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The average price of fuel in Alajuela is $8.64 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $104 and $138, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Hyundai H-1 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Alajuela.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Full Size car hire in Alajuela costs $45 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Alajuela costs $54 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Alajuela costs $25 per day, on average.
When renting a car in Alajuela, it is essential to choose a car that is suitable for the terrain and road conditions in the area. One of the best options is the compact SUV. This is an excellent choice for driving in Alajuela because of its high ground clearance, all-wheel-drive capabilities, and its ability to handle all types of terrain. The compact design of compact SUVs also makes it easy to navigate through traffic in the city.
The speed limit in Alajuela varies depending on the type of road and the zone. The speed limit within the urban areas is 40 km/h (24 mph) and is enforced with speed cameras and police monitoring. On country roads, the speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph), and on highways, the speed limit ranges from 80 to 100 km/h (50 to 62 mph), depending on the section and traffic conditions.
In Alajuela, it is generally recommended to use paid parking lots rather than leaving your car on the street. There are several paid parking lots in the center of Alajuela, including the Central Parking Lot (Estacionamiento Central) and the El Parqueo lot. The average cost for parking in these lots is around ₡500-₡1000 (around $0.80-$1.60) per hour, with a daily rate of ₡7000-₡9000 (around $11.50-$15) per day.
3 locations in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Juan Santamaria Intl Apo
+506 2509 5950
Ruta San Antonio Del Tejar
+506 2509 5950
San Antonio Del Tejar
+506 2509 5950
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4.0 Mediocre
Ignacio, Sept 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Cons:
The GPS didn’t work at all.One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo
+506 2430 4647
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2.0 Poor
Ray, Apr 2024
Passenger van
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Mini
2.0 Poor
AKARSH, Jun 2023
SUV
6.0 Okay
Morry, Apr 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendlier than most car rentals I have experienced at SJO. However, the car was pretty beaten up, though it ran okay. And, they told me the car had 3/8 of a tank of gas when it was closer to 1/4, but the contract said it had 3/4. I brought it back with 5/8 and they honored what they had said about 3/8, but it still cost me extra in gas, just to be sure.Cons:
This car was pretty beaten up and probably shouldn't be rented. Also, be more careful about gas levels.4.0 Mediocre
James, Feb 2021
Pros:
Staff was very friendlyCons:
It’s a scam. The price of the rental literally ended up costing 11x the reservation price due to the “mandatory insurance”. Everyone picking up a car felt they had been ripped off. This is probably the case with all Costa Rica car rental agencies but doesn’t make it right.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2021
Cons:
Transparency about the actual price when we arrived to the counterOne location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Oficentro Plaza aeropuerto C3
+506 2431 3803
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2023
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2023
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Juan Santamaria Intl Apto.
+506 4036 9513
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4.0 Mediocre
Juan Pablo, Jul 2024
Luxury SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Luxury SUV
2.0 Poor
Daniel, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Luxury SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact SUV
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
1.4km E. Of Holidayinn Express
+506 2442 6000
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard
4.0 Mediocre
VYKUNTAM, Apr 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Kevin, May 2023
SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2023
SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Premium SUV
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
San Jose Airport
+506 2519 9308
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Full-size SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2022
2.0 Poor
David, Feb 2022
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2021
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2021
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
600 meters East of the Airport
+506 6023 3707
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Ken, Apr 2024
Full-size SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Marie, May 2021
Pros:
It was close to the airport.Cons:
It was a complete scam. We were quoted a price and I even paid extra for an insurance plan. The van to the rental place was so hard to find at the airport. The guy gave us a tiny beat up car and said the only way we could take it was to pay for his car insurance. It was midnight and we had nowhere to go. He showed us a paper that he had written the different prices which seemed sketchy. We could pay like $590 and a $3000 deposit or like $500 and a $500 deposit. I told him I already purchased insurance and he said that doesn’t matter. We finally paid to get the heck out of there and the locks on the car didn’t work, the trunk was impossible to shut, the key clicker didn’t work, it was a piece of junk. We had to go up a hill on our drive on a regular road and the car gave out and couldn’t even make it up a hill. We were so happy to get rid of that car at the end of our trip. When we pulled up to drop it off no one was in the office and finally a guy came out in such a bad mood. Definitely never going back there.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2023
Intermediate SUV
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Street Ernesto Moreno
+506 4001 7828
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2.0 Poor
david, Sept 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Thomas, May 2024
SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Merdeka, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Across from Hampton Inn Hotel
+506 2101 6579
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2.0 Poor
Arman, Jan 2020
Pros:
Nothing to like. I booked a Jeep for 5 people and they told me that they could only offer me a 4 seater with no trunk.Cons:
Have the car that you booked available.3.2 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Pros:
Staff was available and responsiveCons:
I was told online my price would be $277. I get there and they charge me $530. They initially give me a car that brakes don’t work and my husband wrecks into a car in front of us. They show no remorse although the situation could have ended much worse (I.e wreck on the highway going 70mph). They bring us another car but it’s the exact same brand- we still feel very uncomfortable about the brake situation so we ask for a different type of car and they just give a hard no. Zero remorse. Deceiving prices and little remorse or attempt to make the situation right make this a poor experience.4.4 Mediocre
Katrina, Nov 2019
Pros:
They did finally change the car for us after telling us previously there weren’t any other cars.Cons:
When we were quoted for the price it was $34 total for 6 days. However, when we arrived we were told there was an obligatory insurance we needed to get (in-spite of my credit card having an international plan). The price quickly changes from the quoted $34 dollars (which supposedly included taxes and fees) to $300. We ended up paying an extra $50 more for the full insurance (since we were worried what they would try to charge us for if anything at all happened) so it came to $350. When we asked why it changed so drastically they said that it was because of the extra fees and taxes (which the website had said were included.) I had originally picked a Jeep but the confirmation email was for an SUV instead (So that was strange). When we got the Jeep it had no gps or even a usb charging port . When we asked about this the man told us he should go by Walmart in order to get one for the car. When we complained he said that they didn’t have any other cars and then finally offered us a carport charger that he had that we could borrow. When we left the seatbelt light turned on and wouldn’t stop beeping (even though we had our seatbelts on.) finally we had to turn around and return the car. We also realized there wasn’t even a middle seatbelt in the back of the car. They miraculously had a different car for us then. Overall- not a good experience. Would NOT recommend. We do speak Spanish as well fluently so it wasn’t like anything but was “lost in translation.”2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
I have a printed confirmation from you for $110.00. In fairness it does read estimated taxes and fees $57.12. Confirmation # CRF8702737. After paying for a shuttle to the isolated offsite I was told the rental was $450.00 no negotiation and he kept pointing to the estimated taxes and fees. Extremely deceptive business practice. While Adolfo in customer service was very good and resolved my issue I would highly reccomend these deceptive business practices and disclose to your customers what the actual fees will really be.6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Chris, Nov 2021
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
600 meters East of the Airport
+506 6414 3755
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Tiffany, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Isaac, Jun 2024
Compact SUV
One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich
+506 2542 4860
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2.0 Poor
Victor, Jul 2021
Pros:
The only thing easy was the drop off.Cons:
It took way too long to pick up the car. I purchased insurance just to be told it was not enough coverage and was charged three times the car rental for their insurance which was mandatory. Not happy at all.One location in Alajuela
Locations in Alajuela
Airport Boulevard
+506 2299 2000
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Locations in Alajuela
300 West Of Apo Holiday Inn
+506 2436 2010
3km From Intl Apo
+506 2436 2000
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Juan Santamaría International Airport
+54 11 6009 3539
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De La Iglesia La Agonia
+506 4001 7828
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Locations in Alajuela
200 meters west from Casino Fiesta Rio Segundo Alajuela, Costa Rica
+506 2105 0648
Provincia de Alajuela, Rio Segundo, , Costa Rica
+506 7004 0090
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Pick-up location | Alajuela |
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Hire locations | 30 |
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