Car hire in Pavas (San José)

Driver's age: 26-65

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Hyundai Accent car
Hyundai Accent
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
S$ 35/day
Class Compact Car car
Class Compact Car
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
S$ 39/day
Suzuki Jimny car
Suzuki Jimny
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
S$ 33/day
Class Full-size SUV car
Class Full-size SUV
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
S$ 45/day
Suzuki Celerio car
Suzuki Celerio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
S$ 34/day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
S$ 169/day
Hyundai Creta car
Hyundai Creta
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
S$ 36/day
Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 39/day
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Pavas (San José) car rental reviews and directory 
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Budget

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.2

One location in Pavas

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Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

+506 2436 2010

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

SUV

KAYAK
Personnel at San Jose office was rude! He was upselling the car insurance which I told him isn’t necessary as we have coverage through Chase Sapphire Reserve which is the credit card I used to book reservations. He was unhappy that we declined the insurance and was very rude from then on. It was a real sad first impression of Costa Rica citizens.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2023

SUV

KAYAK
Only real thing I liked was how close it was to the airport and there being a shuttle. Otherwise, the first challenge was the insurance up sale. I purchased insurance during booking but then still had to purchase more insurance upon arrival. The first car I rented had such a small engine we had to return it. Then the second SUV was quite dirty and we could not connect the phone to it and while figuring that out the battery died. So, on the spot they had to replace the battery. Grateful they did then but imagine if we had drove off into the 4 hours drive ahead of us without a new battery? Basically, super mediocre if not sub par service.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Be prepared to be taken advantage of. No matter if you have extremely good insurance through your credit card company these guys will try their absolute hardest to force the company insurance on you for an extra $40 a day. Windshield got cracked by a rock on the road and they took $1100 out of the $3000 deposit, $1100 to replace a windshield?? Get real. To top it all off they charged me $120 American to fill half the tank upon return. It’s standard practice with rental agencies to have an increased gas fee if they have to fill it upon return. But this is on a different level, not to mention I know this guy was just making up numbers in his head as I was able to haggle the price down to $120. He also insisted I pay him in USD with no explanation and eventually took payment in colones. Sketchy business practices at this establishment, beware.

10.0 Wonderful

Matt, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was excellent

Cons:

Would have liked a better explanation of the insurance coverage and not a hard sell.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They refused to give back my deposit despite the trip. Ring cancelled due to Covid-19 A disgrace

4.8 Mediocre

Jerry, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Don’t use this car rental. A lot of hidden fees. They are crooks.

1 out of 6

Economy Rent a Car

4.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

4.1

2 locations in Pavas

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Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

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North Sabana Las Americas Blvd

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6.0 Okay

Joshua, Jun 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Pickup and drop off went well. The car itself needed maintenance, the brakes were worn out, wobbled the vehicle when braking hard, which was critical down the many many hills. The car also shivered over 100kmh. Had about 50k miles on it, but given the roads in Costa Rica those were hard miles.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Worst value. Clearly has no concept of customer service or friendliness. Exceedingly overpriced.

8.0 Very Good

Cristina, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Cons:

The price of the insurance is three times the price of the rental. Very different from the US and Canada. I found it quite absurd. I still haven't received the safety deposit!!

2.0 Poor

Samuel, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I never picked up the car? I asked for it to be canceled

Cons:

Cancelation of the car rental like the email said would happen

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The extra charges for insurance were NOT transparent and more than doubled the cost of the rental

Cons:

See above

2.0 Poor

david, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

EVERYTHING THESE PEOPLE ARE RIP OFF ARRISTS

1 out of 9

Europcar

4.1

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

3.8

One location in Pavas

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Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

KAYAK
They were not honest and tried to rip me off, I was charged for a rental that I booked online and was told that they didn't charge me and ultimately did not get Rental from them.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
First car had a broken side mirror, so was given another car. Nicer car but rear wiper didn’t work, which was an issue when it was raining.

2.0 Poor

Allison, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

It was a total scam, they end up charging you just as much as name brand companies through forcing you to buy unnecessary insurance which is not disclosed when I made my non-refundable reservation.

4.0 Mediocre

Jennifer, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Didnt have our reservation. Had to wait for hours.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super friendly!

Cons:

The advertised price is not what you end up paying when the mandatory insurance is added on. BEWARE!

4.0 Mediocre

EJ, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The car was fine, but I left feeling like I was scammed. I had to pay for Liability insurance, which I was prepared for, but Europcar’s cost for this was twice as much as other rental places for no reason. And they wouldn’t accept my credit card’s CDW coverage (a first) and made me pay for that as well. Overall, it more than doubled the cost of the rental de me. A nasty surprise at the counter, but at that point, they know they’ve got you. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

1 out of 10

National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Pavas

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La Asuncion De Belen

+506 2242 7878

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59
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San José Province, San José, Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

+506 2221 4700

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4

Very Good

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.1

One location in Pavas

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La Asuncion De Belen

+506 2242 7800

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59
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Thrifty

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Pavas

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Centro Comercial Guachipelin

+506 4052 5210

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday07:30 - 17:30
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Juan Santamaria Intl Apo

+506 4052 5210

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
Scam artists in disguise. Original quote was for less than $400, after 30 minutes, they would not let us leave the lot until we agreed to all sorts of expensive coverage, totally $860

1 out of 3

Alamo

7.3

Good

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.1

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San José Province, San José, Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

+506 2221 4700

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COSTA RENT

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

4.0

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Rio Segundo, Alajuela, 500 Metros Al Este Del Casino Fiesta

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

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The car was full of rattles and noises. Communication was ok-ish. Value for money mediocre.

easyCar

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose Intl Airport

+506 2442 2422

Monday05:00 - 22:00
Tuesday05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday05:00 - 22:00
Thursday05:00 - 22:00
Friday05:00 - 22:00
Saturday05:00 - 22:00
Sunday05:00 - 22:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2022

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The car Rental experience was mediocre however it took an hour to do paper work. The site is not straight forward with fees. I asked for a different location drop off quote, and once I was at the rental place they charge $50.00 extra. Furthermore they won’t take the insurance protection provided by the credit card unless you bring a letter from the credit card stating that. So beware, a $40.00 dollars par day rent turns out to be over a $100.00 per day. What can you do better, so you ask? LET CUSTOMERS KNOW UPFRONT OF HIDDEN FEES, SO THYE CAN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. (I am not intending to yell by using capital letters, I am just trying to help you do better)

Avis

5.4

Fair

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

4.9

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Intercontinental Hotel

+506 2208 2243

Monday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:00
Wednesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:00
Saturday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:00

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U-Save

4.2

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.2

Value for money

3.4

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Rio Segundo

+506 2430 4648

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Horrible experience. The lady that sits at the front desk with Usave is unbelievably rude, not only to me but to all of the customers she deals with. When we had trouble with the rental (they lied saying it was 4WD or AWD) she was nasty in WhatsApp messages (I still have them). Overall horrible experience, too many rental car places to fall victim to Usave’s handling of their customers. Never again. And stop recommending this place to travelers.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Old cars. Poorly maintained cars with many basic features like usb chargers not working.

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

3.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.2

Value for money

3.6

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

500 Mts East

+506 2430 0629

Monday06:30 - 19:30
Tuesday06:30 - 19:30
Wednesday06:30 - 19:30
Thursday06:30 - 19:30
Friday06:30 - 19:30
Saturday06:30 - 19:30
Sunday06:30 - 19:30

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Firefly

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

3.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

2.7

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Rio Segundo

+506 2443 4645

Monday05:00 - 22:00
Tuesday05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday05:00 - 22:00
Thursday05:00 - 22:00
Friday05:00 - 22:00
Saturday05:00 - 22:00
Sunday05:00 - 22:00

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4.0 Mediocre

David, Nov 2022

KAYAK
Their fuel charge minimum is $31 for missing .25 gallons of fuel! Rip off

2.0 Poor

israel, Nov 2021

KAYAK
They did not even have a car for me even though I had a reservation

ADOBE

6.0

Okay

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Route 3, Río Segundo Río Segundo, Alajuela, Alajuela - Costa Rica

+506 2442 2422

Monday05:00 - 22:00
Tuesday05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday05:00 - 22:00
Thursday05:00 - 22:00
Friday05:00 - 22:00
Saturday05:00 - 22:00
Sunday05:00 - 22:00

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NU Car

4.3

Mediocre

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Tobias Bolanos Airport

+506 2255-2200

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

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Apex

8.7

Very Good

Best rated

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

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Econorent

6.4

Okay

2 locations in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose Airport Juan Santamaria SJO

+506 2299 2000

Opening times not available

San Jose Tobias Bolanos Airport SYQ

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Right Cars

3.7

Poor

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose Airport Juan Santamaria SJO

+506 4001 7828

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

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Amigo Rent A Car

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3 locations in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

From Juan Santamaría airport, 1km E, 50 mts N.

Opening times not available

San Jose Airport Office

Opening times not available

San Jose Airport

+506 2442 8585

Monday04:30 - 23:59
Tuesday04:30 - 23:59
Wednesday04:30 - 23:59
Thursday04:30 - 23:59
Friday04:30 - 23:59
Saturday04:30 - 23:59
Sunday04:30 - 23:59

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

500M E. and 200 S from Marriot Hotel Belen Heredia

Opening times not available

Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria

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General Cañas Highway

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Mirage Car Rental

No score available yet

2 locations in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose Airport

Opening times not available

Tobias Bolanos Airport (SYQ)

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Deal Mobility Rent a Car

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One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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E-Z Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose International Airport - Europcar

+506 2440 9990

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00

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JUMBO CAR

No score available yet

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose airport

+506 8885 8626

Opening times not available

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Sovoy

No score available yet

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

San Jose Airport Juan Santamaria SJO

+506 2436 2070

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Target Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Tobias Bolanos Airport (SYQ)

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York Rent a Car

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One location in Pavas

Locations in Pavas (San José)

Juan Santamaria International Airport

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264 travellers who rented a car in Pavas gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.1

Car hire locations in or near Pavas (San José)

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Most popular agency

U-Save

Most popular car type

SUV

Average price

S$ 52/day

Good deal

S$ 46/day

When to book a rental car in Pavas, San José

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Top tips for renting a car in Pavas, San José

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Pavas for S$ 46 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Pavas at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy rental cars in Pavas are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • September is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Pavas, with prices around S$ 11/day. December, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of S$ 68/day.
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FAQs about hiring a car in Pavas (San José)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Pavas?

    On average a car hire in Pavas costs S$ 52 per day.

  • Is car hire cheaper in other San José neighbourhoods?

    No. Based on our information, ROUTESCARTRK in Pavas is the cheapest car hire location in San José.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Pavas?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hire price (S$ 33/day) in Pavas was found at ROUTESCARTRK, 500 Mts East.

  • What is the best car hire company in Pavas?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Pavas is EUROPCAR (4.5, 43 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Pavas?

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  • What is the most popular hire car type in Pavas?

  • How much does a SUV car hire cost in Pavas?

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Pavas?

    On average a hire car in Pavas costs S$ 365 per week (S$ 52 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Pavas?

    On average a hire car in Pavas costs S$ 1,563 per month (S$ 52 per day).

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