Thrifty car hire in San José

According to last year’s data, you can expect Thrifty car hire prices in San José to be £30 per day on average in September. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as £6 per day from Thrifty during this time of year in the city of San José. £208 is typically the average week-long cost to hire a car from Thrifty in September while in San José.

Yes. The 1 location that Thrifty has at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can be found at Juan Santamaria Intl Apto., {4} and {5}.

Yes, Thrifty in San José does offer free cancellations on hire cars. However, we always recommend you give Thrifty a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Thrifty phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.

In September, our users who hire cars from Thrifty in San José prefer Pick-up truck hires. If you’re looking to reserve one of their Pick-up truck hires during this month, prices tend to be £27/day on average and £16/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.

For an average of £25 per day, a SUV hire from Thrifty in San José is your cheapest car hire option. 43% of our users who hired a car in San José from Thrifty chose to reserve a SUV in the past 12 months in order to save money. £25 per day for a SUV also happens to be 24% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Thrifty has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car hire.

Paseo Colon 30-32 is the most popular Thrifty car hire location out of the 4 locations they have in San José. According to our user data over the past 12 months, 75% of those who opted to hire a car from Thrifty did so at the Paseo Colon 30-32 location.

Prices for cars in San José were last updated today.

As of August 2026, there are 114 operators available to choose from for cars 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.

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.