Cheap Car Rentals in San José, San José Province from just $5

When is it cheapest to rent a car in San José?

All	$2 - $64
Family size	$18 - $78
Economy	$1 - $28

The cheapest time to rent a car in San José is in October. The price is 80% lower than the rest of the year at just USD 2 per day. The most expensive month is December. If you are looking for a specific car type, consider renting an economy car in October. If you need more room for your family, larger vehicles with 6+ seats are typically cheapest in October. The price of a car rental in San José can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

San José car rental deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best deals for car rental in San José found recently by users on momondo

Rio Hatchback

or similar Mini

2 2/4

$1

May 11 - May 18

San José

Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

$1

May 11 - May 18

Accent

or similar Economy

2 1 2/4

$2

Apr 14 - Apr 19

San José

Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

$2

Apr 14 - Apr 19

Jimny

or similar SUV

2 4-5

$2

Apr 14 - Apr 21

San José

1.4km E. Of Holidayinn Express

$2

Apr 14 - Apr 21

Top car rentals in San José

Best rates found by momondo users in the past 24 hours

Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Suv

2 Adults, 2 Bags

4 Adults, 2 Bags

5 Adults, 3 Bags

5 Adults, 3 Bags

5 Adults, 2 Bags

5 Adults, 3 Bags

Top car rental suppliers in San José

Need advice on where to rent a car? These are the top providers

Cheapest	U-Save	U-Save gives you the cheapest deals in 1 location around the city
Most popular	Alamo	Alamo gives you the cheapest deals in 5 locations around the city
Most locations	Alamo	Alamo gives you high quality and luxurious models in one of their 5 locations

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

San José, Costa Rica

Nearby attractions:

Cariari Country Club		3.8 mi
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana		8.2 mi
Mercado Central		9.5 mi
San Jose Parque Central		9.7 mi
San Jose Cathedral		9.8 mi

San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport

San José, Costa Rica

Nearby attractions:

Cariari Country Club		1.7 mi
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana		2.8 mi
Mercado Central		4.2 mi
San Jose Parque Central		4.4 mi
San Jose Cathedral		4.5 mi

Tambor Airport

Tambor, Costa Rica

Nearby attractions:

Cariari Country Club		61 mi
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana		63 mi
Mercado Central		65 mi
San Jose Parque Central		65 mi
San Jose Cathedral		65 mi

San José Car Rental Directory

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Distance to popular hotels from San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Park your car and yourself at these popular hotels not far from San José Juan Santamaria Intl's car rental counter

Barceló San José

Residencial El Robledal, La Uruca, 4581150 | San José de Costa Rica

7.8 mi from airport

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Autopista General Canas

3.4 mi from airport

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Calle Central Y Tercera Av. 15

9.6 mi from airport

Exe San Jose Center

Edificio Cristal, Avenida Principal, Calles 1 Y 3

9.8 mi from airport

Intercontinental Hotels Costa Rica At Multiplaza Mall

Prospero Fernandez Hwy. Escazu

5.0 mi from airport

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson San Jose Aero

Ciudad Cariari, Belen, San Jose, C.R:

3.9 mi from airport

Hotel Balmoral

Avenida Central Calles 7 y 9

10.0 mi from airport

Hotel Presidente - San Jose City Center, Costa Rica

Central Avenue Blvd 7th Street

10.0 mi from airport

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Route 27

4.8 mi from airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari San Jose -Costa Rica

4 Miles Southeast From Sjo Int. Airport, Parallel Road to Highway #1 Heredia Belén

3.8 mi from airport

Palma Real Hotel & Casino

200 Mts. Norte Del Ice, Sabana Norte

8.2 mi from airport

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Avenida 6, Calle 21 & 23

10.5 mi from airport

Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica

Ave. 6, Calle 28

9.0 mi from airport

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Forum 2 Business Park

2.8 mi from airport

Best Western Irazu Hotel & Studios

Km 3 Autopista General Canas

7.5 mi from airport

Sleep Inn Paseo Las Damas

Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11 Frente al Parque Morazan

10.0 mi from airport

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum

Del Centro Empresarial Forum 2

3.0 mi from airport

Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola

5th Avenue and 5th Street

9.9 mi from airport

Car Rental in San José

In February to date, 16,006 momondo users have searched for cheap car rental in San José.

How much will it cost to rent a car in San José in March?

$48 is the cost of a weekend car rental in San José for March, with cheap deals starting as low as $5. Users looking for a one-week rental in San José for March saw an average deal of $32 - but quotes as low as $5 were available depending on dates and car options.

Can you rent a car from San José airport?

The closest airport to San José is San José Tobias Bolanos Intl - 6% of users got a deal in San José renting from providers based at this airport. For March, to rent a car from San José Tobias Bolanos Intl will cost on average $15.

Where is it easiest to rent a car from in San José?

Economy Rent a Car, U-Save, and NU Car were the most popular suppliers in San José for next month.

Can you rent an automatic car in San José?

48% of users were looking for deals on automatic transmission car rental in San José. A good deal on an automatic car rental in San José for March starts at $4.

What is the speed limit in San José?

Speed limits for cars, vans and motorcycles in San José vary according to road classification. The speed limit on an expressway is 62 mph. The limit for an undivided highway is 37 mph. Urban areas such as cities can see the limit reduced to 24 mph. Always follow local signage and instructions as speed limits may change locally.

What is the drink drive limit in San José?

The law addressing driving under the influence states that 0.1% BAC is the legal limit for operating a vehicle in San José.

How good are the roads in San José?

If you were wondering how good the roads are in San José, they rank #116 in the world, scoring 2.9, with 1 being low and 7 high. US, in comparison, ranks #14 with a score of 5.7. The quality of the roads around the country will vary; this score simply acts as a comparison.