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San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Cheap Car Hire in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, Costa Rica from $19

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport with a pick-up date of 30/9 and drop-off date of 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
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There are 46 hire agencies servicing San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 106 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport with prices from $19 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport:

Economy

Economy

$19+

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Compact

Compact

$22+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$24+

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SUV

SUV

$24+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$40+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$29+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$32+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$34+

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Best car rental deals found at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport with an average daily rate of $29. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Kia Soul$29/day
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Kia Soul
Found 09/17/25
BYD ATTO 3$32/day
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BYD ATTO 3
Found 09/17/25
Suzuki Swift$19/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/17/25

Cheapflights insights for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Book your rental car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $22/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 5% off the average price.

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What is the best car hire company at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is Avis (rated 5.3/10 with 41 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.0/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
5.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Budget
Budget
5.9
Ace
Ace
2.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Planning to hire a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport? June is the cheapest month, costing about $20 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $80. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$47

February

$52

March

$44

April

$39

May

$22

June

$20

July

$32

August

$32

September

$23

October

$25

November

$33

December

$80

What car do most people hire at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Economy cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Open-air all-terrain cars (Ford Bronco or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Both Amigo Rent A Car and Sunnycars have 2 locations at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.

Avis

5.3
Fair
41 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

4.6

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Budget

5.9
Fair
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Ace

2.9
Poor
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.6

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

2.9

America Car Rental

1 location
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Advantage

1 location
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Sunnycars

2 locations
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Autounion Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.

  • Which car hire providers are at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport car rental counter:keddy by Europcar (10.0)Dollar (9.6)Sixt (9.0)Alamo (8.0)Thrifty (7.4)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.4)Fox (6.0)easyCar (6.0)COSTA RENT (6.0)Budget (5.9)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport for a week from Sixt?

    From Sixt you can hire a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from about $196 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($13+).

Electric

Electric

$19+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$13+

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