Title: Cheap Car Hire in San José, CRI - Expedia.co.uk

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# Car Rentals in San José, CRI

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## Top Rental Car Deals in San José

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### Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

- 4 people

San José, Alajuela Province, CRI

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### Compact

Ford Focus or similar

- 4 people

San José, Alajuela Province, CRI

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### Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar

- 5 people

San José, Alajuela Province, CRI

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### SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

- 5 people

San José, Alajuela Province, CRI

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## Frequently asked questions

### How much is a rental car per day in San José?

### Can I hire a car from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?

### What happens if I need to cancel my San José car reservation?

### What types of cars can I rent in San José?

### Where can I go on a road trip from San José?

> - You'll discover Flamingo Beach and loads more intriguing attractions in Cabo Velas. From San José, it's about 100 miles away.
> - Located 90 miles away, Sardinal is also a hit with wanderers. Be sure to get to Playa Hermosa while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love staying a while in this buzzing city.
> - Pavones Beach is around 140 miles from San José and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Go for a walk around and enjoy the fresh air here.

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## Car Hire Information

| Popular car types:               | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) |
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