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San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Cheap Car Hire in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, Costa Rica from R349

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 15/7 and drop-off date of 22/7. 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 15 June 2025.

There are currently 105 hire locations operating at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport spread across 43 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is small car at R349 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 269+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 112+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

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

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport with an average daily rate of R810. Data was last updated on 15 June 2025.
Mini CountrymanR419/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Audi Q2R510/day
5
M
A/C
Audi Q2
Toyota Urban CruiserR550/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Cheapflights insights for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport car hires

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 car hire at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport 1 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R233/day on average when booked 1 days ahead, which saves you 949% off the usual average price.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.

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 R215 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R861. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R502

February

R556

March

R466

April

R412

May

R233

June

R215

July

R341

August

R341

September

R251

October

R269

November

R359

December

R861

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

SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Full-size cars (Hyundai H-1 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Renault Koleos or similar).

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

At San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, Amigo Rent A Car, Economy Rent a Car, and Sunnycars have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 15 June 2025.

Avis

5,3
Fair
41 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

4,6

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,7

Budget

5,9
Fair
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,7

Economy Rent a Car

4,4
Mediocre
15 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,4

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

3,5

Amigo Rent A Car

2 locations

Sunnycars

2 locations

Ace

1 location

Ace Rental Cars

1 location

Car hire 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 15 June 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport car hire 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 Europcar?

    Hiring a car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R3 587/week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

Browse car hires 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 15 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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