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Rent a car San Jose (Costa Rica) Airport

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Shuttle

Once you have collected your luggage, proceed to our SIXT counter in the arrival hall to receive your rental agreement. Our complimentary shuttle service will be waiting at the exit to bring you to the vehicle collection point. The bus runs regularly, approximately every 5-10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 6-10 minutes.

Your way to SIXT

Once you have collected your luggage, please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our service counter is conveniently located directly inside the terminal and is clearly signposted for your convenience. To streamline your experience, you can complete the check-out process and sign your rental agreement directly at the airport counter. This allows you to save time and avoid unnecessary delays at the operational base. After completing the administrative formalities, our complimentary shuttle service will be waiting at the exit indicated by our staff to provide a comfortable transfer to your vehicle collection point. The shuttle operates throughout our entire opening hours and runs approximately every 5-10 minutes. The transfer to the vehicle collection point takes approximately 6-10 minutes. The shuttle is an orange electric bus, clearly visible and easily recognizable by our logo.

Return information

The return of the SIXT vehicle is directly at the SIXT branch: Autopista General Cañas, Rio Segundo de Alajuela. At our SIXT branch, meet one of our SIXT representives, who will quickly process your return by shuttle back to the airport.

Directions

9.993900299072266, -84.20880126953125

San Jose (Costa Rica) Airport

24h Return

Address

Main Passenger Terminal, Alajuela, 20101, Costa Rica

Business hours

Mon - Sun
00:00 - 02:00 06:00 - 00:00
Public Holidays
00:00 - 02:00 06:00 - 00:00

Out of hours

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Our services at San Jose (Costa Rica) Airport

Book a San Jose Airport car rental

Reserving a San Jose airport car rental with SIXT will provide you with access to a premium vehicle that is both affordable and comfortable. Our fleet is filled with models for every type of traveler, including cars like sedans, pickups, vans, SUVs, and luxury options. We offer bookable extras to help you further customize your rental, including options like GPS and an additional driver. Book an SUV if you are exploring outside of the city, or a sedan if you plan on staying in the city center.

What makes SIXT at San Jose Airport so special?

Convenient location: Our location at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) makes it easy for you to rent a car quickly after your flight has landed.

Flexible hours: You can pick up or return your rental any time of the day on request, even outside hour business hours.

Friendly customer service: SIXT customer service agents are friendly and ready to help you during every step of the rental process.

Affordable prices: We are proud to offer competitive and affordable prices that work for every type of budget.

SIXT's location at San Jose Airport

To pick up your San Jose Airport car rental, simply exit the Arrivals Terminal of the airport and walk to the right until you are in front of Malinche restaurant. This is where our complimentary shuttle buses will pick you up in order to bring you to our branch and your car. When you are ready to return your vehicle, you can do so by bringing it directly back to the location where you first picked it up, at Oficentro Plaza.

Explore San Jose with your car rental

Known for its interesting museums, lush parks, and historic buildings, San Jose, Costa Rica is full of things to do. Renting a car through SIXT will make it easier for you to visit popular attractions like the National Museum of Costa Rica and the Parque La Sabana. With access to a car, you can also go on fun day trips, such as to the Poas Volcano National Park or the Irazu Volcano National Park, both of which are less than a few hours away.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.2
4.2355347
Based on 1501 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.5
Vehicle return
4.5
Vehicle handover
4.4
Service during and after the rental
Michel O.
5.0
Good car, friendly staff, everything Went smoothly
Carlos B.
4.0
The SIXT car rental facility in San Jose was flexible and cooperative because I had to switch my pick up from the Liberia Airport which was closed to San Jose. The car itself was ok but I recommend reserving the top of the line cars because SIXT is reasonably priced.
Kate P.
5.0
Sixt Rent a Car is my favorite car rental company near SJO and I have been renting cars in Costa Rica for almost 20 years! Excellent, very prompt customer service and great cars at really good rates. Highly recommend!

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at San Jose (Costa Rica) Airport . The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting at San Jose (Costa Rica) Airport

How much does it cost to rent a car at San Jose Costa Rica 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

Do I need to refuel the car before returning it?

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.

Can I drop off my car at a different location and is there a one-way fee?

Yes, you can return your rental car to a different location, depending on availability. Find here more information about one-way rentals.

To rent a car with SIXT at San Jose (Costa Rica) Airport you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

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