Cheap Car Rentals at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

San José, Costa Rica - Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

8 Oct — 15 Oct

San José, Costa Rica - Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

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Sat 15/10

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

January

1,168,893 ₫

February

1,288,167 ₫

March

1,431,297 ₫

April

1,025,763 ₫

May

333,969 ₫

June

310,114 ₫

July

715,648 ₫

August

548,664 ₫

September

166,984 ₫

October

262,404 ₫

November

763,358 ₫

December

1,741,412 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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10.0

Excellent

78 reviews•1 location

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9.6

Excellent|Mar 2020

The staff was friendly and helpful. The car had an unbalanced wheel, causing shudder, but at an Alamo office the car was replaced in less than 30 minutes and the journey continued without technical problems.

The light of the back compartment was constantly on due to the faulty door switch, resulting to a dead battery during a one week long parking.

10.0

Excellent|Feb 2020

10/10 would reccomend the Alamo in Belen near the San Jose Airport. Customer service was amazing, staff was super friendly and helpful, and facilities and cars are clean and well-maintained. We upgraded for a small extra amount per day and were so thrilled with our vehicle (Toyota Fortuner). Upon returning our car to Alamo at the end of our trip, we had no wait at all before our car was checked out, receipt confirmed, and our friendly driver dropped us off at the airport. Will absolutely be return customers for our next trip.

Everything was super!

8.4

Excellent|Jan 2020

Nice suv

Overcharged me!!!! Over billing!!!

3.2

Mediocre|Jan 2020

If you think your reservation is for 7 people and 3 luggage’s! Make sure it is only purses! We rented a car and the trunk space wouldn’t hold a backpack. Such a scam to upgrade to a bigger car and they tried to charge nearly triple the reservation price.

3.6

Mediocre|Jan 2020

The staff in Manuel Antonio did their best to address the issue with the trunk not latching.

Reserved an intermediate car but was given a compact at the same rate! I had to argue to get the rate changed. Furthermore, the compact was in bad shape, dings and scratches, no hub caps, and the trunk wouldn't latch. And, they didn't fill it up with gas but gave me paperwork to the contrary. I had to return shortly after leaving the lot to point out the gas gauge.

9.6

Excellent|Jan 2020

Staff super friendly. HELD the reservation for almost 24 hours once our original flight was cancelled. Can't state enough what a LIFE SAVER this was for our trip. We had 6 passengers and needed a large SUV and I don't think there were any others available during the busy Xmas season. They literally SAVED OUR TRIP by holding that reservation for us...THANK YOU ALAMO!

Could have had a bit more room for luggage. It "seats 6" but honestly then there is zero room for luggage. We had to sit 2 in front, 3 in the middle any only 1 in back so that we could put down the seat for luggage in the back.

1 out of 26

6.8

Good

31 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Excellent|Dec 2021

Had problems with car. Kept jumping out of 4th and 5th gears. Caused delay, missed ferry. Causing further delays. Reported it.

10.0

Excellent|Nov 2021

Fantastic and speedy service !

8.0

Excellent|Nov 2021

Price was double of what I paid in the past

1.9

Horrible|Aug 2021

Horrible! Do not rent from here. I rented a large suv for my family and my elderly parents to ride comfortable 2 months in advance. I checked in on the car and reservation 2 days before travel. The day of immigration was long and flight delay occurred. I called the rental place and told them i would be coming in at 2pm. They said ok. I showed up and no car. They gave it away. Than 4 other families come to get their car and no cars either. You can't be more than 5 minutes late for your reservation or they give it away. I called ahead and made sure it was ok and my reservation was still given away. No cars were available in the airport. Worst experience being stuck in a country with 2 kids and 2 elderly parents and no car and all car rentals didn't have any either. I had to wait 3 hrs after many phone calls and help from my wheel chair person to get a car. Save yourself a headache and rent from another company.

1.9

Horrible|Aug 2021

They closed their office early and I was left without a car for my arrival. The car engine was not properly tuned with very little power.

10.0

Excellent|Jan 2021

Drop off was excellent

Would have liked a better explanation of the insurance coverage and not a hard sell.

1 out of 11

3.9

Mediocre

51 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Good|Dec 2021

Although it was relatively inexpensive they did not disclose the mandatory 3rd party insurance requirement you had to pay - I even had the letter from my credit card company saying they covered the collision insurance ( I had that after reading the fine print that letter was needed- full price of the rental should be disclosed at the time of reservation

2.0

Mediocre|Nov 2021

Have travelled often but never experienced such a scam. We were told they had no cars when we arrived and there were none available anywhere. After an hour of pleading they somehow got us a car as it was a huge favor and it ended up being the same Toyota Landcruiser Prado which I had reserved 2 months earlier but at twice the cost. Have never been taken advantage of like this.

3.9

Mediocre|Aug 2021

We had requested a 4x4 because we were going to drive through the mountains and in dirt roads in Costa Rica. They gave us a car that needed the wheels to be balanced, and when it rained the car would slide through the mud. It was unsafe, and we couldn’t return the car sooner because we were far away. When we went to return the car the staff explained to us that because it was high season that was the only car they had left. Instead of renting us the car, they should’ve been honest so we could find a car to rent elsewhere.

2.0

Mediocre|Jan 2020

Nothing to like. I booked a Jeep for 5 people and they told me that they could only offer me a 4 seater with no trunk.

Have the car that you booked available.

3.2

Mediocre|Dec 2020

Staff was available and responsive

I was told online my price would be $277. I get there and they charge me $530. They initially give me a car that brakes don’t work and my husband wrecks into a car in front of us. They show no remorse although the situation could have ended much worse (I.e wreck on the highway going 70mph). They bring us another car but it’s the exact same brand- we still feel very uncomfortable about the brake situation so we ask for a different type of car and they just give a hard no. Zero remorse. Deceiving prices and little remorse or attempt to make the situation right make this a poor experience.

4.4

Okay|Nov 2019

They did finally change the car for us after telling us previously there weren’t any other cars.

When we were quoted for the price it was $34 total for 6 days. However, when we arrived we were told there was an obligatory insurance we needed to get (in-spite of my credit card having an international plan). The price quickly changes from the quoted $34 dollars (which supposedly included taxes and fees) to $300. We ended up paying an extra $50 more for the full insurance (since we were worried what they would try to charge us for if anything at all happened) so it came to $350. When we asked why it changed so drastically they said that it was because of the extra fees and taxes (which the website had said were included.) I had originally picked a Jeep but the confirmation email was for an SUV instead (So that was strange). When we got the Jeep it had no gps or even a usb charging port . When we asked about this the man told us he should go by Walmart in order to get one for the car. When we complained he said that they didn’t have any other cars and then finally offered us a carport charger that he had that we could borrow. When we left the seatbelt light turned on and wouldn’t stop beeping (even though we had our seatbelts on.) finally we had to turn around and return the car. We also realized there wasn’t even a middle seatbelt in the back of the car. They miraculously had a different car for us then. Overall- not a good experience. Would NOT recommend. We do speak Spanish as well fluently so it wasn’t like anything but was “lost in translation.”

1 out of 17

5.4

Okay

24 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

No pick up, switched to another company. Poor service.

8.0

Excellent|Sep 2022

The pick up process should have a separate queue for people with a reservation. I had to wait 1.5 hours as 3 people in front of me didn’t have reservations. Drop off however was fast and efficient.

4.0

Okay|Sep 2022

We had to wait for three shuttles SJO>Avis and then had to wait an hour in line to get the car. Once there the insurance we purchased FROM YOu was told to be invalid thereby forcing us to buy their insurance for $24.99/day inflating our $19/day rental to $45. This is bait and switch in my book and we paid $11/day insurance from you as a total waste.

2.0

Mediocre|May 2022

Do not rent from Avis in Costa Rica. They were not responsible or reliable when my rental car broke down. My family was stranded for 5 hours on the side of the road, and even after getting towed Avis continued to be negligent. Worst rental car experience of my life.

2.0

Mediocre|May 2022

Upon arrival with a prepaid rental agreement through a third part I was told a car was not available for me. After being made to wait for an hour, a car was found. However, in the stress and confusion of the situation, I did not realize that Avis had charged me $3000 on top of the already prepared full amount of $1000. The matter is still not resolved three weeks later. Contacting Avis has been impossible. Avoid at all costs. This company ruined my trip.

10.0

Excellent|Apr 2022

Excellent service in every respect. The price seemed high, but that was the best I could get at the time. My suggestion to anyone traveling extensively off the main highways is to get an SUV or other vehicle made for off-road driving.

1 out of 8

3.5

Mediocre

17 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

Awful experience. Reserved rate wasn’t honored at all. Tried to charge me 5x as much at the counter with a multiple thousand dollar “deposit”. Had to walk away. Would never try to rent from them in Costa Rica again.

6.0

Good|Jun 2022

I canceled my rental car. The people, QEEQ.com, returned my money immediately. I bought the zero deductible insurance from the same web page and the money wasn't returned for the rental. I phoned Alliance and they said that they were putting in a request for the return of my money but I haven't received it as yet.

2.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

Rental pickup booth closed before their stated time, even after we told them we were arriving later, due to a delayed flight.

2.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

Not because Europcar people in San Jose, they been good, and the car was O.K., but we had to buy a new coverage Insurance, because the one you offered on the web page at the time of this reservation was not valid in San Jose!!! How you can offer it??? if not a valid coverage?! Please proceed to refund us for the Allianz Insurance purchased, we try contact them with no e-mails going through, please indicate the steps to be taken for recovering our money?! Thank you, Cosmin

4.0

Okay|Apr 2022

Price was 3 times higher compared to initial booking in kayak. Old vehicle, uncomfortable. Picking up the car took around 2 hours. Won’t be renting with Europcar or using Kayak in the future

2.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

This rental agency is a complete fraud! Upon arrival, they wanted to charge twice the amount the booking had stated. We ended up taking the bus instead. Quite frankly, the manager of this establishment should be investigated for fraud and theft. My advice: stay away.

1 out of 6

3.0

Mediocre

21 reviews•2 locations

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5.6

Okay|Jan 2018

The vehicle.. only.. it served us well as we traveled thru the country

The crazy price for insurance that they don’t tell you about up front. Paid a little over 120.00 for car and 500.00 for insurance. They try to scare you into buying it, and tell you how crazy the Ticos drive. Not true.. not crazier then many countries i have traveled.

2.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

I prepaid $700 for my rental car on line understanding that I would have a pay for insurance. Estimates from my guidebook indicated that it would be $10-$30 per day for a 9 day trip. When I arrived I was charged $825 or $90 per day for insurance alone. I had prepaid so I couldn’t change car companies and felt cheated. I was told I should have read the fine print. If that is the policy, it should be made very clear the the cost of insurance will exceed the cost of the rental.

4.0

Okay|Mar 2022

Wouldn’t accept my credit card insurance coverage without a written letter—which is not a legal requirement but something they do so they can sell you their insurance. It was labeled as “on site” at airport. It was not. The car was pretty beat to hell.

9.2

Excellent|Jul 2018

Staff was great, car was great, pick up and drop was great!

The added fees and taxes adds up quickly!

2.0

Mediocre|May 2018

I paid $65 for a reservation. When I got to their office, they informed me there's a $450 insurance surcharge on top. On top of that, they didn't cancel my reservation when I asked - the charge still shows up on my card.

2.0

Mediocre|Apr 2018

nothing

renting a car through kayak was a complete fraud. online they give you one very economic price and then the final price was more than 3 times as much. kayak offered an insurance policy which I purchased and then the rental company told me that the policy there did not suffice and I had to get their own policy which was required by the government. Also, when they gave me the car it had less than half the gas tank. when i returned it on the same level they complained and charged me for gas which was double the price i payed for filling up the whole tank once. totally disappointed by the company and by kayak.

4.0

Okay|Feb 2018

Nice new Hyundai Tuscan. Spacious and good economy.

Agency does not even pretend to honor prebooking price. Charged more than 3x the daily rate, then added mandatory insurance which doubled the total price. No benefit to prebooking. Very disappointed. I’d give the overall rating zero stars, but that is not an option.

1 out of 7

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Which car rental providers are at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

There are 10 car rental providers located at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport car rental counter:
Alamo (10.0)
Thrifty (7.7)
Budget (7.5)
Avis (5.6)
MEXRENTACAR (5.6)
Europcar (4.1)
NU Car (3.9)
Economy Rent a Car (3.3)
Ace (3.1)
Hertz (2.0)

Which car rental company is considered to be the best at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Ace (10.0 rating), National (10.0 rating) and Alamo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

How much does it cost to rent a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport for a week from Alamo?

From Alamo you can rent a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from about 17,503,340 ₫ per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 19% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 90 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

Can I rent a car for a month at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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