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San José, Costa Rica
Jul 17 — Jul 182

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Vacation rentals in popular neighborhoods in San José

Below are the most popular neighborhoods in San José to stay in, as well as some of the best vacation rentals in each area
San Sebastián
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Apartment With City View In Oasis De San Photo
Best value

Apartment With City View In Oasis De San

San José, Costa Rica

9.0
My Condo Retreat Photo
#1 Most popular

My Condo Retreat

San José, Costa Rica

5.9
#2 Most popular

Modern, large and equipped

San José, Costa Rica

10.0
#3 Most popular

Lujoso condominio con lavadora y secadora, S. José

San José, Costa Rica

9.3
Merced
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Best value

Nucleo 514

San José, Costa Rica

9.3
Escape to this luxurious oasis Photo
#1 Most popular

Escape to this luxurious oasis

San José, Costa Rica

7.9
Skyline Retreat Top Floor 1BR Apartment with Mountain Views Photo
#2 Most popular

Skyline Retreat Top Floor 1BR Apartment with Mountain Views

San José, Costa Rica

Apartamento con piscina y espacio de trabajo Photo
#3 Most popular

Apartamento con piscina y espacio de trabajo

San José, Costa Rica

9.5
#4 Most popular

Modern 1-Bedroom Apt in Núcleo Sabana Tower

San José, Costa Rica

6.6
Pavas
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Casa Angela Photo
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Casa Angela

C. 92, San José, Costa Rica

9.6
Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower #402 Photo
#1 Most popular

Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower #402

San José, Costa Rica

9.6
Ecostudio Photo
#2 Most popular

Ecostudio

San José, Costa Rica

9.2
#3 Most popular

Mango Boulevard Hotel

San José, Costa Rica

7.9
Flying away penthouse San José Photo
#4 Most popular

Flying away penthouse San José

San José, Costa Rica

Carmen
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San Jose Downtown Suites

San José, Costa Rica

8.0
Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Center Photo
#1 Most popular

Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Center

San José, Costa Rica

8.5
Bee Suites San José - Escalante Photo
#2 Most popular

Bee Suites San José - Escalante

San José, Costa Rica

9.1
#3 Most popular

1505 Torre los Yoses Hermoso Apartamento en Barrio Escalante con Parqueo

San José, Costa Rica

9.0
Catedral
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Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown South

San José, Costa Rica

6.2
#1 Most popular

Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown

San José, Costa Rica

7.0
#2 Most popular

935 Lodge San José

San José, Costa Rica

8.8
#3 Most popular

Studio8 Lujan Apartament #5

San José, Costa Rica

9.4

Hostels and cheap hotels in San José

These hotels and hostels usually make for a cheap way to stay in San José
Don Jon's Surf and Yoga Lodge Photo

Don Jon's Surf and Yoga Lodge

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

8.3
Nice apartment 5 minutes from Juan Santamaría airport. Safe zone. Photo

Nice apartment 5 minutes from Juan Santamaría airport. Safe zone.

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Private Rooms in San Pedro, San Jose Photo

Private Rooms in San Pedro, San Jose

San Pedro, Costa Rica

Full apartment 5 minutes Airport Ground floor and upstairs with internet connection Photo

Full apartment 5 minutes Airport Ground floor and upstairs with internet connection

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Mario y Jeannette

Alajuela, Costa Rica

9.0
Urban Flats Studios by Corporate Stays Photo

Urban Flats Studios by Corporate Stays

San José, Costa Rica

8.2

Get the best value vacation rental in San José

These San José vacation rentals have the best prices for their ratings
Villas Rio Ora Photo

Villas Rio Ora

Via 150, Sámara, Costa Rica

10.0
Urban Flats Studios by Corporate Stays Photo

Urban Flats Studios by Corporate Stays

San José, Costa Rica

8.2
Don Jon's Surf and Yoga Lodge Photo

Don Jon's Surf and Yoga Lodge

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

8.3
Entire Homy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport Photo

Entire Homy apartment for you, 5 min SJO Airport

Alajuela, Costa Rica

9.4
Casa Angela Photo

Casa Angela

C. 92, San José, Costa Rica

9.6
Confortable y privado estudio en zona exclusiva . Photo

Confortable y privado estudio en zona exclusiva .

San José, Costa Rica

8.8

momondo's favorite vacation rentals in San José

Learn more about these user-preferred vacation rentals in San José
Playa Cativo Lodge Photo

Playa Cativo Lodge

Golfito, Costa Rica

10.0
$422

Casa Lina sloth view exotic apartment with privat kitchen

Cocles, Costa Rica

8.1
$34
Villas Solar Photo

Villas Solar

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

9.2
$87
Apartamentos La Alborada Airport Sjo Photo

Apartamentos La Alborada Airport Sjo

Alajuela, Costa Rica

9.3
$73

Cecropia Ecolodge

Tigra, Costa Rica

9.5
$61
Nice apartment 5 minutes from Juan Santamaría airport. Safe zone. Photo

Nice apartment 5 minutes from Juan Santamaría airport. Safe zone.

Alajuela, Costa Rica

$25
Beach Front Home In Ballena Marine Natl Park Photo

Beach Front Home In Ballena Marine Natl Park

Uvita, Costa Rica

10.0
$454
Charming Private Cottage with Spectacular Mountain & City View Photo

Charming Private Cottage with Spectacular Mountain & City View

Escazú, Costa Rica

$42

Pavones Point

Pavones, Costa Rica

9.4
$398

Bambu-Rivera Club Residences

San José, Costa Rica

7.8
$33

Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown

San José, Costa Rica

7.0
$34
Playa Bejuco 3 Bdrm Home In Beachfront Condominium Photo

Playa Bejuco 3 Bdrm Home In Beachfront Condominium

Parrita, Costa Rica

10.0
$134
Escazu, San José, Luxury & Unbeatable Location! #2 Photo

Escazu, San José, Luxury & Unbeatable Location! #2

San José, Costa Rica

8.0
$113

Comfy Sabana Studio

San José, Costa Rica

$36
Luxurious Central Apt / 5 min from the Airport Photo

Luxurious Central Apt / 5 min from the Airport

Av 4. Calle Concordia., Alajuela, Costa Rica

6.6
$46
El Silencio Lodge & Spa Photo

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Sarchí, Costa Rica

9.3
$531

Around Juan Santa María

Calle La Candela Plaza Colibri, Casa Esquinera Con Árbol de Mango, Casa Color Verde, Río Segundo, Costa Rica

7.7
$30
Urban Flats Studios by Corporate Stays Photo

Urban Flats Studios by Corporate Stays

San José, Costa Rica

8.2
$28
Casa Bendita Just Steps Away From Beautiful And Pristine Playa Junquillal Photo

Casa Bendita Just Steps Away From Beautiful And Pristine Playa Junquillal

Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica

$191
San José Downtown Suites Photo

San José Downtown Suites

San José, Costa Rica

$50

Useful insights on San José vacation rentals

Get a quick overview on price and accommodation trends for your visit in San José

Lowest Vacation Rental Price

$22

Average Length of Stay

5 days
The cheapest price for a room in San José found in the last 7 days is $22/night. This rate is available with Private Rooms in San Pedro, San Jose.
On average, people stay for 5 days when lodging at vacation rentals in San José. The average accommodation price for 5 days in San José in the past week is $358.

When to book a vacation rental in San José

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Low SeasonOctobercheapest month to stay
High SeasonJunemost expensive time to stay
73%expected price decrease
82%expected price increase

Price

$57 - $1,133

Cheapest day of weekMondayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekWednesdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
$62
$2,751

Information about staying in San José

Read these important travel tips before booking a vacation rental in San José

How long do people typically book vacation apartments for in San José?

Those choosing vacation rental apartments in San José typically book for at least 5 nights.

How much does a vacation rental apartment in San José cost?

Renting a vacation apartment in San José will see a range in pricing typically determined by the season, location of the apartment and the number of rooms required. Recently, a typical search for apartment rentals in San José suggests an average of $253 per night.

When is the best time to book a vacation rental in San José?

The cheapest month to rent a vacation apartment in San José is usually October. The cost of your apartment or rental property can be around 73% cheaper in October vs. the high season.

What’s the best area of San José to book a vacation rental in?

San Sebastián and Merced are classic choices for vacation rentals in San José. Recently, many users have found good rental properties in Pavas too.

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

As of July 2025, there are 833 operators available to choose from for hotels in San José.

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

Prices for hotels in San José are updated daily.

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