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Toyota Rush car
Toyota Rush
or similar 4WD
2
2
4-5
M
$118/day
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Class Luxury SUV car
Class Luxury SUV
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
M
$140/day
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Most popular location

Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in San José

  • Budget car rentals in San Jose will give you a variety of car models to choose from, including compact cars, economy, SUVs, and premium cars. Several factors, including your taste, budget, and purpose of visit to San Jose, will influence the car model you settle for. For instance, if traveling on a budget with plans to frequent San Jose city center, compact cars are an ideal choice because they are relatively cheap and small, hence easy to control in traffic. If touring San Jose as a group, the SUVs are better and as they are spacious enough for five people and have room for luggage and equipment you might need during the vacation.
  • FastBreak is a loyalty program for Budget car rentals in San Jose. It has no joining fee and requires no periodic membership renewal fees. The program has three levels depending on the number of rentals you make yearly. By joining FastBreak, you get a $25 coupon after two rentals, with the potential to scoop approximately $1000 in one year. Such rewards can go into reducing the cost of your rental vehicle. As a member of the Budget car rentals program, you will also enjoy other benefits, including bypassing the long queues. Other offers are available if you have the customer discount number.
  • The cancellation policy is quite easy with Budget car rentals in San Jose. If you made a post-pay reservation, you will have no cancellation fee, and all you will need to do is issue the notice before the pickup date. On the other hand, you have to pay the processing fee if you cancel any prepaid reservation. The fine is $50 and $150 for cancellations made a day before the pickup and those made within 24 hours of the pickup date, respectively. A no-show fee will also be deducted if you fail to issue a cancellation notice and pick up the vehicle.
  • Once you book Budget car rentals in San Jose, there will always be a ready agent to take you through the reservation process. Due to the discipline and commitment of Budget agents, the company has received prominent awards, including UAE's Leading Car Rental Company award, which they took times in a row. Therefore, once you arrive at the Budget car rental branch, approach any agent, and they will be sure to take you through the reservation process. Alternatively, if you are making your reservation online and you encounter a challenge, contact the help desk, and an agent will help you out.
  • Book your car hire from Budget in San José at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Mini car hire from Budget in San José are around 25% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in San José

  • What is/are the best pickup location(s) for booking budget car rentals in San Jose?

    There are two pickup locations you can consider once you book Budget car rentals in San Jose. The first pickup location is within Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), an ideal option if flying to San Jose. You can opt for the second pickup location at Paseo Colon.

  • What are the different car rental benefits or amenities offered by budget car rentals in San Jose?

    Budget car rentals have several optional extras you can consider to make your vacation more comfortable. For instance, if you have a partial visual impairment, you can consider an additional driver. If traveling with kids, the child seats and boosters are available, while the GPS and navigation systems are important if it is your first trip to San Jose. Contact your pickup branch for confirmation, as some equipment may be limited.

  • Where are the best places to Park Budget car rental in San Jose?

    Parking in downtown San Jose may be difficult as locals fill available street parking early in the morning. However, parking garages are a better option as they are safe, and almost always available. Of course, your hotel can offer complimentary parking, a more convenient option.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in San José?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in San José.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in San José?

    Budget has 2 hire locations in San José. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Juan Santamaria Intl airport (SJO)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Juan Santamaria Intl airport (SJO)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in San José

Overall rating5.6 FairBased on 27 reviews
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.4

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
2
4
0
0
0
0
8
2.0
Although it was advertised as in terminal, it really is not. Only thing they do at the terminal is checking the reservation and you are shuttled to other location. Waited 15 minutes for the shuttle. Also it's almost been a week and I still haven't got my deposit back.Reviewed 25 Mar 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
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.Reviewed 11 Jun 2024
review fromkayak
4.0
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.Reviewed 14 Jun 2023
review fromkayak
2.0
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.Reviewed 30 Oct 2022
review fromkayak
10.0
Pros:Drop off was excellentCons:Would have liked a better explanation of the insurance coverage and not a hard sell.Reviewed 3 Jan 2021
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in San José?

Address

Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

Hours

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

Phone

+506 2436 2010

Address

Paseo Colon

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+506 2436 2015
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