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Economy Rent a Car car rental deals in San José, San José Province
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Small Cars
$9 - $93
All Car Types
$19 - $128
The best time to rent a Small car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, San José Province is in June when prices are $9 per day on average. $9 per day is 77% lower than the $40 average yearly price for a Economy Rent a Car Small rental in San José. While June may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Economy Rent a Car 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 Economy Rent a Car depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $6 per day on average. $6 per day is 73% lower than the $23 average yearly price for a Economy Rent a Car Medium rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Economy Rent a Car 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 Economy Rent a Car depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $17 per day on average. $17 per day is 66% lower than the $50 average yearly price for a Economy Rent a Car Large rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Large rental vehicles from Economy Rent a Car depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, San José Province is in April when prices are $7 per day on average. $7 per day is 74% lower than the $27 average yearly price for a Economy Rent a Car SUV rental in San José. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Economy Rent a Car 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 Economy Rent a Car depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, San José Province is in September when prices are $29 per day on average. $29 per day is 66% lower than the $85 average yearly price for a Economy Rent a Car Van rental in San José. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Economy Rent a Car in San José, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Van rental vehicles from Economy Rent a Car depending on what day you book.
We had a REALLY bizarre experience here, where somehow the morning of return, our car got damaged, and we lost the deposit. We were staying at a parking lot with cameras that seemed like it was in a safe area. It couldn't have been hit by another car because there was a curb and large strip of grass in front of the parking spot. And when we brought it back, the owner pointed out the damage almost before we even walked out to see the car. I hadn't even noticed at that point! This sounds crazy but it felt almost like they'd tracked the car and damaged it before return to take the deposit. I know that's dumb, but there were just really weird vibes to the whole experience. The car also had issues starting. Engine light was on since we picked it up but we were assured everything was fine. It didn't start on two separate occasions. Maybe try elsewhere!
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Poor|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
Mediocre|Mar 2022
It’s so ridiculously expensive that your better off buying a car, and then selling it at the end of your trip.
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2022
Everything was great. Everyone was very helpful and we were attended to promptly! No long waits! 👍
4.0
Mediocre|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.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2022
I would avoid. Nice people but terribly disorganized. We paid for an SUV but when we arrived they said they didn't have any. Didn't really offer a solution (said we could just wait a few hours for an SUV but they are unsure if one will come) so we took a sedan. This car then broke down on us (but thankfully they were quick to fix it). They also ended up making us pay for insurance as they didn't accept my credit card's insurance.
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Information about Economy Rent a Car car rentals in San José
Does Economy Rent a Car have a location at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Economy Rent a Car has 2 locations at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. You will find Economy Rent a Car located at Airport Boulevard and Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What is the most popular car to rent from Economy Rent a Car while in San José in August?
Intermediate rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Economy Rent a Car in San José during the month of August. On average, Intermediate rentals from Economy Rent a Car cost $12 per day, while the cheapest price found was $5 per day in August.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Economy Rent a Car in San José?
The cheapest type of car Economy Rent a Car has to offer in San José is the Economy at $8 per day on average. $8 per day is 60% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Economy Rent a Car, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 16% of momondo users who rented a car in San José from Economy Rent a Car chose the Economy, often because of the cost savings.
How many Economy Rent a Car car rental locations are there in San José?
There are 4 car rental locations in San José that Economy Rent a Car owns. Their Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, San José location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 60% of the users who rented a car from Economy Rent a Car in San José chose to pick up their rental at Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
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 July 2025, there are 105 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.
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