Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in San Rafael
Which car rental companies are near or in San Rafael?
There are over 20 car rental companies in San Rafael. Car rental companies such as Avis on Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici Conf Center Sabana Norte Contiguo Al Parque Met, Adobe San Jose on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio de Obreros 100 Metros Al Oeste 800 Metros Al Sur 10108, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, National Enterprise Plaza Tempo on Plaza Tempo Next To Hotel Holiday Inn, Dollar on Carretera John F Kennedy St Centro, Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, Budget on Avenida Local Ae101 Next To Torre Lexus, Economy Talomex Sociedad Anónima on Avenida de Las Américas, Hertz on Paseo Colón, National, Avis Multiplaza on Across From Multiplaza Mall, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Alamo Hotel Irazu on Km 3 General Canas Highway Hotel Best Western Irazú 200 Meters East of Juan Pab, ACE on Paseo Colón, Payless on Paseo Colón, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, Dollar on Hgy Nxt To Total, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in San Rafael?
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 Rafael, 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 Rafael?
Do a search for San Rafael. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in San Rafael from companies such as Payless on Paseo Colón, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Avis Multiplaza on Across From Multiplaza Mall, National, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, Budget on Avenida Local Ae101 Next To Torre Lexus, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina and others.
What types of car can I rent in San Rafael?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as 9 seater minivan, luxury elite, jeep, suv, minibus, economy elite, fullsize cars, moped, fullsize elite, special cars, compact elite, exotic cars, mini elite, economy cars, intermediate elite, 7 seater minivan, small suv, cargo van, premium cars, small-medium truck-lorry, large truck-lorry, intermediate, convertible, minivan, mini cars, estate, 5 seater minivan, luxury cars, compact cars, standard cars, electric cars, medium suv, hybrid cars in San Rafael with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in San Rafael and Costa Rica?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Costa Rica on Autoprio.com were found at U-Save, Economy, Green Motion, Firefly, Apex, Adobe, Mex and Easycar. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in San Rafael 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 Rafael and Costa Rica?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Costa Rica are Sixt, Budget, Enterprise, National, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Avis. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than San Rafael?
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 Puntarenas Chacarita Airport, Liberia Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, Puerto Jiménez Airport, Quepos La Managua Airport, Limón Airport, Tobías Bolaños Airport, Guapiles Airport and San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, instead of San Rafael. 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 optional extras are available in San Rafael?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in San Rafael and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Luggage racks, Wi-Fi Access, Child toddler seat, Electronic toll pass, Additional driver, Snow Tyres, Roof Rack, Booster seat, Infant child seat, Ski Rack and Snow Chain Set. 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 Rafael. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Which additional charges could apply in San Rafael?
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: young drivers, senior drivers, winter tyres, out-of-hours pick-up, one-way rentals, out-of-hours drop-off and border crossing. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in San Rafael.
Comparison of rental car and car rental from several businesses in the town San Rafael, Costa Rica. Find the best prices for rental cars online. Comparing prices online can be very profitable, many smaller companies can only be booked on site.
Rental cars are available at San Rafael’s travel centre, train stations (San Antonio, Railway Station al Atlántico and Heredia) and airports like San José Tobías Bolaños International Airport 3 km (2 mi), San José Juan Santamaría International Airport 11 km (7 mi), Guapiles Airport 49 km (31 mi), Rio Frio-Progreso Airport 52 km (32 mi) and Quepos La Managua Airport 54 km (33 mi). A car rental service where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you pick up the car. Easy and safe online booking of rental cars. Search for a city, airport etc. and choose a pick up place. Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Budget on Avenida Local Ae101 Next To Torre Lexus, Dollar on Hgy Nxt To Total, Hertz on Paseo Colón, Economy Talomex Sociedad Anónima on Avenida de Las Américas, Avis Multiplaza on Across From Multiplaza Mall, Dollar on Carretera John F Kennedy St Centro, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, National Enterprise Plaza Tempo on Plaza Tempo Next To Hotel Vacation Inn, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, Alamo Hotel Irazu on Km 3 General Canas Highway Hotel Best Western Irazú 200 Meters East of Juan Pab, ACE on Paseo Colón, Avis on Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici Conf Center Sabana Norte Contiguo Al Parque Met, Payless on Paseo Colón, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, National, Adobe San Jose on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio de Obreros 100 Metros Al Oeste 800 Metros Al Sur 10108, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm are the companies we compare in the city/country.
Facts about San Rafael
Information about the town San Rafael, located in Escazú, San José province, Costa Rica. 14th largest city/district when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 26th largest town/community in Costa Rica. Small villages, communities and suburbs nearby are Desamparados, Concepción, Alajuelita, Sabanilla, Granadilla, Escazú, Pavas, San Rafael, Peralta and Tejarcillos. With a population of 25,400 in 2018. The community/city is located about 1060 MASL (3,478 ft). San José (c. 335,000 pop), San Francisco (c. 55,900 pop), Alajuela (c. 47,500 pop) and Paraíso (c. 39,700 pop) are larger neighboring communities and cities. Read more about what the town has to offer when it comes to experiences and which companies are located in Escazú and the country. Nearby bus stops and bus stations are Bus, Caribeños, Bus to Quepos and Manuel Antonio, Bus Barrio Luján and Quesada Durán, Calle Blancos, Buses Empresa CESMAG, Aurora de Alajuelita. Learn more about which companies are located in the country.
Sights, Attractions and Activities
Some suggestions and tips on places, activities, events, attractions, museums, experiences and destinations in the town that are worth a visit during your vacation in San Rafael. Do you need a car for a golf trip? Golf courses close to the community are Costa Rica Country Club 1 km (0 mi), Valle del Sol 9 km (5 mi) and Cariari Country Club 5 km (3 mi). Museums and art galleries in San Rafael that could be interesting are Museum of Ciencias Naturales la Salle, Museum of Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica, Museum of Deporte (Salón de la Fama del Deporte), Museum of Costa Rican Art and Museum of los Niños. Ancient Church of Santiago and Rancho Guanacaste are interesting ruins of old buildings and objects.
Nearby destinations, San Rafael
Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby: Car Hire Tobías Bolaños Airport, Hire a Car Cheap San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, Cheap rental cars Guapiles Airport, Quepos La Managua Airport, Puntarenas Chacarita Airport, La Fortuna Arenal Airport and Tambor Airport. It is possible to rent a car for one way, this is called a one way rental. You collect the car in one place and return it somewhere else, e.g. another city or country in San Rafael. Rent a car in cities in the region: Car Rental San José, Car Rental San Isidro de El General, Cheap Van Rental Curridabat, San Vicente de Moravia and Purral.
Car rental companies in San Rafael, Costa Rica
When you are looking for rental cars we compare these companies; Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise and Alamo, all with offices on site or in the region. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Tobías Bolaños Airport, San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, Guapiles Airport, Quepos La Managua Airport, Puntarenas Chacarita Airport and La Fortuna Arenal Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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