San José Pickup Truck Rentals

Mitsubishi L200/Triton

or similar Pickup Truck

C$ 55/day

Toyota Hilux

or similar Pickup Truck

C$ 74/day

Toyota Hilux

or similar Pickup Truck

C$ 101/day

Nissan Frontier

or similar Pickup Truck

C$ 103/day

Toyota Hilux

or similar Pickup Truck

C$ 118/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Renting a pickup truck in San Jose, Costa Rica, allows you to travel privately, safely, and comfortably. In a tropical destination like San Jose, adventure awaits, and there's no better vehicle to hit the road while carrying your camping gear and outdoor toys than a pickup truck. From the wilderness campgrounds of Poas Volcano National Park to contemporary culture spots like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, a pickup truck offers the needed versatility to cruise smoothly across both remote rural roads and urban streets.
Passengers arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) can rent a pickup truck from a rental agency located at the airport. Companies located there include Budget, Dollar, and Hertz. If there are long queues at these desks, you can opt for the car-rental shuttle services transporting passengers to other locations near the airport. If you fly into at Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ), you can find your preferred San Jose pickup truck rental at Economy Rent-A-Car, NU Car, or Target Car Rental.
To drive a rental pickup truck in San Jose, you will need to purchase both a third-party liability waiver and a collision damage waiver (CDW). The collision damage waiver covers damages to off-road trucks, which makes a pickup truck the ideal vehicle for your San Jose tour. Besides, drivers often breach road rules, and it is not uncommon to see a vehicle in the middle of crossroads trying to squeeze its way into oncoming traffic without following traffic rules. Hence, drivers should always be alert.
The morning traffic rush in San Jose lasts from 5 am to 8 am, and the evening rush hours extend from 3 pm to 6 pm. If you must drive during these times, we recommend that you maintain a level head because drivers in San Jose will honk at you and try to cut you off in traffic. Road conditions are best in the dry season (December to March). However, you can avoid the crowds by traveling during the shoulder season (April and May), when road conditions are favorable despite the slight showers.
25% of our users found a pickup truck rental in San José for C$ 80 or less
Book your pickup truck rental in San José at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
October is typically the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in San José, with prices around C$ 24 per day. The most expensive month is January, with average prices of C$ 67 per day.

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What are the best rental locations in San Jose to rent a pickup truck?
If you're an avid traveler, you understand that avoiding airport car rentals is a rule of thumb when traveling in a foreign city because airport rental locations charge higher fees due to the convenience of picking up the vehicle at or near the airport. For better deals, we recommend that you find a truck rental outside the airport. If possible, head there and make the booking yourself because you will have a better chance of negotiating the price with the rental agent. In addition, most third-party entities tend to include unnecessary add-ons that can inflate your budget.
What is the most reliable type of pickup truck to rent in San Jose?
Driving through the potholes and narrow streets of San Jose require the power and reliability of a performance pickup truck. Among the most popular types of trucks are the double cabin and high tech. An upside is that you can rent these from various companies across San Jose: Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.
Where are the best places to park a pickup truck in San Jose?
To keep your San Jose rental truck and luggage secure, it is best to avoid parking on the streets. There are plenty of secured parking areas both outside the city and in downtown San Jose. You can easily drive around and secure a parking space for your rental truck as soon as you spot one. Although most parking lots have attendants, don't leave your luggage visible. You'll receive a parking ticket, and you'll have to show it when you check out.
How does KAYAK find such low pickup truck rental prices?
KAYAK compares pickup truck rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a pickup truck rental cost in San José?
On average a pickup truck rental in San José costs C$ 80 per day.
Which car rental companies in San José rent pickup trucks?
Car rental companies in San José that rent pickup trucks include Alamo, Avis and Hertz.
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck for a week in San José?
On average a pickup truck in San José costs C$ 559 per week (C$ 80 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck long term for a month in San José?
On average a pickup truck in San José costs C$ 2,396 per month (C$ 559 per week) to rent.

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Budget

5.4

Fair

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.3

2 locations in San José

Locations in San José

Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo

+506 2436 2010

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

Paseo Colon

+506 2436 2015

Monday	07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 17:00
Thursday	07:00 - 17:00
Friday	07:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Chris, Mar 2025

SUV

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.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

SUV

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.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2023

SUV

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.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Matt, Jan 2021

Pros:

Drop off was excellent

Cons:

Would have liked a better explanation of the insurance coverage and not a hard sell.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2020

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They refused to give back my deposit despite the trip. Ring cancelled due to Covid-19 A disgrace

Economy Rent a Car

4.5

Mediocre

Read 27 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.0

4 locations in San José

Locations in San José

Juan Santamaria Intl Airport

Opening times not available

Las Americas Blvd

Opening times not available

North Sabana Las Americas Blvd

Opening times not available

North Sabana Next To The Nissan Dealer

+506 2299 2000

Opening times not available

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6.0 Okay

Joshua, Jun 2024

Premium SUV

Pickup and drop off went well. The car itself needed maintenance, the brakes were worn out, wobbled the vehicle when braking hard, which was critical down the many many hills. The car also shivered over 100kmh. Had about 50k miles on it, but given the roads in Costa Rica those were hard miles.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

Worst value. Clearly has no concept of customer service or friendliness. Exceedingly overpriced.

8.0 Very good

Cristina, May 2021

Pros:

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Cons:

The price of the insurance is three times the price of the rental. Very different from the US and Canada. I found it quite absurd. I still haven't received the safety deposit!!

2.0 Poor

Samuel, Apr 2021

Pros:

I never picked up the car? I asked for it to be canceled

Cons:

Cancelation of the car rental like the email said would happen

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2021

Pros:

The extra charges for insurance were NOT transparent and more than doubled the cost of the rental

Cons:

See above

2.0 Poor

david, Jan 2021

Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

EVERYTHING THESE PEOPLE ARE RIP OFF ARRISTS

Europcar

4.1

Mediocre

Read 32 reviews

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

3.8

3 locations in San José

Locations in San José

Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional

Opening times not available

Hotels Delivery And Collection

+506 2519 9308

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00
Saturday	09:00 - 16:00
Sunday	09:00 - 16:00

Paseo Colon Centro De San Jose

Opening times not available

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

They were not honest and tried to rip me off, I was charged for a rental that I booked online and was told that they didn't charge me and ultimately did not get Rental from them.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

Everything they thought cause I was a female alone they could get over on me.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Standard SUV

First car had a broken side mirror, so was given another car. Nicer car but rear wiper didn’t work, which was an issue when it was raining.

2.0 Poor

Allison, May 2021

Cons:

It was a total scam, they end up charging you just as much as name brand companies through forcing you to buy unnecessary insurance which is not disclosed when I made my non-refundable reservation.

4.0 Mediocre

Jennifer, Mar 2021

Cons:

Didnt have our reservation. Had to wait for hours.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

Pros:

Staff was super friendly!

Cons:

The advertised price is not what you end up paying when the mandatory insurance is added on. BEWARE!

Hertz

3.2

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.9

Value for money

3.2

One location in San José

fromC$ 77/day

Locations in San José

Paseo Colon (pizza Hut)

+506 4036 7421

Monday	07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 17:00
Thursday	07:00 - 17:00
Friday	07:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

Awesome service at the desk and very quick pick up, they even said yes when I asked to pick up the car 2 hours earlier that scheduled. Drop off was equally fast. Best of all, other rent-a-cars were asking for a 3-day minimum rent, because it was Holy Week. Hertz didn't had any issue in me renting the car for just 1 day.

National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

6 locations in San José

Locations in San José

Avenue 18th

+506 2242 7901

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

Hotel Barcelo San Jose Palacio

+506 2220 2034

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

Km 3 General Canas Highway

+506 2242 7878

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

La Asuncion De Belen

+506 2242 7878

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Paseo Colon

+506 2242 7878

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

San José Province, San José, Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

+506 2221 4700

Opening times not available

Sixt

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in San José

Locations in San José

Calle 43, 50m sur del Bar Rio

+506 4000 7498

Monday	08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 16:00

Edificio Galicia Avenida 39

+506 4000 7498

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Frente Indoor Club Curridabat

+506 4000 7498

Monday	08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 16:00