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Economy & Compact Cars in San Jose CR
San Jose CR - Hatchback Hire
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You can also select any of the 12 available rental locations in San Jose CR using the white search form, or change the class of the desired low-cost vehicle to 'Mini' or 'Compact'.
If your budget is limited, it is better to book a car in advance, since rental rates increase with decayed availability of vehicles. Quite often, the cheapest options of golf-class cars in Costa Rica can be found in airports.
San Jose CR: 12 rental offices
San Jose CR, Costa Rica: Hatchback Rental
The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in San Jose CR are: Toyota Aygo, Pontiac Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Getz and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Costa Rica vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Costa Rica are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in San Jose CR, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to San Jose CR!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Costa Rica vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Costa Rica are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in San Jose CR, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to San Jose CR!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
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Driving Advices for Costa Rica – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
There are some toll highways in the country, and the cost of one ride is usually US$1. Toll roads are considered of the highest quality, but they often have some small defects.
The priority of drivers comparing to pedestrians is another distinguishing feature of local roads. Pedestrians are obliged to give way to cars always and everywhere, even on a crosswalk. Foreign drivers must be particularly careful when overcoming traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. Do not expect that vehicles that move in front of and behind you will stop to give way to people.
Local motorists generally stick to one rule - they warn other vehicles in case there’s a road patrol. Just like in many other countries, they use flashing lights, recommending other drivers to be more careful.
Rental, parking and other info on San Jose - International Airport
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Sightseeing of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica. The city, which was founded in 1737, is famous for its pleasant mild climate. The style of decoration of the local houses is a combination of a variety of styles from traditional Spanish architecture to the ultra-modernist trends. The main city square, Plaza de la Cultura, is located in the center of San Jose. The square is surrounded by a national theater, museum and ICT information center gold.
Not far away from the central square you will find another one named Plaza de la Democracia. The former barracks of Bellavista are located here. Nowadays these barracks have been turned into a national museum, an amazing museum of jade, several administrative agencies and Parc de la Ekspreson that has become a home place to the exhibition of works of the talented local artists.
For those, who like to travel, San Jose offers the opportunity to visit the nearby neighborhood of the city - Poas Volcano, ancient Spanish fortress Fortin, El Bosque-Encantado children's entertainment complex, the local zoo, the museum and the institute coffee, La Guácimo butterflies breeding farm, and various neighboring cities.
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» Guapiles - Hotel Suerre: 1 office
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» Guanacaste: 10 offices
» Tamarindo: 4 offices
» Jaco: 3 offices
» Puntarenas: 3 offices
» Costa Rica: 3 offices
» Mal Pais: 3 offices
» Puerto Limon: 2 offices
» Alajuela: 2 offices
» Santa Ana: 2 offices
» Quepos: 2 offices
» Escazu: 2 offices
» Liberia: 2 offices
» Guapiles - Hotel Suerre: 1 office
» Tambor: 1 office
» Guapiles: 1 office
