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National car rental deals in San José, San José Province
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Small Cars
$20 - $102
All Car Types
$31 - $141
The best time to rent a Small car from National in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $20 per day on average. $20 per day is 56% lower than the $46 average yearly price for a National Small rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from National in San José, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Small rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from National in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $16 per day on average. $16 per day is 71% lower than the $55 average yearly price for a National Medium rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from National in San José, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Medium rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from National in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $32 per day on average. $32 per day is 67% lower than the $97 average yearly price for a National Large rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from National in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $24 per day on average. $24 per day is 73% lower than the $88 average yearly price for a National SUV rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from National in San José, San José Province is in September when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 61% lower than the $112 average yearly price for a National Van rental in San José. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Pickup truck car from National in San José, San José Province is in December when prices are $16 per day on average. $16 per day is 74% lower than the $63 average yearly price for a National Pickup truck rental in San José. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Pickup truck car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from National in San José, San José Province is in October when prices are $89 per day on average. $89 per day is 38% lower than the $143 average yearly price for a National Luxury rental in San José. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from National in San José, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Luxury rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
Information about National car rentals in San José
How much will a National rental car in San José cost in August?
In August, you can expect to pay $55 per day on average to rent a car from National in San José. The cheapest price our users saw for a San José rental car from National was $21 per day. If you need a rental for more than a couple days, then a week-long National rental car in San José will cost $385 on average in August. Keep in mind that these deals are based on last year's prices, though you may be able to find similar rates depending on when you make a reservation and what type of car you rent.
Does National 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 National car rental center is La Asuncion De Belen.
Does National offer free car rental cancellation in San José?
Yes, National in San José does offer free cancellations on car rentals. However, we always recommend you give National a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of National phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from National while in San José in August?
Consider Passenger van rentals from National if you need a car rental in San José during August. When renting Passenger van cars in August, you can expect prices to be an average of $142 per day and as low as $63 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available from National—Passenger van vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from National in San José?
For $89/day on average, a Pickup truck is the cheapest type of car to rent from National in San José (33% cheaper than the most expensive National rental car). In the past year, 16% of momondo users who chose to rent from National while in San José rented a Pickup truck in order to save money. Keep in mind that National also has other types of car rentals available based on your travel needs.
How many National car rental locations are there in San José?
National currently operates out of 7 locations in San José. The most popular car rental location National has in San José is located at Paseo Colon. Over the past 12 months, 43% of our users that searched for National rentals in San José happened to rent their vehicle from the Paseo Colon 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 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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