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Car hire San Jose
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Car rental offers in San Jose
Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in San Jose.
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Avis From£ 15 /day
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Avis From£ 21 /day
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Europcar From£ 27 /day
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Jumbocar From£ 23 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 26 /day -
U-Save Auto Rental From£ 35 /day
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Mex Rent a Car From£ 24 /day -
Adobe Rent A Car From£ 61 /day
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Avis From£ 35 /day
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Europcar From£ 26 /day -
Costa Rent From£ 33 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 36 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 28 /day
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Avis From£ 16 /day
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Avis From£ 21 /day
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Europcar From£ 27 /day
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Europcar From£ 21 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 29 /day
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Europcar From£ 25 /day
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Budget From£ 29 /day
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Europcar From£ 32 /day -
Jumbocar From£ 50 /day
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Europcar From£ 29 /day -
Jumbocar From£ 45 /day -
Green Motion From£ 70 /day
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Europcar From£ 29 /day -
Amigo Rent a car From£ 32 /day -
Costa Rent From£ 35 /day
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Avis From£ 18 /day -
U-Save Auto Rental From£ 36 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 69 /day
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Avis From£ 20 /day -
ACE Rent A Car From£ 40 /day
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Europcar From£ 27 /day
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Europcar From£ 23 /day
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Europcar From£ 24 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 32 /day -
Green Motion From£ 58 /day
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Europcar From£ 28 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 44 /day
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Mex Rent a Car From£ 25 /day -
Routes From£ 45 /day -
Easycar From£ 49 /day
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Avis From£ 26 /day
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Budget From£ 33 /day -
Amigo Rent a car From£ 39 /day -
Alamo From£ 52 /day
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Avis From£ 21 /day -
Alamo From£ 53 /day -
Enterprise From£ 74 /day
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Avis From£ 22 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 38 /day -
Payless Car Rental From£ 153 /day
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Europcar From£ 29 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 45 /day
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Avis From£ 23 /day
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Mex Rent a Car From£ 25 /day -
Routes From£ 50 /day -
Alamo From£ 52 /day
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Budget From£ 35 /day -
Amigo Rent a car From£ 88 /day -
Alamo From£ 93 /day
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Avis From£ 25 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 72 /day
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Mex Rent a Car From£ 26 /day -
Europcar From£ 54 /day -
Easycar From£ 56 /day
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Avis From£ 40 /day -
Alamo From£ 74 /day -
Enterprise From£ 75 /day
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Avis From£ 26 /day -
Alamo From£ 56 /day -
Enterprise From£ 78 /day
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Budget From£ 26 /day -
Enterprise From£ 61 /day -
Alamo From£ 73 /day
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Budget From£ 29 /day -
Alamo From£ 76 /day -
Enterprise From£ 85 /day
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Europcar From£ 26 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 34 /day
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Europcar From£ 30 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 46 /day
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Budget From£ 31 /day
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Avis From£ 31 /day -
U-Save Auto Rental From£ 47 /day -
Costa Rent From£ 75 /day
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Budget From£ 36 /day -
Alamo From£ 57 /day -
Enterprise From£ 65 /day
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Jumbocar From£ 38 /day -
Sixt From£ 42 /day
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Europcar From£ 27 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 35 /day
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Europcar From£ 31 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 48 /day
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Avis From£ 36 /day
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Avis From£ 42 /day -
Easycar From£ 58 /day -
Jumbocar From£ 69 /day
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Avis From£ 44 /day
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Avis From£ 45 /day
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Alamo From£ 50 /day
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Alamo From£ 46 /day -
Enterprise From£ 52 /day
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Alamo From£ 47 /day
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Avis From£ 34 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 85 /day
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Avis From£ 36 /day
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Alamo From£ 46 /day
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Avis From£ 42 /day
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Avis From£ 43 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 58 /day
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Alamo From£ 46 /day
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Avis From£ 60 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 106 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 51 /day
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Routes From£ 79 /day -
Alamo From£ 91 /day -
Europcar From£ 255 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 83 /day
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Alamo From£ 92 /day -
Europcar From£ 264 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 105 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 110 /day
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Dollar Rent a Car From£ 115 /day
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Amigo Rent a car From£ 120 /day
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Dollar Rent a Car From£ 137 /day
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Avis From£ 21 /day -
ACE Rent A Car From£ 55 /day -
Alamo From£ 60 /day
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Avis From£ 23 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 51 /day
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Budget From£ 29 /day -
Alamo From£ 71 /day -
Enterprise From£ 85 /day
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Budget From£ 26 /day -
Costa Rent From£ 46 /day -
ACE Rent A Car From£ 58 /day
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Mex Rent a Car From£ 26 /day -
Europcar From£ 54 /day -
Jumbocar From£ 55 /day
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Europcar From£ 32 /day -
Jumbocar From£ 50 /day -
Easycar From£ 52 /day
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Budget From£ 26 /day -
Costa Rent From£ 43 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 82 /day
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Europcar From£ 27 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 37 /day
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Europcar From£ 34 /day -
Keddy By Europcar From£ 62 /day
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Sixt From£ 57 /day
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Sixt From£ 61 /day
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Sixt From£ 65 /day
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Alamo From£ 73 /day
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Alamo From£ 92 /day
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Alamo From£ 85 /day
Car rental companies in San Jose
Below are the car rental companies in San Jose with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.
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Easycar
From£ 36 / day -
Jumbocar
From£ 23 / day -
Alamo
From£ 46 / day -
Enterprise
From£ 49 / day -
Sixt
From£ 32 / day -
Solid Car Rental
No rates available
Useful tips for a well-prepared trip
Which insurance should I choose, and what's the deal with the deposit? Read our articles with useful information and tips to ensure you choose the right rental car for you.
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Car rental companies in and around San Jose
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Location information for San Jose
Introduction
San José is the capital of Costa Rica, a country in Central America. It is the social, economic, political and cultural centre of the country. It is a busy and relatively young city. San José only began to be developed in the second half of the 19th century. This is why there are relatively few buildings from Spanish colonial times - compared to many other Latin-American cities.
Population
Officially, the city has 350,000 inhabitants, but that number applies to San José Canton, roughly the centre of the city. Including the suburbs, more than a million people are living in San José. Costa Ricans speak Spanish, but many of them have some knowledge of English.
Location
San José is located in the middle of the Central Plateau (Cordillera Central) of Costa Rica, at an altitude of over 1,100 metres. The city is surrounded by green mountains and valleys.
Economy
Costa Rica's economy is built on agriculture and eco tourism (about 70% of Costa Rica is National Park). In the city itself there is little evidence of that: San José is the administrative and business centre. Recently, foreign investors have invested a lot of money in the development of the pharmaceutical and electronics industry in San José. The hotel business is also an emerging industry.
Airports
Juan Santamaría Airport is located 20 kilometres to the west of the city. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city by car, although during morning and evening rush hour it may take considerably longer.
Public transport
Public transport in San José is provided by buses. The question is whether you want to use the bus system, because it is the place where pickpockets are most active. There are also regional bus connections, and there are international bus connections to neighboring countries Nicaragua and Panama. The buses are fairly comfortable, though you should never lose sight of your luggage. You should certainly never agree to have your luggage stored in the luggage compartments.
Taxis are cheap in San José. Use only the official taxis with a meter. Official taxis are red with a yellow triangle with a number on it. The airport taxis are orange.
Traffic and Parking
You will probably need some time to get used to driving in San José. The roads are narrow, and the way the locals drive also takes some getting used to. Drivers use any little gap they see to gain a few metres, especially during morning and evening rush hour. The road signs also leave something to be desired. Many streets, for instance, lack any kind of identification. On roads outside the city, you need to beware of holes in the road surface. Avoid driving at night. If you should receive a fine, never pay on the spot but let the rental company take care of it.
You can park your car in the street in San José, but there are streets were that is illegal during morning and evening rush hour. There are many public parking facilities where you can leave your car safely. Never leave anything of value in your car, not even in the boot. And of course: lock your car carefully. It is a good idea to lock the doors while driving. If you get a flat tire, refuse any 'help' from strangers. They may be after your valuable possessions.
Hotels
San José has an ample supply of hotels. The best of them are not located in the city centre, but outside it. Although Costa Rica is a popular destination because of its beautiful wildlife, few tourists decide to spend much time in the capital. We do, however, recommend booking your hotel room in advance, if only to avoid being an obvious tourist wandering the streets in search of a place to stay.
External Sources
For more information about San José, we recommend Google, and the following sources:
- Wikipedia, San José
- Info San José (Spanish & English)
Important up-to-date information for renting a car in San Jose
| 🚙 Number of rental agencies | 27 |
| ⭐ Most popular car rental agency | Thrifty |
| 💰 Cheapest car rental company | Avis |
| 🏆 Best rated car rental agency | Easycar |
Practical information
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CurrencyCosta Rican colón
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Driving directionRight
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City speed limit50 km/h
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Freeway speed limit60 km/h
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LanguageSpanish
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Popular car categorySUV
What most people want to know
The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.
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