Car rental in Merced (San José)
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Cheap car rentals in Merced (San José)
| Economy | $6/day |
| Compact | $10/day |
| Intermediate | $9/day |
| SUV | $18/day |
| Full-size SUV | $35/day |
| Mini | $6/day |
| Premium SUV | $39/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $7/day |
| Compact SUV | $12/day |
| Standard SUV | $30/day |
Merced (San José) car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very good
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.0
One location in Merced
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6.4 Okay
Oct 2016
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Guys at the office were greatCons:
Radio not working!! Insurance purchased from Alianz not relevant (had to cancel)6.4 Okay
Sep 2016
Pros:
We were happy with the service and the vehicle in general was good. We did find our vehicle a bit squeaky and the shocks could have been replaced. Having seen the roads though, we understand why the vehicle was in the condition it was. The service was great and he took pity on us when he realized we weren't expecting the extra $800 in insurance and he threw in a GPS, which was a total life saver.Cons:
Please be aware that the cost of the vehicle rental does NOT include the insurance. The rental was estimated at $150 but when we got there, the mandatory insurance coverage took the total cost to $920 CAD. We had read about this, but we thought the credit card insurance covered it. With all the information printed out and in hand, we realized no cards will cover third party liability - which is mandatory there. The options were to put thousands down as a deposit and pay for any / some damages, or get full coverage for MUCH more per day. Please keep this in mind when booking a vehicle. And a 4 wheel drive is an absolute must if you want to drive any of the 'roads' in hard to reach but beautiful places.Dollar
8.0
Very good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.5
One location in Merced
Alamo
7.7
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Merced
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7.2 Good
Apr 2017
Pros:
We rented an SUV from Alamo for three months in Costa Rica. The first SUV had a transmission problem and Alamo replaced it with a maintenance free vehicle. The vehicle ran fine for the remaining 2 1/2 months.Cons:
Our contract with Alamo was in dollars. However, Alamo in Costa Rica converted the charges to colons at the a favorable exchange rate for Alamo. This ruse is a way for Alamo to squeeze more money from unsuspecting Gringos. To resolve this problem I had to contact Alamo's corporate office in the U.S.2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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Nothing, they didn't even have a car for usCons:
After traveling from Boston for 9 hours we arrived to San Jose, CR. We had a whole vacation planned out and these people told us they had no car. They offered us a shuttle to San Jose and promise to call us the next day with a car. It never happened. We end up renting a car with budget but this services was a nightmare. DO NOT, DO NOT USE THEIR SERVICE!!!Thrifty
6.8
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.7
One location in Merced
Avis
5.8
Fair
3 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
5.2
One location in Merced
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6.4 Okay
Feb 2019
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AVIS added a mandatory fee for insurance that was equally high as the advertised rental price. It doesn't make much sense to advertise a price for a rental if it's not possible to rent the vehicle for that price or anything close to it.8.0 Very good
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
Budget
5.3
Fair
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
4.9
One location in Merced
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
Economy Rent a Car
4.9
Mediocre
1 reviewCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
4.1
One location in Merced
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
Payless
4.9
Mediocre
1 reviewCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
4.4
One location in Merced
Ace
4.6
Mediocre
1 reviewCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
3.6
One location in Merced
Europcar
4.3
Mediocre
2 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Merced
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
National
9.2
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.4
Value for money
8.5
One location in Merced
NU Car
4.4
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Merced
2 locations in Merced
Locations in Merced (San José)
Hotels Delivery And Collection Service Only
+506 2519 9308
Paseo Colón Centro de San Jose
+506 4002 3857
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2 locations in Merced
from $22/dayLocations in Merced (San José)
300 meters east from the Purdy Motor building in Paseo Colon San Jose
+506 2542 4865
30th Street
+506 2105 3400
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One location in Merced
from $37/dayLocations in Merced (San José)
Dr R.A. Grillo, Coca Cola
+54 11 6009 3539
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2 locations in Merced
Locations in Merced (San José)
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One location in Merced
from $23/dayLocations in Merced (San José)
Paseo Colón, San Bosco, centro de San Jose, Costa Rica
+506 7085 6570
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One location in Merced
from $9/dayLocations in Merced (San José)
Europcar, Paseo Colon Centro De San Jose
+506 4002 3857
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Car rental locations in or near Merced (San José)
When to book a rental car in Merced, San José
Top tips for renting a car in Merced, San José
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Merced for $35 or less.
- Book your rental car in Merced at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Compact rental cars in Merced are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- October is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Merced, with prices around $19/day. February, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $63/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in San José, look for deals in Mata Redonda, where daily prices are around $24/day, or Carmen (average of $37/day).
FAQs about renting a car in Merced (San José)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Merced?
On average a rental car in Merced costs $47 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other San José neighborhoods?
No. Based on our information, FOX in Merced is the cheapest car rental location in San José.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Merced?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($6/day) in Merced was found at FOX, Europcar, Paseo Colon Centro De San Jose.
What is the best rental car company in Merced?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Merced is ALAMO (10.0, 1 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Merced?
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What is the most popular rental car type in Merced?
SUV (Toyota Rush or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Merced.
How much does a SUV car rental cost in Merced?
A SUV car rental in Merced costs $45 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Merced?
On average a rental car in Merced costs $330 per week ($47 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Merced?
On average a rental car in Merced costs $1,412 per month ($47 per day).