Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in San Juan
Which car rental companies are near or in San Juan?
There are over 24 car rental companies in San Juan. Car rental companies such as Thrifty on Calle 3, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Adobe San Jose on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio de Obreros 100 Metros Al Oeste 800 Metros Al Sur 10108, Avis on Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici Conf Center Sabana Norte Contiguo Al Parque Met, Economy Talomex Sociedad Anónima on Avenida de Las Américas, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, National on Avenue 18, Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, Dollar on Hgy Nxt To Total, Thrifty, Sixt Downtown San Jose on Calle 43, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, National, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm, Economy Yoses on Calle 41, Alamo Hotel Irazu on Km 3 General Canas Highway Hotel Best Western Irazú 200 Meters East of Juan Pab, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Economy, Hertz on Paseo Colón, ACE on Paseo Colón, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Alamo on Avenue 18th Between 11th & 13th Street San Jose, Payless on Paseo Colón, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in San Juan?
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 Juan, 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 Juan?
Do a search for San Juan. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in San Juan from companies such as Thrifty, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Sixt Downtown San Jose on Calle 43, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, Payless on Paseo Colón and others.
What types of car can I rent in San Juan?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as fullsize cars, compact elite, small-medium truck-lorry, intermediate elite, fullsize elite, 7 seater minivan, jeep, minivan, mini cars, exotic cars, minibus, medium suv, premium cars, standard cars, large truck-lorry, compact cars, intermediate, hybrid cars, 9 seater minivan, moped, cargo van, suv, economy elite, estate, special cars, 5 seater minivan, mini elite, economy cars, convertible, luxury cars, small suv, luxury elite, electric cars in San Juan with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in San Juan and Costa Rica?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Costa Rica on Autoprio.com were found at Green Motion, Economy, Adobe, Firefly, U-Save, Apex, Easycar and Mex. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in San Juan 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 Juan and Costa Rica?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Costa Rica are Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt, Budget, Avis and Thrifty. 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 Juan?
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 Puerto Jiménez Airport, Limón Airport, Tobías Bolaños Airport, Quepos La Managua Airport, Puntarenas Chacarita Airport, Liberia Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, San José-Juan Santamaría Airport and Guapiles Airport, instead of San Juan. 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 Juan?
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: out-of-hours drop-off, young drivers, senior drivers, one-way rentals, winter tyres, border crossing and out-of-hours pick-up. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in San Juan.
Which optional extras are available in San Juan?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in San Juan and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Snow Chain Set, Additional driver, Roof Rack, Wi-Fi Access, Snow Tyres, Luggage racks, Booster seat, Child toddler seat, Electronic toll pass, Ski Rack, Infant child seat and GPS – Satellite Navigational System. 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 Juan. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Comparison of rental car prices and car rental from several businesses in the town San Juan in Costa Rica. Find the best prices for rental cars. It always pays off to compare before you book, in some smaller communities local companies can have very competitive prices.
We have an easy and safe online booking of rental cars. Car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. Search and choose destination, search for country, city etc. and choose from the list. Rental cars at San Juan’s train stations (Railway Station al Atlántico, San Antonio and Heredia) travel center and airports like San José Tobías Bolaños International Airport 6 km (4 mi), San José Juan Santamaría International Airport 14 km (9 mi), Guapiles Airport 42 km (26 mi), Rio Frio-Progreso Airport 46 km (29 mi) and Quepos La Managua Airport 58 km (36 mi). Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, Thrifty, Economy Talomex Sociedad Anónima on Avenida de Las Américas, Avis Sabana Norte on 75 Mts West of The Nissan Dealership On The North Side of la Sabana Park Las Américas Avenue, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Adobe San Jose on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio de Obreros 100 Metros Al Oeste 800 Metros Al Sur 10108, Hertz on Paseo Colón, Payless on Paseo Colón, Sixt Downtown San Jose on Calle 43, Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, National, National on Avenue 18, Dollar on Paseo Colon Ave 36 & 38 St are the companies we compare in San Juan/Costa Rica.
More about San Juan
San Juan is a town in the municipality Tibás, San José province, Costa Rica. 11th largest city/town when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 22th largest town/district in Costa Rica. Desamparados, Concepción, Alajuelita, Sabanilla, Granadilla, San Josecito, Escazú, Colima, Barrio México, Bajo del Torres and Anselmo Llorente are smaller suburbs, villages and communities nearby. The city is located about 1151 meters (3,776 ft) above sea level. Read more about what the town has to offer when it comes to experiences and which companies are located in Costa Rica and Tibás. Larger neighboring cities/communities are San José (c. 335,000 pop), San Francisco (c. 55,900 pop), Alajuela (c. 47,500 pop), Paraíso (c. 39,700 pop), Curridabat (c. 34,600 pop) and San Vicente de Moravia (c. 34,400 pop). The city had c. 26,000 inhabitants at the end of 2018. Bus stations and bus stops in the city are Bus to Quepos and Manuel Antonio, Bus Barrio Luján San José, Autotransportes San Antonio, Aurora de Alajuelita, Bus Barrio Luján and Quesada Durán, Buses Empresa CESMAG and Bus. On site there are also car rental companies like Economy Yoses on Calle 41, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm, Dollar on Hgy Nxt To Total, Economy, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Alamo on Avenue 18th Between 11th & 13th Street San Jose, ACE on Paseo Colón, Avis on Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici Conf Center Sabana Norte Contiguo Al Parque Met, Alamo Hotel Irazu on Km 3 General Canas Highway Hotel Best Western Irazú 200 Meters East of Juan Pab, Thrifty on Calle 3 etc. Find out more about the car rental companies in Tibás.
Sights, Activities and Attractions
Tips and suggestions on places, events, activities, museums, attractions, experiences and tips on destinations you can visit during your stay in San Juan, can be found here. Stadium Moreno Cartín, Municipal Stadium of Tibás, Stadium Zapote, Stadium Jose Joaquín Coyella Fonseca (Stadium Coyella Fonseca), Stadium Ecológico, Stadium Nacional de Costa Rica and Stadium Eladio Rosabal Cordero are located nearby if you want to watch sports or go to a concert. Castillo de (Castle) Barva are new as well as old beautiful castles to see and they are located in the town center. Make a visit to these historical ruins and places, Ruins of Church of Santiago Apóstol and Rancho Guanacaste.
Nearby destinations, San Juan
Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby: Car Hire Tobías Bolaños Airport, Rental Cars San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, Rent a Car Guapiles Airport, Quepos La Managua Airport, Puntarenas Chacarita Airport, La Fortuna Arenal Airport and Tambor Airport. Cheap Van Rentals in San Juan. Rent a car in cities in the region: Car Hire San José, Car Rental San Isidro de El General, Rent a Car Curridabat, San Vicente de Moravia and Purral.
Car rental companies in San Juan, Costa Rica
When you are looking for rental cars we compare these companies Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise and Alamo. 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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