SUV Rental at San Jose Airport

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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO), San Jose, Costa Rica
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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500+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest SUV Rental Rates

Compact Crossover
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$38.30 / per day
Compact Crossover
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$38.30 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$43.53 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$44.71 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
EC Rent a Car
$44.71 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$44.71 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$46.43 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$48.36 / per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Venue or similar
Hyundai Venue
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$48.75 / per day
Standard SUV
Geely Okavango 2WD Aut. or similar
Geely Okavango 2WD Aut.
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$48.80 / per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Venue or similar
Hyundai Venue
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$49.66 / per day
Special SUV
Nissan Kicks or similar
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$50.08 / per day
Premium Elite SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$50.08 / per day
Full-size SUV
Chevrolet Captiva or similar
Chevrolet Captiva
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$50.08 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$51.35 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$53.48 / per day
Compact SUV
Peugeot e-2008 or similar
Peugeot e-2008
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$59.12 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
NUCarrentals
$61.72 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$61.72 / per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut. or similar
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut.
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$62.22 / per day
Standard SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$62.27 / per day
Special SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$62.27 / per day
Compact SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
NUCarrentals
$66.59 / per day
Economy SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
NUCarrentals
$66.59 / per day
Mini SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
NUCarrentals
$66.59 / per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$66.81 / per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$69.63 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$71.62 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$71.62 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Tucson 4WD Aut. or similar
Hyundai Tucson 4WD Aut.
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$72.02 / per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$74.98 / per day
Luxury SUV
Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$75.39 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$77.17 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$77.36 / per day
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$77.54 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$79.54 / per day
Luxury SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EC Rent a Car
$82.32 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$83.37 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
York Car Rental
$86.38 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
York Car Rental
$86.38 / per day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
York Car Rental
$86.51 / per day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
York Car Rental
$86.51 / per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$90.56 / per day
Compact SUV
Daihatsu Bego or similar
Daihatsu Bego
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Economy rent a car
$96.88 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Economy rent a car
$97.46 / per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Economy rent a car
$97.46 / per day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Economy rent a car
$99.46 / per day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Economy rent a car
$99.46 / per day
Luxury SUV
Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AmiGO Rent a Car
$103.49 / per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD Aut. or similar
Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD Aut.
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$104.13 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:40 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
$58 per day
Average car rental length
12 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
9.0 / 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

During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV at San Jose Airport?

Our data shows how the prices for renting an SUV at San Jose Airport fluctuate throughout the year. The graph below can assist you in finding the best bargain. We offer great deals on all types of SUVs (4WD, Mini, Compact, Mid-size, Full-size, etc.)!
Average SUV Rental Price at San Jose Airport
$142.30
January
$145.54
February
$129.07
March
$117.34
April
$56.95
May
$59.89
June
$110.31
July
$88.08
August
$70.65
September
$58.81
October
$92.45
November
$177.32
December
Rental suppliers at San Jose Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in May with a minimum price of $56.95.

How long are SUVs typically rented for at San Jose Airport?

Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for a period of time with 12 days in January, while this period drops to an average of 7 days in September, which makes it the month with the shortest rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at San Jose Airport
12
January
8
February
8
March
9
April
8
May
9
June
11
July
12
August
7
September
8
October
9
November
11
December

Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at San Jose Airport?

Renters are more inclined to prefer an SUV at San Jose Airport in June, while they are less inclined to in January.
Popularity of SUV Rental at San Jose Airport by Monthly Searches
40%
January
49%
February
119%
March
119%
April
84%
May
178%
June
168%
July
128%
August
59%
September
54%
October
79%
November
123%
December

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Canada
Toyota RAV4
March 13, 2024
I bang my girlfriend
Netherlands
Toyota Rush
March 6, 2024
Costa Rica is a great country in terms of nature. Driving around Costa Ricas was a pleasure due to the micro climates. However the roads are really bad and it is suggested to get a good car.
Belgium
Mitsubishi ASX 4WD Aut.
February 26, 2024
We absolutely loved our trip to Costa Rica as we had organised a complete tour by ourselves : fabulous nature and people!
United States of America (USA)
Toyota RAV4
February 8, 2024
Locals friendly, beautiful scenery, great hotels, car rental sneaky fee was the only downside. Just be upfront so I don’t feel cheated.
Chile
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
January 30, 2024
Manuel Antonio National Park was amazing
Switzerland
Hyundai Creta
December 30, 2023
In Costa Rica you need a real 4x4
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
December 13, 2023
What a fabulous country, amazing nature, friendly people and loads to do and see. Pura Vida!
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
September 3, 2023
We had the Hyundai Tucson 4x4 great for all the slopes and terrains of Costa Rica!
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
May 18, 2023
Costa Rica is amazing
Canada
Toyota RAV4
March 6, 2023
Was amazing
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi ASX
January 26, 2023
We did a lot of driving on our trip. We went downtown San Jose (food tour) to La Fortuna (waterfall and Arenal) to Monteverde (cloud forest) to Palo Seco (Rainmaker Park and Manuel Antonio) to Uvita (beach) and back to San Jose.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
November 9, 2021
I would highly recommend renting the GPS which is actually a cell phone that doubles as a wifi hotspot. It was a lifesaver.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
October 19, 2021
Costa Rica was beautiful. I was surprised by the driving of the motorbikes and you must be very aware of them at all times because they will come out of nowhere and pass you on both sides of the road (even if there is no lane there).
Israel
Ssangyong Korando 4WD
August 24, 2021
The car I have got was too bulky and consumed a lot of gasoline . The next time I would prefer more variety of 4x4 such the nissan qashqai that are more economic
United States of America (USA)
Nissan X-Trail
August 23, 2021
Drove the car for 1,200 KM in 14 days across the central valley and pacific coast of Costa Rica. I strongly encourage travelers to get all wheel drive vehicles ,even if you are not planning on getting off road. Weather and traffic might force you to detour from your original route.
United States of America (USA)
Ssangyong Korando 4WD
August 5, 2021
We rented our car in San Jose Costa Rica and everyone there was very helpful.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
February 12, 2021
Santa Teresa was great, skip Papagayo, Rio Celeste and Monteverde were beautiful.
Colombia
Toyota RAV4
January 15, 2021
AMAZING COUNTRY RELAX AND ENJOY
United States of America (USA)
Daihatsu Bego
January 11, 2021
I always stay one night in San Jose before traveling to the southern pacific
Germany
Suzuki Vitara
October 27, 2020
Visited areas of Costa rica where it was covid free and car was good for further in www.costaricareisen.de
Canada
Nissan X-Trail 4x4
March 7, 2020
If you need to rent a vehicle in San Jose, this is a good place to do it. We stayed in the south pacific, three and half hours away and the traffic back to San Jose on Sunday when leaving was stop and go, taking us twice as long to get back to San Jose than it did to leave - 6 hours instead of 3.5. We almost missed our flight. For this reason I would likely take a small plane to the south pacific and rent a vehicle there if we go back.
United States of America (USA)
Daihatsu Bego
March 6, 2020
Pick up in San Jose and left immediately for the coast
Canada
Hyundai Tucson
February 23, 2020
Picked up rental from San Jose location beside Hampton hotel. Only thing is the Baby seat was not comfortable enough. Had to use padding. Great experience.
Canada
Daihatsu Bego
December 3, 2019
Costa Rica requires 3rd party liability insurance which can greatly increase the cost of a rental. Don't rent a car for travel around San Jose; only pick it up when you are ready to explore the countryside.

Top 20 Suppliers at San Jose Airport in 2024

EasyCar
Exceptional 9 / 151 reviews
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
$128
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
Alamo
Exceptional 9 / 99 reviews
+50622427733
Juan Santamaría International Airport
$117 - $637
Adobe Rent a Car
Exceptional 9 / 96 reviews
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km Al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo
$142
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
National
National
Very good 8.7 / 13 reviews
+50622427911 / +50622427878
De Belen, C. Don Chico, Heredia, Belén, 40703
$125 - $683
GreenMotion
Very good 8.6 / 155 reviews
+50625424860
Plaza Mango, Local Lc-103, Radial Francisco J. Orlich,
$49 - $50
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 87 reviews
+50624313803
Oficentro Plaza Aeropuerto C3, Juan Santamaría Int. Airport
$49 - $353
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 9 reviews
+50622427800
500 E And 200 S From Marriot, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703
$121 - $709
EC Rent a Car
EC Rent a Car
Very good 8.1 / 53 reviews
+50670040090 / +50670040091
Casino Fiesta 180 Meters East, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$45 - $82
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:30
Tue:06:00-22:30
Wed:06:00-22:30
Thu:06:00-22:30
Fri:06:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30
MEX RENT A CAR
Very good 8 / 389 reviews
+50624300629
500 mts East from Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo
$113 - $213
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:00
Tue:06:30-20:00
Wed:06:30-20:00
Thu:06:30-20:00
Fri:06:30-20:00
Sat:06:30-20:00
Sun:06:30-20:00
Flexways
Very good 8 / 148 reviews
+5491152599877
Aeropuerto Internacional Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
$176 - $182
Payless Car Rental
Good 7.5 / 52 reviews
+50624304647
Alajuela Province, Rio Segundo, San Jose
$106 - $111
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
AmiGO Rent a Car
Good 7.4 / 498 reviews
+50624428585
Autop. Bernardo Soto, Provincia De Alajuela, Alajuela
$38 - $103
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Good 7.1 / 69 reviews
50624426000
FRONT OF HAMPTON INN & SUITES
$62 - $112
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Budget
Satisfactory 6.7 / 24 reviews
+50624362010
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo
$75 - $128
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Economy rent a car
Satisfactory 6.3 / 271 reviews
+50622992000
Arrivals, Alajuela Province, Alajuela
$97 - $176
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Ace Rent a car
Satisfactory 6.3 / 83 reviews
+50621016579
Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, 500 M Este Del Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$158 - $374
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
Europcar
Europcar
Poor 5.9 / 8 reviews
+50650640023857
Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional
$138 - $553
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
York Car Rental
York Car Rental
Poor 5.5 / 37 reviews
+50670040090
200 Meters East From Fiesta Casino
$86 - $138
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
Avis
Poor 5.4 / 289 reviews
+50622932222
Juan Santamaría International Airport Baggage reclaim area Alajuela Alajuela CR 20101, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
$72 - $140
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:30
Tue:05:00-22:30
Wed:05:00-22:30
Thu:05:00-22:30
Fri:05:00-22:30
Sat:05:00-22:30
Sun:05:00-22:30
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.4 / 13 reviews
+50624409990
Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
$173 - $477
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00

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