Car Rental in San Jose (Downtown)

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Downtown, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$25.15 / per day
Downtown
Compact SUV
Hyundai Venue or similar
Hyundai Venue
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$48.06 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$60.29 / per day
Downtown
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10 or similar
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$71.33 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown
Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$74.90 / per day
Downtown
Standard
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$82.48 / per day
Downtown
Full-size SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Economy rent a car
$105.84 / per day
Downtown
Special SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$169.54 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:42 on 2024-03-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
25 - 50 km/h or 16 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.5 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.56 per liter or $5.92 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.42 per liter or $5.37 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.12 per liter or $8.04 / 1 gallon

Top 4 Locations near San Jose (Downtown)

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When are car rental prices the lowest in San Jose (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in San Jose (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in San Jose (Downtown)
$72.62
January
$69.90
February
$61.08
March
$50.39
April
$42.55
May
$34.84
June
$46.45
July
$40.34
August
$29.85
September
$39.15
October
$48.70
November
$95.99
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $29.85 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $95.99 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in San Jose (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 14 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 9 days.
Average number of rental days in San Jose (Downtown)
10
January
11
February
9
March
9
April
9
May
11
June
11
July
13
August
14
September
9
October
11
November
10
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in San Jose (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown) in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in San Jose (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
163%
January
133%
February
114%
March
111%
April
60%
May
38%
June
68%
July
130%
August
46%
September
46%
October
65%
November
225%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Economy rent a car, AmiGO Rent a Car, EasyCar, Ace Rent a car, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $25 per day
Cheapest supplier AmiGO Rent a Car

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Economy rent a car Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
AmiGO Rent a Car Chevrolet Beat 4 2 Small cars
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota Rush 5 2 SUVs
Economy rent a car Daihatsu Bego 4 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
Economy rent a car Hyundai Accent 4 2 Small cars
EasyCar Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 SUVs
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
EasyCar Hyundai Tucson 5 3 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Avis
6.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$79.70
Lowest daily price
$25.15
Total cars available
185

Top 14 Suppliers in San Jose (Downtown) in 2024

GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Exceptional 9 / 16 reviews
+50625424865
Edificio Adobe, Calle 34, Barrio Corazon De Jesus,, Distrito Hospital
$48 - $49
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9 / 10 reviews
22427733
AVENUE 18, BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET
$71 - $637
EasyCar
EasyCar
Very good 8.9 / 9 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
$104 - $258
Working hours
Mon:07:30-19:00
Tue:07:30-19:00
Wed:07:30-19:00
Thu:07:30-19:00
Fri:07:30-19:00
Sat:07:30-18:00
Sun:07:30-18:00
Adobe Rent a Car
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
$116 - $290
Working hours
Mon:07:30-19:00
Tue:07:30-19:00
Wed:07:30-19:00
Thu:07:30-19:00
Fri:07:30-19:00
Sat:07:30-18:00
Sun:07:30-18:00
National
National
Very good 8.1
+50622480074 / +50622214700 / +50622427878
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Paseo Colón,Mantica, San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
$97 - $685
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.9
22427800
Paseo Colon
$93 - $704
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.6 / 3 reviews
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
$75 - $94
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
AmiGO Rent a Car
Good 7.5 / 27 reviews
+50625233200
750-1007, 3Rd Street, 13Th Ave, Barrio Amon San Jose
$25 - $70
Working hours
Mon:07:00-16:00
Tue:07:00-16:00
Wed:07:00-16:00
Thu:07:00-16:00
Fri:07:00-16:00
Sat:07:00-16:00
Sun:07:00-16:00
+50622560101 / 18004973659
Paseo Colon, Mantica, San Jose
$106 - $111
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Budget
Budget
Good 7.4 / 3 reviews
50624362015
Paseo Colon
$57 - $125
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.3
+50650640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, 10102 SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
$136 - $653
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Keddy
Keddy
Good 7.1 / 2 reviews
+50622571158 / +50640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, Entre Calle, C. 32 30 y, San José, Pitahaya, 10108, Costa Rica
$71 - $540
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Economy rent a car
Economy rent a car
Good 7 / 26 reviews
+50622992000
Av. de Las Americas, Talomex Sociedad Anónima. San Jose
$80 - $207
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Avis
Avis
Satisfactory 6.8
+50622960167
Sabana Norte contiguo al Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José Province, San José, 10108, Costa Rica
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
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