$13/day Budget Rental Cars in San José

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Budget car rental deals in San José, San José Province

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	Small Cars	$12 - $58
	All Car Types	$24 - $61

The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $12 per day on average. $12 per day is 60% lower than the $30 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $14 per day on average. $14 per day is 53% lower than the $30 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $25 per day on average. $25 per day is 47% lower than the $47 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in San José, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $13 per day on average. $13 per day is 58% lower than the $31 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Pickup truck car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in December when prices are $41 per day on average. $41 per day is 31% lower than the $59 average yearly price for a Budget Pickup truck rental in San José. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Pickup truck car from Budget in San José, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Pickup truck rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $60 per day on average. $60 per day is 37% lower than the $95 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San José, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

$12/day

14 may. - 28 may.

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

$14/day

14 may. - 28 may.

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

$15/day

7 jul. - 4 ago.

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San José Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget rental car location in San José, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

5.6

Fair

18 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|May 2023

Customer service was great. They didn't try to scam me with hidden fees or falsehoods about coverage. Another in my group rented through enterprise and they tried to make him pay all sorts of extras that aren't required (we rented in San Jose). I also had some car issues on the way back and they were helpful and understanding.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

The ad never said that the insurance fee Is the doble of the rental. And the servir provide by the budget employee was unpolite and bad.

8.0

Very good|Apr 2023

Felt sort of corralled into the upgrade I got. Booked a 7p 4x4 online and was told in person it was only 2WD. Was then told the Land Cruiser I got was the only one left on the lot. 3 hours later my brother in law got a Land Cruiser and was told it was the last one on the lot.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Budget in Costa Rica, our flight was delayed so we called the 1800 number where an automated message told us that 'if your flight is delayed, not to worry they have the flight info and will hold on to your car, even if they don't have the flight number we hold your vehicle for 24hrs' So that was a relief until we got to the Budget booth in the airport where they told us they didn't have our car and that we should have let them know. I told them we called and heard the message and they responded with 'oh you didn't call the Costa Rica line' They ended up having a car we could use but it was a larger more expensive SUV and needed 'a better insurance package' so we had to pay more than we 'budgeted' for. Use another car rental place in Costa Rica there's lots to choose from.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Additional insurance charges; vehicle was in poor condiition; very long check in process

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

The manager at Budget Rental Car (San José, Costa Rica) explained that what I was purchasing was an added option for their highest, “full protection”. I bumped the front driver side plastic bumper. No accident. No other persons involved. I put chased full protection. I bumped the front driver side plastic bumper. No accident. No police needed. No other persons involved. And now I have to pay $300 US Dollars for a person not writing a report about it until this moment (2 days after.) Nothing changed, just when the report was written down. As one who works in real estate, I know an added fee when I see one. This is an added penalty fee without justification. I am requesting a refund of the added administrative charge. I purchased the full protective warranty, so I knew I was covered. Except that I wasn’t/am not. Choose a different company.

1 out of 6

Information about Budget car rentals in San José

How much will a Budget rental car in San José cost in May?

Renting a car in San José in May from Budget will cost $26 per day on average. However, our users have seen daily prices for as low as $13 per day. If you need to rent a car from Budget for 1 week in San José, you can expect prices to be around $181 during the month of May. These rates are all based on last year's rental prices, but you are likely to find similar deals on momondo.

Does Budget have a location at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

There is 1 location at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The address for this Budget car rental center is Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo.

Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in San José?

Yes, you can cancel your Budget rental car reservation in San José free of charge. However, canceling your car rental right before your scheduled pick-up date could result in a fee. Be sure to call Budget and ask about specific cancellation policies. You can view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab by clicking here.

What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in San José in May?

With an average cost of $29/day, renting SUV cars from Budget in San José during May is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Budget car rental deals in San José for as low as $17/day, which was the cheapest price found for SUV rentals last May.

What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San José?

For an average of $22 per day, a Economy rental from Budget in San José is your cheapest car rental option. 7% of our users who rented a car in San José from Budget chose to reserve a Economy in the past 12 months in order to save money. $22 per day for a Economy also happens to be 48% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Budget has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car rental.

How many Budget car rental locations are there in San José?

In San José, Budget has 2 locations. Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo is the address of the car rental company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 71% of momondo users who reserved a rental car in San José from Budget went to the Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo location.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in San José?

Prices for cars in San José are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in San José?

As of April 2025, there are 104 operators available to choose from for cars in San José.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in San José?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San José. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San José?

To rent a car in San José, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.