Car Rental in San Jose (Downtown)

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Downtown, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
AmiGO Rent a Car
DKK 100.59 per day
Compact
Hyundai Verna or similar
Hyundai Verna
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
DKK 126.29 per day
Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
DKK 145.89 per day
Economy Crossover
Geely GX3 or similar
Geely GX3
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
EasyCar
DKK 178.65 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
DKK 296.75 per day
Standard
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
DKK 361.81 per day
Mini Elite Van
Mitsubishi Zinger or similar
Mitsubishi Zinger
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Payless Car Rental
DKK 518.97 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
DKK 853.13 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:05 AM on 4/13/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
DKK 323 per day
Average car rental length
13 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 gas price
DKK 9.28 per liter or DKK 35.15 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 8.56 per liter or DKK 32.39 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 9.75 per liter or DKK 36.92 per gallon

Top 4 locations near Downtown

  1. San Jose San Pedro from DKK 233.49 per day
    3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
  2. Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) from DKK 102.17 per day
    11.4 km / 7.1 miles away
  3. Quepos La Managua Airport from DKK 259.33 per day
    56.6 km / 35.2 miles away
  4. Liberia Airport from DKK 99.54 per day
    172.1 km / 106.9 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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

The cost of renting a car in San Jose (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in San Jose (Downtown)
DKK 495.31
January
DKK 492.75
February
DKK 439.41
March
DKK 234.92
April
DKK 334.61
May
DKK 216.36
June
DKK 386.15
July
DKK 239.95
August
DKK 171.29
September
DKK 178.35
October
DKK 290.14
November
DKK 500.64
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Jose (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average DKK 171.29 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average DKK 500.64 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 March the average rental period is 16 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 9 days.
Average number of rental days in San Jose (Downtown)
12
January
11
February
16
March
11
April
9
May
11
June
15
July
12
August
9
September
12
October
14
November
12
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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in San Jose (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
156%
January
88%
February
48%
March
80%
April
64%
May
92%
June
160%
July
120%
August
60%
September
64%
October
96%
November
172%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alamo, AmiGO Rent a Car, GreenMotion, EasyCar, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price DKK 101 per day
Cheapest supplier AmiGO Rent a Car

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
AmiGO Rent a Car Chevrolet Beat 4 2 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Rush 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Hyundai Verna 4 1 Medium cars
Alamo Suzuki Vitara 5 3 SUVs
EasyCar Hyundai Creta 4 2 SUVs
AmiGO Rent a Car Toyota Raize 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 5 0 SUVs
Alamo Suzuki Ignis 3 1 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

Canada
Hyundai Accent
3/2/23
Beaches

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
GreenMotion
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
DKK 322.74
Lowest daily price
DKK 100.59
Total cars available
230

Top 13 suppliers in San Jose (Downtown) in 2025

GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Exceptional 9.3 / 22 reviews
+50625424865
Edificio Adobe, Calle 34, Barrio Corazon De Jesus,, Distrito Hospital
DKK 126 - DKK 179
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 9.1 / 18 reviews
22427733
AVENUE 18, BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET
DKK 356 - DKK 2,146
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
EasyCar
EasyCar
Exceptional 9.1 / 12 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
DKK 179 - DKK 555
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 18:00
Sun:
07:30 - 18:00
Adobe Rent a Car
Adobe Rent a Car
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
+50625424800
Edificio Adobe, 34Th St., 16Th Ave., Barrio Corazón De Jesús, Hospital, San José, San José 10103
DKK 257 - DKK 626
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 18:00
Sun:
07:30 - 18:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
22427800
Paseo Colon 100 E Statue Leon, Cortez Next To National Bank
DKK 689 - DKK 2,389
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
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
22427878
La Asunción, Heredia Province, Belén, 40703, Costa Rica
DKK 697 - DKK 2,299
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.9 / 4 reviews
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
DKK 337 - DKK 375
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
AmiGO Rent a Car
Average 7.8 / 34 reviews
+50625233200
750-1007, 3Rd Street, 13Th Ave, Barrio Amon San Jose
DKK 101 - DKK 342
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
Payless Car Rental
Payless Car Rental
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+50622560101 / 18004973659
Paseo Colon, Mantica, San Jose
DKK 283 - DKK 720
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
Average 7.3 / 3 reviews
50624362015
Paseo Colon -Corner Of 30Th St
DKK 802 - DKK 1,025
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
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7 / 4 reviews
+50622571158 / +50640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, Entre Calle, C. 32 30 y, San José, Pitahaya, 10108, Costa Rica
DKK 135 - DKK 1,727
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
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7 / 0 reviews
+50650640023857
PASEO COLON CENTRO DE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, 10102 SAN JOSE COSTA RICA
DKK 135 - DKK 1,727
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
Avis
Avis
Average 7 / 0 reviews
+50622960167
Sabana Norte contiguo al Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José Province, San José, 10108, Costa Rica
DKK 277 - DKK 688
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:00
Tue:
13:00 - 17:00
Wed:
13:00 - 17:00
Thu:
13:00 - 17:00
Fri:
13:00 - 17:00
Sat:
13:00 - 17:00
Sun:
13:00 - 17:00

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 15, 2025
Booking was quick and easy
Booking was quick and easy. Prices were reasonable.
Helen Wilson
Apr 15, 2025
Partial prepayment
Partial prepayment
Chinny
Apr 15, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Alberto
Apr 15, 2025
Fast and efficient booking and attractive price.
I have used the company for some time now and was very pleased then. The booking was very smooth and easy.
Piotr Hetmanczyk
Apr 15, 2025
We got better car we ordered
Everything was grate
Maris Atmanis
Apr 15, 2025
Easy, a lot of options
Easy, a lot of options
Amal Nooraldeen
Apr 15, 2025
Everything was so quick I hope that…
Everything was so quick I hope that will be with car also
Enrih Merdic
Apr 14, 2025
fast booking
It was fast, good and economic price compare to others.
Nilesh Sharma
Apr 14, 2025
Reliable and cost effective.
Very easy to work with, car was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Matt
Apr 14, 2025
Smooth process so far.
Smooth process so far.
Gurkamal Degun
Apr 14, 2025
Good service and easy to use
Good service and easy to use
Colin
Apr 14, 2025
Very good
All clear and easy to understand
Gabriele Gherardi
Apr 14, 2025
Excellent service 👏🏻!
Excellent service 👏🏻!
MJ
Apr 14, 2025
All smooth
All smooth, staff were friendly including Tony who did a quick drop off, and the airport shuttle driver was very friendly
pk
Apr 14, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
Andre Gontijo Campos
Apr 14, 2025
Great service and deposit immediately…
Great service and deposit immediately paid back No hassle at all
Lee

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