Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport) (SJO), San Jose, Costa Rica
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500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
00506 87 733 000
Pick-up instructions
UPON ARRIVAL PLEASE CALL FOR PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS AND HOW TO GET TO A SHUTTLE
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business hours
Mon:
06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
Wed:
06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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06:30-19:30
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Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

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Sweden
Hyundai Creta
1/15/25

Pros: Nothing…only the drop off speed and the polite yoyng man who handed the drop off och drive us to the airport.

Cons: See in the first answer.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Accent
1/8/25

Pros: attentive attendant at the shop

Cons: see SAFETY/SECURITY issue above
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Accent
1/8/25

Pros: attendant was responsive

Cons: see serious SAFETY FACTORS noted above
Brazil
Toyota Yaris
1/2/25

Pros: nothing

Cons: It is not a reputable and serious company, it acts subterfugely and does not provide solutions.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Elantra
4/5/24

Pros: Nothing, they left us stranded...

Cons: Everything, i will never consider them again... what a terrible experience...
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
1/10/24

Pros: The car was fine that’s it. Everything else was a horrible experience by all 3 parties renting.

Cons: I bout full coverage. Full coverage should be full coverage. I was told Amex did cover anything and then told the counter would need a letter stating they. After getting Amex on the phone and getting them to send a letter I was told to nevermind we know they cover several things no need. Just lies. Also why am I getting charge $185 or so for tag fees on you cars. We will never rent from you again and will fill up you website with bad reviews. This was bait and switch at its best. CR
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
1/1/24

Pros: Very poor service. I never received a rental from them and they owe me the money I paid and I have not heard back from them or discover.com rental.

Cons: Same as above
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
12/14/23

Pros: Nice convenient location

Cons: Getting hit with additional insurance fees.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Elantra
11/22/23

Pros: Service was great and agents were very friendly.

Cons: Hidden insurance that had to purchase outside of original rental cost. Should be mentioned in booking.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
8/2/23

Pros: Check out was hassle free.

Cons: rented small SUV for a month, quote $430. I knew we would hit for Supplemental insurance but got screwed on it costing me additional $1040. Also the name of the car rental company was different than my emailed info.
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Jimny
2/5/23

Pros: Drop off was quick.

Cons: Long wait to get to the rental counter, an agent tried to force collision insurance on me telling me I needed a letter from the credit card company even though it is widely known that credit cards offer collision damage coverage.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
11/14/22

Pros: Guy was helpful on the phone as they don’t have a desk or anything at the airport.

Cons: The car was quite old and had multiple dents and rust
Canada
Suzuki Jimny
11/11/22

Pros: The upgraded our car for “free.” Staff were friendly. Car wasn’t based on per km rate.

Cons: There was no formal receipt after paying approx $1500 in hidden fees upon arrival. Calculations were done with a calculator and a number was typed into a visa machine for you to pay without any formal confirmation of what you were paying for.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
10/19/22

Pros: Tiziana, the representative that helped us in San Jose, was an absolute angel to work with. Not only did she save me a significant amount on my rental by recommending that I use my American Express insurance instead of the coverage the sell in-house, but when we had a little fender-bender, she was kind and patient and extremely efficient in handling the claim on her end. I had read negative things about car rental companies in Costa Rica, but quickly had my faith restore by these folks.
Costa Rica
Hyundai H1
10/6/22

Cons: Car was not clean and overall condition not good
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
9/14/22

Pros: Only good thing was the drop off service . The girl was very nice and quick…the shuttle service back to the airport was smooth

Cons: The guy at the desk was a complete moron. Very rude and arrogant. I had to pay an additional insurance that I was never told about. I will never rent from there again…
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Jimny
9/14/22

Pros: So bad

Cons: Very bad
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
9/8/22

Pros: I didn’t like a single thing

Cons: This company led me to believe I would only be paying $94 for my duration but I ended up having to pay a total of $400+. This is a company that will cheat and mislead you. I want a refund
Costa Rica
Hyundai Tucson
8/17/22

Cons: Tuve una muy mala experiencia y es la primera vez que rento con la compañía, no creo que la vuelva a utilizar
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai H1
8/13/22

Pros: Nothing I’m currently waiting as I fight for a refund
United Kingdom
Hyundai Tucson
8/9/22

Pros: Nothing

Cons: See comments above. 2005 model car (we are in 2022). On arrival - our first visit to CR - we just assumed all cars were older than we were used to. Not the case.
Spain
Toyota Yaris
7/25/22

Pros: Staff in the office was very efficient

Cons: It was very difficult to find in the airport some representative
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai H1
7/12/22

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Bad customer service, did not deliver on the car booked. Provided a replacement car that was not in the best of conditions and had several issues. Will never rent again from this company
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José 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

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 860.00 - € 1530.00), Theft Protection, Third Party Liability (TPL), Airport surcharge, Free modifications, State Tax.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 21 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.

Maximum rental age is 70 years.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

In addition to the regular driver license, an International Driving Permit is also mandatory if the national driver license is not written in English.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if accompanied by the regular driver license.

In order to pick up the car, the following documents are required: passport, valid driver license, credit card on a main drivers name, booking voucher.
Deposit and deductible policy
A deposit will be blocked on the customer's credit card and will be released within 30 days after drop-off.
The exact deposit is determined on pick up since the amount is dependent on the type of vehicle.
Payment policy
The main driver must provide a physical payment card in their name with enough funds to cover the deposit to pick up the car. The rental company will neither accept virtual credit cards (e.g., GooglePay or ApplePay) nor someone else’s card (including family members).

The following credit cards issued on the main driver's name are accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express. Any other cards or cash payments are not accepted.
Optional extras and services
Available special equipment: GPS Navigation system, Booster seat (4-10 years of age).
Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.


All extras are available at the rental counter. Prices vary, depending on the rental period.
Booked extras are not guaranteed. All extras are subject to availability at the rental counter.

Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
Business hours
Service outside of business hours is available by request and for an additional charge.
Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 120 minutes.

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