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Car hires in San José, San José Province

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What car hire company in San José has the most locations?

Sunnycars has the most locations of any car hire company in San José, with 7 locations.

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Small cars

R408 - R1 608

All Car Types

R408 - R1 844

The average price of a small car hire in San José, Costa Rica is R519. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San José, Costa Rica is in September. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just R408 per day. A small car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in San José, Costa Rica is R584. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San José, Costa Rica is in September. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just R408 per day. A SUV rental is typically 7% less expensive than the average rental car in San José. The average price of a vehicle hire in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.


San José car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in San José, San José Province

Economy Rent a Car

4,5
Mediocre
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

5,8

Overall

4,4

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

4,0

Europcar

4,2
Mediocre
34 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,1

Comfort

4,8

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

3,9

National

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,2

Dollar

8,6
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

7,6

Alamo

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,6

Thrifty

7,0
Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

5,9

Avis

5,8
Fair
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,2

Driving with a car hire in San José - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in San José so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

Is there a fee to cancel my San José, Costa Rica car hire?

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your San José car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in San José offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

What is the speed limit in San José, Costa Rica?

40 km/h is the city speed limit for San José, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around San José are 60 km/h and 100 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in San José, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

What car hire company has the Toyota Raize in San José?

What is the weather like in San José, San José Province, Costa Rica in December?

Typically, the weather in San José through the month of December is 64,4 °F and the expected precipitation is 40 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in San José?

Prices for cars in San José are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in San José?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in San José?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San José. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San José?

When hiring a car in San José, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San José?

Booking a car hire in San José via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San José?

momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in San José by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Does momondo show car hire deals in San José with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in San José.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San José on momondo?

momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in San José with fair fuel policies.

Can I find a car hire in San José which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in San José.

Can I search for car hire in San José with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in San José with unlimited mileage on momondo.


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