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Budget car hire deals in San José, San José Province
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Small cars
£23 - £81
All Car Types
£26 - £75
The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in August when prices are £23 per day on average. £23 per day is 40% lower than the £38 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in San José. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in San José, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in April when prices are £25 per day on average. £25 per day is 38% lower than the £40 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in San José. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in San José, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in April when prices are £28 per day on average. £28 per day is 21% lower than the £36 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in San José. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in San José, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in San José, San José Province is in April when prices are £25 per day on average. £25 per day is 42% lower than the £43 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in San José. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in San José, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
Customer service was great. They didn't try to scam me with hidden fees or falsehoods about coverage. Another in my group rented through enterprise and they tried to make him pay all sorts of extras that aren't required (we rented in San Jose). I also had some car issues on the way back and they were helpful and understanding.
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
The ad never said that the insurance fee Is the doble of the rental. And the servir provide by the budget employee was unpolite and bad.
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2023
Felt sort of corralled into the upgrade I got. Booked a 7p 4x4 online and was told in person it was only 2WD. Was then told the Land Cruiser I got was the only one left on the lot. 3 hours later my brother in law got a Land Cruiser and was told it was the last one on the lot.
4.0
Mediocre|Mar 2023
Budget in Costa Rica, our flight was delayed so we called the 1800 number where an automated message told us that 'if your flight is delayed, not to worry they have the flight info and will hold on to your car, even if they don't have the flight number we hold your vehicle for 24hrs' So that was a relief until we got to the Budget booth in the airport where they told us they didn't have our car and that we should have let them know. I told them we called and heard the message and they responded with 'oh you didn't call the Costa Rica line' They ended up having a car we could use but it was a larger more expensive SUV and needed 'a better insurance package' so we had to pay more than we 'budgeted' for. Use another car rental place in Costa Rica there's lots to choose from.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
Additional insurance charges; vehicle was in poor condiition; very long check in process
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
The manager at Budget Rental Car (San José, Costa Rica) explained that what I was purchasing was an added option for their highest, “full protection”. I bumped the front driver side plastic bumper. No accident. No other persons involved. I put chased full protection. I bumped the front driver side plastic bumper. No accident. No police needed. No other persons involved. And now I have to pay $300 US Dollars for a person not writing a report about it until this moment (2 days after.) Nothing changed, just when the report was written down. As one who works in real estate, I know an added fee when I see one. This is an added penalty fee without justification. I am requesting a refund of the added administrative charge. I purchased the full protective warranty, so I knew I was covered. Except that I wasn’t/am not. Choose a different company.
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Information about Budget car hire in San José
How much will a Budget car hire in San José cost in September?
£31 per day (or £217 per week) is the average price for a Budget car hire in San José during September, according to last year's data. The cheapest price momondo users have found in September for a Budget car hire was £28 per day. Keep in mind that prices often depend on what type of car you hire from Budget during this time of year and when you reserve your hire.
Does Budget have a location at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Budget has 1 location at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. You will find Budget located at Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo.
Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in San José?
Budget does provide free car hire cancellations in San José (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Budget if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Budget.
What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in San José in September?
In September, our users who hire cars from Budget in San José prefer Intermediate hires. If you’re looking to reserve one of their Intermediate hires during this month, prices tend to be £41/day on average and £41/day at their lowest. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on how far out you book your car hire, as well as what car model you choose.
How many Budget car hire locations are there in San José?
Budget has 2 car hire locations in San José. Their Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 79% of our users who looked to hire a car from Budget in San José chose to hire theirs from the Budget location at Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San José?
Prices for cars in San José were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San José?
As of August 2026, there are 114 operators available to choose from for cars in San José.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San José?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San José. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San José?
When renting a car in San José, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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