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Car Rental at Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO), Costa Rica

Location, Hours and Contact

Opening hours

Sunday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Address
Economy Rent a Car San Jose Airport (SJO)
Juan Santamaria International Airport, Terminal
San Jose Airport (SJO), Alajuela (SJO)
Costa Rica
Phone Number
(506) 2299-2000

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Economy Rent a Car San Jose Airport (SJO)

Make Economy Rent a Car your choice for your car rental needs when flying into SJO San Jose, Costa Rica. Enjoy Costa Rica's beautiful countryside in an affordable, high quality rental car.
With 35 years of car rental experience, and recognized as the largest rent a car company in Costa Rica, Economy Rent a Car will ensure you have the vehicle you need when navigating from San Jose through any of Costa Rica's various road conditions.
From breathtaking jungles to beautiful beaches, Economy Rent a Car will help make your trip to Costa Rica a memorable one. Costa Rica is the ideal tropical paradise for your vacation. Whether you like to hike, surf or do rafting, deepwater fishing or snorkeling, Costa Rica has it all. For those travelers interested in nature, Costa Rica has a wide variety of exotic wildlife and tropical plants. To enjoy the many wonders this country has to offer, travelers are highly recommended to rent a car while in Costa Rica.
Car rental in San Jose SJO can be one of the most important decisions regarding your trip to Costa Rica. Economy Rent A Car has more than 9 offices in the country of Costa Rica including San Jose Intl Airport and in nearby Alajuela. Customers can count on our 24 hour call center and roadside assistance and know that we are close by when needed.
Our car hire and rental booth is located inside airport terminal. Upon arrival please proceed to our booth before exiting the airport. An Economy Rent a Car representative will shuttle you to our Alajuela office located 1.6 km from SJO International Airport and we offer continuous free shuttle service to our car rental facility year round.

Important Information when Landing in San Jose (SJO)

  • Traffic around the airport is heaviest during flight banks (early morning and evening) — allow extra time.
  • The airport connects directly to Route 1 (Interamericana Norte) and Route 122, the main routes toward San José, Alajuela, and Guanacaste.
  • Roundabouts near the airport terminal require yielding to circulating traffic.
  • Watch for slower-moving shuttle buses and taxis picking up and dropping off passengers.

  • Our airport office puts you on the road minutes after landing, with easy access to both San José and the Pacific coast via Route 27.
  • All rentals include Costa Rica's mandatory protection plan.
  • Choose an SUV if your trip includes mountain routes to Arenal, Monteverde, or Guanacaste's unpaved beach roads.
  • Ask about toll transponders for Route 27 before heading to the coast.
  • Want to stretch your rental budget further? See Is There a Cheapest Day to Rent a Car? for money-saving tips that apply anywhere in the country.

  • A valid driver's license from your home country (digital licenses not accepted; temporary licenses may be refused).
  • A passport or valid ID for identification at pickup.
  • A credit or debit card in the main driver's name for the security deposit.
  • Proof of personal insurance if declining Economy's protection plan for your San José (Juan Santamaría Airport) rental (commercial policies not accepted).

  • Alajuela's Central Park — a short drive from the terminal.
  • Zoo Ave Wildlife Rescue Center — near La Garita, about 20 minutes away.
  • Doka Estate Coffee Tour — a working coffee farm in the surrounding hills.
  • Poás Volcano National Park — roughly 45 minutes from the airport.
  • Curious about more of what Costa Rica offers beyond this area? Check out our guide, Visit Costa Rica: Culture, Nature, and the "Pura Vida" Way of Life.