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Alajuela car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Alajuela

  • Public transportation in Costa Rica can be time-consuming and confusing, adding unnecessary stress to your travel plans. With cheap car rentals in Alajuela, visitors have the flexibility to explore Alajuela and its surrounding areas at their own pace and convenience. You can design your itinerary to suit your preferences, visit remote destinations, and stay as long as you want. Many of the tourist attractions in Alajuela and surrounding areas, such as the Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Zoo Ave, are also best explored by Alajuela car rentals.
  • San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) is the main international airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The rental car offices are located at the airport terminal, so it is very convenient to rent Alajuela car rentals upon arrival at the airport. San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ) is also located in Alajuela, but it is a smaller airport, primarily serving domestic flights. There are rental car offices located outside the airport terminal building, and a shuttle service is available to transport passengers to the car rental office.
  • When driving cheap car rentals in Alajuela, there are several things a person should know to ensure their safety and the safety of other road users. Some yield signs may indicate “alto” which means stop. The road conditions in Alajuela can vary from well-maintained to unpredictable terrain. In rural areas, road improvements may be long overdue, and there may be potholes to look out for. Moreover, the driving style in Alajuela tends to be more aggressive and impatient than in other parts of the country. The most common vehicles on the road in Alajuela are small four-door sedans.
  • Traffic in Alajuela can be heavy, particularly during peak hours in the morning and afternoon rush hours. Rush hour times in Alajuela generally occur from approximately 6 am to 9 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm. During these times, it is best to avoid the major highways and roads, such as Route 27 and Route 1, as they tend to experience the heaviest traffic. Instead, use alternative routes or consider driving cheap car rentals in Alajuela during off-peak hours. Alajuela has a rainy season that lasts from May to November, and the roads can become slippery and muddy during this time. This is particularly the case in rural areas or unpaved roads.
  • Book your rental car in Alajuela at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size rental cars in Alajuela are around 43% more expensive than other car types, on average

Alajuela car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Alajuela 
Verified travelerAug 2024
If you are traveling outside of the city, I would definitely recommend an SUV, it will be more comfortable traveling up and down the mountains. I have been twice and both times had a Geely they are very comfortable and run very efficiently .
IsaacJun 2024
Go to Adobe Rental Car. They are professional and honest and reasonable and don’t try to upsell you with things you don’t need.
Verified travelerJul 2024
The car was great and so was the service. My only discrepancy is with the pricing and insurance packages. Just ensure you have ample proof of what you paid and a receipt on hand so they honor it. If not you're at the mercy of what shows up on their system. Apparently, just a confirmation isn't enough.
Verified travelerJun 2024
Go through an actual rental service Avis, enterprise, sure prices are a little more but they are up front on what insurance you need to pay for. Lesson learned.
Verified travelerMar 2024
The main thing I wish I knew was that I did not have to add insurance from the US, simply adding it when picking up the car is easier cheaper and covers a lot more as well. I was able to cancel what I added from the US thank God.
Verified travelerApr 2024
Great people and great cars
RonMar 2024
Rent an SUV because the roads can be very bad and be prepared for constant traffic jams if you are driving in the cities!
EricJan 2024
Driving in CR is pretty easy, but just realize due to traffic and road conditions, it takes about 30% longer than planned to get to your destination.
Verified travelerJan 2024
Winding hilly roads but overall in good condition. Keep an eye out for dogs, people, and bikes sharing the road!
kyleFeb 2024
Stick with the common rental companies and inspect your car closely.
Verified travelerSept 2023
Driving is not so bad, be aware of the ‘no lights’ at night. Get a 4x4 if you can an if you plan on going on the roads
Verified travelerJun 2023
Definitely drive and you 100% do not Have to have a 4×4, unless you plan on off reading. We drove 3 hours to LA Fortuna. Very nice roads, easy to understand the Spanish Stop sign and yield. You will pick it up quick. Slow driving because you are going round narrow mountain but really great! Definitely don't be afraid to do it
MichaelAug 2023
A full size suv there isn’t what we call a full size in the USA
KevinMay 2023
Google Maps worked well for us, downloaded prior to arrival, although we tended to have decent coverage through T-Mobile.

FAQs about renting a car in Alajuela

  • How much is the price of fuel in Alajuela?

    The average price of fuel in Alajuela is S$ 6.81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 82 and S$ 109, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Alajuela?

    Full-size (Hyundai H-1 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Alajuela.

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

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Alajuela?

    A Full Size car rental in Alajuela costs S$ 58 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Alajuela?

    An Intermediate car rental in Alajuela costs S$ 49 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Alajuela?

    An Economy car rental in Alajuela costs S$ 27 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Alajuela?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in Alajuela?

    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.

  • Where are the best places to park in Alajuela?

    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.

Alajuela car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Avis

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

4.6

3 locations in Alajuela

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Juan Santamaria Intl Apo

+506 2509 5950

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
Saturday05:00 - 22:30
Sunday05:00 - 22:30

Ruta San Antonio Del Tejar

+506 2509 5950

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
Saturday05:00 - 22:30
Sunday05:00 - 22:30

San Antonio Del Tejar

+506 2509 5950

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
Saturday05:00 - 22:30
Sunday05:00 - 22:30

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4.0 Mediocre

Ignacio, Sept 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I rented a full size sedan for a price of $28. At the location, they added mandatory Costa Rica Insurance, concessonary fee, etc for a total of $156 for a Nissan Quashqai. Very deceiving pricing which creates a lot of friction with the customer. Wasnt aknowledge as a AVIS Preferred member.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

KAYAK
the price was higher than in the reservation and I am not talking about additional insurance. scammers

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

KAYAK
Disappointing customer service: Never got an answer from Avis Costa Rica on the additional insurances despite few reminders. Cancelled the car rental booking and chose another company

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Don¨t rent in Avis.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Worst rental in Costa Rica.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The GPS didn’t work at all.

1 out of 14

Payless

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

4.5

One location in Alajuela

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Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

+506 2430 4647

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

Ray, Apr 2024

Passenger van

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We had cut our trip shorter by four days and the price quoted changed very little. When I questioned this I was told because I HAD to purchase additional insurance on the car we were driving. Also, our flight left before the dealer opened so I was told I had to leave the car at the airport, but not where at the airport. There are no signs or public parking lots around the airport so I drove around asking people where to leave it at 4:00 am in the morning, but no one knew. I finally took it to Payless and parked it in the front and took an Uber back to the airport. It was a real hassle.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Mini

KAYAK
Very friendly people, good car. The drop-off location took some time to open (~20 mins), so that may affect some travel plans

2.0 Poor

AKARSH, Jun 2023

SUV

KAYAK
terrible. they have you buy additional insurance for hundreds of dollars and enormous deposit amount.

6.0 Okay

Morry, Apr 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

Transparency about the actual price when we arrived to the counter

1 out of 13

Sixt

8.0

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Alajuela

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Oficentro Plaza aeropuerto C3

+506 2431 3803

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Added an extra $15 a day insurance charge plus tax despite having full insurance (Which I paid for already)

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

KAYAK
Eric was excellent!

1 out of 1

Hertz

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

5.3

One location in Alajuela

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Juan Santamaria Intl Apto.

+506 4036 9513

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
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Sunday05:00 - 22:30

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4.0 Mediocre

Juan Pablo, Jul 2024

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
They make you pay for mandatory insurance that is more expensive than the rental itself!

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
I'm unclear as to why my kayak booking price and hertz rental end price were so drastically different. My reservation and Kayak price was close to $400 and my final booking were nothing changed was almost $1000. Just didn't make sense and hertz didn't honor the kayak price and I still can't figure out if i paid twice.

2.0 Poor

Daniel, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Everything about the car was fine. The pick up took a little longer than I would like. The major problem was the hidden fees. Mandatory renter's insurance. An online reservation for a $180 dollar rental turned into a $400 rental. The charge for refilling the tank was $98 plus the cost of gas.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
No one was present at hertz counter! Thrifty counter ter guy said they bought out the company

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Terrible. Agent was extremely rude and refused to honor the contracted price and wouldn’t even look at the confirmation we had. Very shady and unprofessional.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Hertz insisted that we pay more than the quoted amount, and told us we needed a letter from our insurance company which we were not informed of until we arrived at the rental office. So instead of the rental being the quoted amount of $480.25 CAD, they insisted that we pay $750 USD and provide a letter from my credit card company proving that our card covered insurance on a rental. When I showed the Hertz agent the booking through Kayak he just kept repeating "I work for Hertz, not Kayak" and showing me the Hertz agreement on their website. When I showed him the RBC credit care website outlining the details of our credit card (showing that rental insurance was covered), he say he needed a letter from our credit card company. All my other interactions with Kayak have been great, but this was an awful experience, and we ended up paying significantly more for a rental than the amount Kayak had quoted us.

1 out of 5

NU Car

4.7

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

4.4

One location in Alajuela

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1.4km E. Of Holidayinn Express

+506 2442 6000

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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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard

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All of the NU representatives were cordial and helpful. During my stay I got a flat tire, they responded quickly and had the tire fixed in a matter of minutes and we were on our way. This is the second time I have rented from them and I will definitely do it again.

4.0 Mediocre

VYKUNTAM, Apr 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
There was a minor scratch at the bottom of the front bumper which is not visible unless you are on your knees. As far as I am concerned we didn’t do anything to cause it. It may be already there and we didn’t notice when we took the care at midnight. At any rate my gripe is with how they handled this situation. We bought most expensive coverage possible with them which is twice the rental price itself. But during checkout they stalled us because of this issue even though we told them that we are cutting too close to our departure time and requested them to call the insurance and get it reimbursed because we already bought the coverage. But they insisted on us calling them and we couldn’t because we didn’t have local mobile plan. After lot of back and forth they checked other contracts on the vehicle and probably figured out that the damage was already there and the let us off the hook. It was a happy ending but the whole drama could have been avoided if they had customer service at the forefront of their minds.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

SUV

KAYAK
We had prebooked and paid for 5 days. Upon pickup We were made to purchase an extra $350.00 Insurance policy to get the car with a $400.00 security hold aswell even though I had purchased insurance with my trip and paid for the rental. Even if you have insurance with credit card, they then do a $3,000 deposit hold and still charged 250.00 for 5 days. Please be careful with this company here. Would not use them again.

4.0 Mediocre

Kevin, May 2023

SUV

KAYAK
Initial cost admittedly low. What’s the catch? They propose a $429 insurance plan (for 5 days of rental) that I didn’t expect. Felt a bit trapped. Not the deal we had hoped for. I will look elsewhere next time in hopes of better transparency.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2023

SUV

KAYAK
This was the worst customer service experience I’ve ever had. I paid $425 online for the rental, and we chose this company as it was the best price. It took us over 2 1/2 hours to rent a car, including waiting, over 30 minutes at an empty desk for someone to show up for the shuttle, another 30 minutes then waiting for the shuttle to actually arrive, and then an hour and a half in line to rent the car. We left our house at 4 AM, and had already been traveling for 8 hours that day with a 3 hour drive ahead of us, so this was a very unwelcome delay. And this wasn’t even the worst of it. There are other costs and insurances Nu requires you to buy that you cannot decline and they do not tell you about until you’ve already been waiting for over two hours to rent the car. Even if you already have insurance covered elsewhere, you are still required to pay an amount that ends up totaling more than the initial amount you paid. We had to end up paying $1100 total and having a $3000 hold put on our credit card. To be charged almost 3X the original booking amount was astonishing and quite honestly very dishonest and a disgusting business practice. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Check the tires....rugged country.... Car was new....super clean...great staff Thanks

1 out of 7

keddy by Europcar

4.6

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

5.2

One location in Alajuela

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San Jose Airport

+506 2519 9308

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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MEXRENTACAR

4.4

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

5.0

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Route 3 Rio Segundo

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
So the garage tried to charge me a $2500 deductible straight off of my credit card and then I told him that that was not discussed prior to him trying to charge it and I said hey there was a guy at the airport that told me he could do it for $300 deductible and 350 for the week and so then he said OK I can match that point being negotiation is definitely required with This company. Whatever they offer you lowball them and they will probably meet your offer. Hope this helps. I will say the comfortable car and reliable in the mountains. They provided was really good. It was called vGV

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
Showed up later than planned and they gave my car away and told me they only had one left but told me they were gonna charge me more per day then I was supposed to pay for the whole week

2.0 Poor

David, Feb 2022

KAYAK
On arrival at San Jose, the representative told me that I was 2 hours late and they had rented my car to someone else. When I asked for my deposit back they refused. They were rude and threatening. I spoke to their manager by phone and he was dismissive. I have not yet received my deposit.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
There was no shuttle from the airport. They didn’t answer our phone calls or emails and when we finally got to the rental car place they did not have a car for us. I will never use this company again. They also stop charged us the full amount. What a scam!

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! They are a total scam! They cancelled our reservation, kept our money, refused to help or even talk to us. They are rude and not to be trusted.

NextCar

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.3

Value for money

3.3

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

600 meters East of the Airport

+506 6023 3707

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

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Price was not what was expected. Got hassled into a specific coverage once arrived in Costa Rica. Paid for the extra rental coverage at checkout to avoid issues. Was told by rental company that the insurance I purchased was not proper coverage and was a waste of money. My price for rental was supposed to be 213$ probably some taxes and fees to be expected, but in order to walk out with a car I had to pay 666$. Not entirely a great way to start a trip.

2.0 Poor

Ken, Apr 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
This company is a scam. They didn’t even have the car. I had to have 4 wheel drive for the location I was staying. I paid for a 4 wheel drive. They didn’t have it. They had a beat up car. I couldn’t get my money back from them. They said there was nothing they could do. I should have read these reviews on this company before. I normally do and of course when I slacked, I had the worst experience with a rental company of my life. I paid for 2 weeks rental and never even took a car. Total scam!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
I arrived to pick up my car and they rented it to someone else! I had already paid for it. Now i'm battling to get my money back.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK
Awful. They FORCE you to buy $300 insurance. It is not optional and it is not given back to you. They don’t tell you anywhere on the website. We didn’t find out until we showed up. We even bought insurance and the website ($65) and they said it ‘didn’t count’ and you need to purchase theirs. Awful experience. $80 turned into $380 for a rental car.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Wow. Tomas' customer service is unrivalled. What a genuinely kind, caring, and friendly man. He had picked us up from the airport holding up a sign with my name, and proceeded to drive us to the office in town. Along the way, he talked to us about all the fun places to explore, food recommendations, and some local history. When we got to the office, the car and contract were already waiting. Everything that was stated online was what the contract stated in person. The best part? No hidden fees! I opted to get the premium insurance, so for 12 days the car rental cost me $400 USD total. They also held a 300$ deposit which is completely standard practice. Tomas took the time to explain everything in detail, even going as far as providing us his personal number in case of any issues. When we went to inspect the car, he actually used a light to see any existing damage and spent the time explaining to us everything in the car. People like Tomas are seldomly found, where not only are they a good businessman, they are also genuinely a kind human. I would highly recommend easy way rent a car, especially if you want a painless rental experience!

Priceless

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.5

Value for money

3.5

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Street Ernesto Moreno

+506 4001 7828

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

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2.0 Poor

david, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Lied about price!!!

2.0 Poor

Thomas, May 2024

SUV

KAYAK
Had to return the first car like the front was gonna fall off exchange it. The next day upgrade was not much better. Told the attendant that I would bring it back on Tuesday, April 30 by 9 AM the original contract was for 22 April through 29 April and again I told the attendant that my flight was on the 30th so I have a receipt showing that and now they’re trying to charge me for an extra day so I probably would never do business with priceless again thank you

4.0 Mediocre

Merdeka, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Misleading. Even the workers there know that their boss is scamming tourists. The prices they give on line are nowhere near the price you pay upon arrival with “mandatory” insurance.

Ace

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.4

Value for money

2.9

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Across from Hampton Inn Hotel

+506 2101 6579

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

Arman, Jan 2020

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was available and responsive

Cons:

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

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

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

KAYAK
Although it was relatively inexpensive they did not disclose the mandatory 3rd party insurance requirement you had to pay - I even had the letter from my credit card company saying they covered the collision insurance ( I had that after reading the fine print that letter was needed- full price of the rental should be disclosed at the time of reservation

2.0 Poor

Chris, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Have travelled often but never experienced such a scam. We were told they had no cars when we arrived and there were none available anywhere. After an hour of pleading they somehow got us a car as it was a huge favor and it ended up being the same Toyota Landcruiser Prado which I had reserved 2 months earlier but at twice the cost. Have never been taken advantage of like this.

Rent-A-Wreck

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

600 meters East of the Airport

+506 6414 3755

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, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
You book online, it says total final price but in fact you pay 3x more at the office. The car breaks in the middle of journey (after first week) and you wait for car replacement for 6 hours (with inside baby in the car) while they keep of lying to you that they arrive in 2 hours.

4.0 Mediocre

Tiffany, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Renter beware. This company will tell you to have repairs made, provide them the receipt, but then they will not refund your money as promised (also had full coverage insurance through the company). The car itself is cheap to rent, but the insurance will get you. Do not recommend, because of their shady practices.

2.0 Poor

Isaac, Jun 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Horrible experience. They tried getting me to buy insurance I didn’t need after I had already shown them of insurance I had for the car already. It was so bad and dishonest and there was a “hard sell” approach - so I went instead to Adobe rental car. There at Adobe they were honest and reasonable in price and I had a great experience.

GREEN MOTION

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Radial Francisco J. Orlich

+506 2542 4860

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2.0 Poor

Victor, Jul 2021

KAYAK

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.

Economy Rent a Car

7.1

Good

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

7.5

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Airport Boulevard

+506 2299 2000

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Budget

10.0

Wonderful

2 locations in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

300 West Of Apo Holiday Inn

+506 2436 2010

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3km From Intl Apo

+506 2436 2000

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
Saturday05:00 - 22:30
Sunday05:00 - 22:30

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Firefly

2.5

Poor

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

400 este del Hotel Holiday Inn

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FlexWays

4.9

Mediocre

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Juan Santamaría International Airport

+54 11 6009 3539

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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Right Cars

4.2

Mediocre

2 locations in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Alajuela, Monserrat 50 este del Polideportivo

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San Jose Airport

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CarWiz

3.5

Poor

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

De La Iglesia La Agonia

+506 4001 7828

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EC Rent a Car

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2 locations in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

200 meters west from Casino Fiesta Rio Segundo Alajuela, Costa Rica

+506 2105 0648

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

Provincia de Alajuela, Rio Segundo, , Costa Rica

+506 7004 0090

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Target Car Rental

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2 locations in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Alajuela Downtown

Opening times not available

San Jose Airport

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Adobe Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Adobe Rent a Car, Route 3, Río Segundo

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Move Mee

No score available yet

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

Alajuela International Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Alajuela

Locations in Alajuela

500m Este del Casino Fiesta, Provincia de Alajuela

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195 travellers who rented a car in Alajuela gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.2

Car hire locations in or near Alajuela

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Most popular car type

Full-size

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Alajuela car hire information

Pick-up locationAlajuela
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Hire locations30
Airport locations20