Cheap Car Rental & Van Rental in San José

Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in San José

Which car rental companies are near or in San José?

There are over 24 car rental companies in San José. Car rental companies such as National, Economy, Alamo on Avenue 18th Between 11th & 13th Street, Sixt Downtown on Calle 43, Adobe on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio de Obreros 100 Metros Al Oeste 800 Metros Al Sur 10108, ACE on Paseo Colón, National on Avenue 18, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, Payless on Paseo Colón, Dollar on Hgy Nxt To Total, Hertz on Paseo Colón, Economy Talomex Sociedad Anónima on Avenida de Las Américas, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, Thrifty on Calle 3, Thrifty, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Avis on Crowne Plaza Corobici Conf Center Sabana Norte Contiguo Al Parque Met, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Alamo Hotel Irazu on Km 3 General Canas Highway Hotel Best Western Irazú 200 Meters East of Juan Pab, Economy Yoses on Calle 41, etc.

Do I need a credit card for car rental in San José?

You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in San José, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rental near me in San José?

Do a search for San José. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in San José from companies such as Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Sixt Downtown on Calle 43, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Thrifty, Payless on Paseo Colón and others.

What types of car can I rent in San José?

The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as intermediate elite, mini cars, hybrid cars, standard cars, minibus, estate, fullsize elite, premium cars, fullsize cars, 9 seater minivan, large truck-lorry, moped, small suv, intermediate, minivan, 5 seater minivan, exotic cars, luxury elite, electric cars, suv, medium suv, special cars, mini elite, economy cars, jeep, luxury cars, convertible, small-medium truck-lorry, 7 seater minivan, cargo van, economy elite, compact elite, compact cars in San José with autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in San José and Costa Rica?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Costa Rica on Autoprio.com were found at Firefly, Easycar, Adobe, Apex, U-Save, Economy, Mex and Green Motion. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in San José than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking.

What is the best rental car company in San José and Costa Rica?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Costa Rica are National, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Thrifty and Enterprise. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.

Where can I park a car in San José?

Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in San José are e.g. Parqueo Yani, Parqueo Oeste Multiplaza del Este, Parqueo Juan Pablo II, Parqueo el Estadio, Centro Comercial Desamparados Locales, Parqueo Ciudad del Este, Cosevi Parqueo, Parqueo Sur Multiplaza del Este, Terminal de Buses Lared, Parqueo Barrio Mexico, Parqueo Principal, Don Victor, Parque Migración, Belazza, Atlantis Plaza, Parqueo Suroeste Multiplaza del Este, Centro Commercial la Aurora, Parqueo Zona Fitness, Parqueo Público, Parqueo Profesores, Parqueo de Biología 1, Epa, Parqueo Walmart, Plaza del Sol, Parqueo Público Av 11 etc.

Where are there gas and service stations in or near San José?

Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near San José are e.g. Total Guadalupe (Red Total) on Calle 67, Estación de Servicio San Pedro on Vía 2, Estación Santo Domingo, Estación la Favorita los Yoses on Calle 37, Gasolinera Interamericana, Servicentro San Pablo, Uno on Autopista Próspero Fernández, Delta Santa Marta on Calle 21, Gas Caribe, Fill and Go on Autopista Próspero Fernández, Gasolinera Morales, Servicentro San Rafael on Avenida 29, Servicentro el Higuerón on Vía 2, Estación de Servicio la Trinidad on Ruta Nacional 209, Global Fuel Tiribi, Servicentro Ecológico el Labrador, Servicentro Ayarco, Estacion de Servicio Barrio la Cruz on Calle 11, Uno on Vía 106, Delta, Combustibles Coronado S A (Enersol), Delta San Francisco de dos Ríos etc.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than San José?

Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Quepos La Managua Airport, San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, Tobías Bolaños Airport, Liberia Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, Puntarenas Chacarita Airport, Limón Airport, Guapiles Airport and Puerto Jiménez Airport, instead of San José. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.

Which additional charges could apply in San José?

Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: winter tyres, out-of-hours drop-off, one-way rentals, young drivers, border crossing, out-of-hours pick-up and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in San José.

Which optional extras are available in San José?

The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in San José and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Additional driver, Roof Rack, Child toddler seat, Ski Rack, Luggage racks, Electronic toll pass, Booster seat, Snow Chain Set, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Snow Tyres, Infant child seat and Wi-Fi Access. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in San José. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.