min (average wait time)
8.6
No.2: EASY CAR,
based on 18 reviews
18 min (average wait time)
7.9
No.3: ENTERPRISE,
based on 15 reviews
6 min (average wait time)
San Jose Airport car hire information
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€ 558.39
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 79.77
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in San Jose Airport
| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 118 |
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| February | € 94 |
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| March | € 101 |
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| April | € 75 |
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| May | € 63 |
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| June | € 71 |
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| July | € 86 |
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| August | € 74 |
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| September | € 67 |
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| October | € 60 |
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| November | € 84 |
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| December | € 109 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 79 |
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| February | € 72 |
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| March | € 78 |
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| April | € 56 |
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| May | € 49 |
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| June | € 64 |
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| July | € 71 |
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| August | € 49 |
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| September | € 44 |
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| October | € 38 |
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| November | € 52 |
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| December | € 63 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 145 |
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| February | € 139 |
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| March | € 127 |
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| April | € 108 |
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| May | € 96 |
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| June | € 89 |
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| July | € 94 |
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| August | € 92 |
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| September | € 83 |
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| October | € 94 |
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| November | € 110 |
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| December | € 201 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 133 |
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| February | € 89 |
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| March | € 106 |
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| April | € 80 |
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| May | € 74 |
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| June | € 88 |
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| July | € 102 |
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| August | € 90 |
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| September | € 86 |
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| October | € 73 |
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| November | € 104 |
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| December | € 128 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 245 |
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| February | € 207 |
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| March | € 173 |
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| April | € 139 |
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| May | € 136 |
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| June | € 153 |
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| July | € 117 |
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| August | € 210 |
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| September | € 178 |
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| October | € 171 |
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| November | € 159 |
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| December | € 241 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 63 |
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| February | € 64 |
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| March | € 71 |
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| April | € 49 |
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| May | € 48 |
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| June | € 44 |
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| July | € 59 |
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| August | € 46 |
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| September | € 47 |
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| October | € 41 |
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| November | € 36 |
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| December | € 58 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 149 |
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| February | € 140 |
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| March | € 145 |
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| April | € 119 |
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| May | € 96 |
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| June | € 115 |
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| July | € 107 |
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| August | € 112 |
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| September | € 95 |
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| October | € 88 |
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| November | € 126 |
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| December | € 169 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 103 |
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| February | € 85 |
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| March | € 81 |
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| April | € 61 |
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| May | € 54 |
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| June | € 60 |
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| July | € 81 |
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| August | € 69 |
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| September | € 58 |
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| October | € 52 |
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| November | € 68 |
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| December | € 95 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in San Jose Airport
How much does car hire in San Jose Airport cost?
Car hire in San Jose Airport costs as little as €79.80 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Economy class vehicle is €105.20 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €532.40 per day from GREEN MOTION for a Toyota Prado.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in San Jose Airport?
8 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in San Jose Airport, including BUDGET, SIXT, EUROPCAR, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in San Jose Airport?
None of the car hire companies in San Jose Airport are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in San Jose Airport?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, SIXT Franchise has the highest customer rating for car hire in San Jose Airport with a score of 9.3/10
with EasyCar rated second best with a score of 8.6/10
.
How much does it cost to hire a compact car in San Jose Airport?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in San Jose Airport is €593.26 per week from ACE.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in San Jose Airport?
The cheapest car hire company in San Jose Airport is AVIS, with prices for a Economy class car such as the Nissan March available from as little as €558.39 per week.
How much is fuel in San Jose Airport?
You can expect to pay €1.366/ltr of petrol and €1.392/ltr of diesel in San Jose Airport. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in San Jose Airport?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in San Jose Airport with leading car hire companies such as ACE, ADOBE, ALAMO, AMIGO, AVIS, DOLLAR, EASY CAR, ENTERPRISE, GREEN MOTION, NATIONAL, PAYLESS, SIXT as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in San Jose Airport?
We can arrange Compact, Economy, Economy Elite, Fullsize, Intermediate, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Special and Standard class rental cars in San Jose Airport.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in San Jose Airport?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in San Jose Airport, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in San Jose Airport is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in San Jose Airport?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in San Jose Airport at the moment, however AVIS rates start from just €558.39 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €558.39 from AVIS in San Jose - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in San Jose Airport?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in San Jose Airport is €558.60 per week with an average price of €736.40 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in San Jose Airport
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
San Jose Airport
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Alamo (tel: 22427733)
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Avis (tel: 506-2293-2222)
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Budget (tel: 506-2-436-2010)
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Adobe (tel: (506)-2542-4848 )
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Sixt (tel: +506-2431-3803)
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Green motion (tel: (506) 4036-74-00 - (506) 4036-74-31)
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Amigo (tel: +506 - 2442-8585)
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Payless (tel: 50624304647)
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Europcar (tel: 506 (0) 25199308)
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Easy car (tel: +506 2442 2422)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
San Jose Airport
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Alamo (LA ASUNCION DE BELEN, CALLE DON CHICO, BELEN, 40703)
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Avis (Juan Santamaria Intl Apo, Alajuela)
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Budget (Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo, San Jose, 255-1007)
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Adobe (Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 1.4 Km East on Rio Segundo Main Road, San Jose)
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Sixt (Oficentro Plaza aeropuerto C3, Alajuela)
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Green motion (Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Alajuela, 1017)
Car hire company ratings in
San Jose Airport
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SIXT Franchise: Rated 9.3/10 from 7 reviews
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EasyCar: Rated 8.6/10 from 6 reviews
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Enterprise Franchise: Rated 7.9/10 from 6 reviews
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BUDGET ABG Franchise: Rated 7.1/10 from 7 reviews
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ALAMO ehi: Rated 6.7/10 from 6 reviews
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Amigo Rent a Car: Rated 6.3/10 from 6 reviews