Title: Cheap Car Hire in San José, CRI - Expedia.co.uk [San José Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085)[Hotels in San José](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels.d603085.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San José](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San José](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Activities)[San José Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.d603085.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in San José, CRI ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in San José ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in San José \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people San José, San José Province, CRI ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=San%20Jos%C3%A9,%20San%20Jos%C3%A9%20Province,%20Costa%20Rica&dpln=603085&date1=28/12/2025&date2=30/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people San José, San José Province, CRI ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=San%20Jos%C3%A9,%20San%20Jos%C3%A9%20Province,%20Costa%20Rica&dpln=603085&date1=28/12/2025&date2=30/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people San José, San José Province, CRI ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=San%20Jos%C3%A9,%20San%20Jos%C3%A9%20Province,%20Costa%20Rica&dpln=603085&date1=28/12/2025&date2=30/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people San José, San José Province, CRI ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=San%20Jos%C3%A9,%20San%20Jos%C3%A9%20Province,%20Costa%20Rica&dpln=603085&date1=28/12/2025&date2=30/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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