Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in San Pedro
Which car rental companies are near or in San Pedro?
There are over 17 car rental companies in San Pedro. Car rental companies such as Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, 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, Avis on Pan American Highway Across From Bac Bank, Economy, ACE on Paseo Colón, Enterprise on Milla de Oro Plaza, Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, Economy Yoses on Calle 41, Thrifty on Calle 3, Thrifty, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Sixt Downtown San Jose on Calle 43, Alamo on Avenue 18th Between 11th & 13th Street San Jose, National on Avenue 18, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in San Pedro?
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 Pedro, 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 Pedro?
Do a search for San Pedro. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in San Pedro from companies such as Thrifty, Sixt Downtown San Jose on Calle 43, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón, Avis on Pan American Highway Across From Bac Bank, Alamo on Avenue 18th Between 11th & 13th Street San Jose, National on Avenue 18, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina and others.
What types of car can I rent in San Pedro?
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 Pedro with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in San Pedro and Costa Rica?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Costa Rica on Autoprio.com were found at Apex, Mex, Easycar, U-Save, Firefly, Adobe, Economy and Green Motion. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in San Pedro 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 Pedro and Costa Rica?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Costa Rica are Europcar, Thrifty, Avis, Sixt, National, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in San Pedro?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in San Pedro are e.g. Parqueo Yani, Parqueo Oeste Multiplaza del Este, Belazza, Parqueo el Estadio, Terminal de Buses Lared, Parqueo Perimercados, Cosevi Parqueo, Parqueo Sur Multiplaza del Este, Parqueo Ciudad del Este, Parqueo Novacentro, Parqueo Principal, Parqueo Público, Parque Migración, Centro Comercial Desamparados Locales, Parqueo Profesores, Parqueo Suroeste Multiplaza del Este, Parqueo Walmart, Parqueo Público Av 11, Parqueo Barrio Mexico, Parqueo Juan Pablo II, Parqueo Zona Fitness, Epa, Atlantis Plaza, Plaza del Sol, Terra Mall etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near San Pedro?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near San Pedro are e.g. Gasolinera Morales, Combustibles Coronado S A (Enersol), Servicentro el Higuerón on Vía 2, Estación de Servicio San Pedro on Vía 2, Delta, Estación Santo Domingo, Delta Santa Marta on Calle 21, Estacion de Servicio Barrio la Cruz on Calle 11, Global Fuel Tiribi, Gasolinera Interamericana, Servicio Red Total on Paseo Colón, Servicentro San Pablo, Servicentro Ayarco, Gas Caribe, Estación la Favorita los Yoses on Calle 37, Servicentro Ecológico el Labrador, Delta San Cayetano on Vía 209, Servicentro Soles Barrio Cuba on Calle 20, Total Guadalupe (Red Total) on Calle 67, La Castellana on Avenida 10, Delta San Francisco de dos Ríos, Uno on Autopista Próspero Fernández, Estación de Servicio la Trinidad on Ruta Nacional 209 etc.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than San Pedro?
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 Limón Airport, Guapiles Airport, San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, Puntarenas Chacarita Airport, Quepos La Managua Airport, Tobías Bolaños Airport, Liberia Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport and Puerto Jiménez Airport, instead of San Pedro. 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 Pedro?
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 Pedro.
Which optional extras are available in San Pedro?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in San Pedro 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 Pedro. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Comparison of rental car and car rental from several businesses in the town San Pedro, 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 at San Pedro’s train stations (Railway Station al Atlántico, San Antonio, Heredia and Cartago), travel center and airports like San José Tobías Bolaños International Airport 10 km (6 mi), San José Juan Santamaría International Airport 19 km (12 mi), Guapiles Airport 42 km (26 mi), Rio Frio-Progreso Airport 48 km (30 mi) and Quepos La Managua Airport 55 km (34 mi). We have an easy and safe booking system of rental cars online. Search and choose your destination, search for country, city etc. and choose from the list. A car rental service 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. We compare these companies in this city or in; San José, Alamo on Avenue 18th Between 11th & 13th Street San Jose, Economy, Thrifty, Enterprise Paseo Colón on Next To Supermarket Am Pm, Alamo on Between 34th & 36th, Budget on Paseo Colón Esquina Calle 30 Diagonal Al Ina, ACE on Paseo Colón, National on Avenue 18, Economy Yoses on Calle 41, Adobe Renting Total Fleet on Calle 34 de la Esquina Suroeste del Cementerio Obrero 100m Oeste 500 Sur, Thrifty on Calle 3, 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 Pan American Highway Across From Bac Bank, Adobe on Interplaza Local 18 Goicoechea, Enterprise on Milla de Oro Plaza, Sixt Downtown San Jose on Calle 43, Alamo on Contiguo A Claro Paseo Colón Paseo Colón.
Facts about San Pedro
San Pedro (San Pedro de Montes de Oca, Pedro) is located in the municipality Montes de Oca, San José province, Costa Rica and is a town. It is the central city in the area. It is the 8th largest town/city when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 16th largest city/district in Costa Rica. The town has about 27,500 (2015) inhabitants. Are you planning to stay for a long period and spend your vacation here? Then there are many things to do and experience. The town/city is located about 1199 MASL (3,934 ft). Desamparados, Concepción, Alajuelita, Sabanilla, Granadilla, El Prado, Universidad, Yoses and Zapote are smaller suburbs, villages and communities nearby. 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) and Curridabat (c. 34,600 pop). Bus Barrio Luján and Quesada Durán, Autotransportes San Antonio, Bus, Aurora de Alajuelita, Bus to Quepos and Manuel Antonio and Bus Barrio Luján San José are stops and bus stations in the city. Find out more about the car rental companies in Montes de Oca.
Sights, Attractions and Activities
Recommendations and tips on activities, experiences, museums, attractions, events, places and destinations in San Pedro you can visit during your stay in the town can be found here. Museums and art galleries in San Pedro that could be interesting are Museum of Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo, Ancient Aduana, Childrens Museum, Museum of Insectos, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Museum of Deporte (Salón de la Fama del Deporte). Want to spend a day shopping? CC Lomas del Sol, CC Zapote, Auto Mercado, Centro Comercial Calle Real, Bambú Eco Plaza, CC Las dos Banderas, Centro Comercial and CC Plaza del Bosque are located within walking distance. In the town center there are new as well as old interesting castles to look at, such as Castillo de (Castle) Barva.
Nearby destinations, San Pedro
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Car rental companies in San Pedro, Costa Rica
Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise and Alamo are the companies we compare in the city/country. 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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