Car rental San Jose Airport, Costa Rica
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SIXT Car rental at San Jose Airport (SJO)
Booking a rental car at San Jose Airport (SJO) with SIXT is your top option for seeing the most that Costa Rica offers. SIXT’s fleet of premium vehicles is ready to go at San Jose Airport, formally known as Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). When you rent a car in San Jose, professional, English-speaking staff can help you select your ideal vehicle, or book it all on our app for maximum efficiency. Costa Rica’s reputation for outdoor recreation is unparalleled, and SIXT provides you with everything from tough and roomy trucks to spacious minivans to accommodate your trip and all the gear that goes along with it.
Explore San Jose in your car rental from San Jose Airport (SJO)
When you opt for a car rental in San Jose, you're ready to explore Costa Rica’s urban center, as well as both coasts. As Costa Rica’s lush natural landscape is its main attraction, it’s important to understand the country’s driving culture.
Before renting
- Identification: Pack your driver's license and consult our help center for everything you need to know.
- Download our app: The SIXT app lets you book and modify reservations, and you can confirm bookable extras like sat radio or unlimited mileage.
- Peruse cars: Our fleet is structured with vehicles that average three months old, and browsing cars in advance can help you determine your best option, whether that’s a compact sedan for the city or an all-wheel drive SUV for road trips.
While renting
- Keep right: Roads in both cities and rural areas of Costa Rica may be missing painted lines and demarcations. Drive on the right side of the road and keep right except to pass. Be alert for unmarked, shifting traffic patterns.
- Signs: Road signs in Costa Rica are in Spanish, so familiarize yourself with the looks of common signs, such as Alto (Stop) and Una Via (One Way).
- Rush hour: As San Jose is Costa Rica’s largest city, there may be rush hour traffic during the mornings and afternoons on weekdays. Plan your voyages accordingly, and use a GPS for your rental car to always find the best route.
After renting
- Drop off: SIXT understands that visitors to San Jose need flexibility, so you can drop off your rental 24 hours per day using our key drop. Opt for prepaid refueling to make it even more streamlined.
More information for your car rental at San Jose Airport (SJO)
San Jose is packed with interesting museums, historic churches, and galleries devoted to local artisans, and it boasts a location surrounded by several national parks. A rental car in San Jose makes it easy to design your ideal itinerary, and SIXT makes it that much more efficient:
- Museo Nacional de Costa Rica: Don't miss the National Museum that showcases Costa Rica’s culture, archaeology, and natural history. Just a 13.5-mile drive (around 1 hour) from the airport, is a must-see.
- Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo: Located 19.5 miles (a little over 1 hour) from the airport, this lush rainforest park with diverse wildlife, waterfalls, and hiking trails is the perfect spot to relax.
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden: Unwind in this tranquil garden featuring tropical plants. If you want to learn more don't miss the educational exhibits. Just 12.6 miles (around 50 minutes) from SJO, it’s an easy and convenient drive.
Our branch at San Jose International Airport (SJO) features flexible hours, allowing you to pick up your rental car upon arrival and begin your Costa Rica adventure immediately. And if you are flying through both of Costa Rica’s major airports, San Jose (SJO) and Liberia International Airport (LIR), SIXT offers one way rentals, so you can see the most without the stress of travel logistics.
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Good to know when renting at San Jose Airport
Find the cheapest car rental rates for San Jose Costa Rica Airport and your travel dates in our booking funnel. The final price will depend on your trip's dates and length, if you make your reservation online in advance or if you choose to book some add-ons for instance. You can also check our latest car rental deals that might apply to your trip. Read more on car rental prices
Yes, you can refuel the car yourself before returning it or we can take care of it for you. Learn more about our prepaid fuel options here.
Yes, you can return your rental car to a different location, depending on availability. Find here more information about one-way rentals.
