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Top tips for renting a car from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport
When you're making travel arrangements that involve flying into San José Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica, pay close attention to what time your flight will land. Those planning to book Payless car rentals at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport will be able to pick them up right at the airport as long as they arrive between 6 am and 10 pm. You might put yourself in a position where you'll have to come back to the airport later if you get to SJO between 10 pm and 6 am and the Payless desk is closed for the evening.
Those who book Payless car rentals at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport will have a multitude of options to choose from when it comes to rental cars. If you would like something that's fuel-friendly and on the more affordable side, a compact car might be your best choice. But you'll also find that there will be larger cars, minivans, SUVs, and even passenger vans available. Select the type of rental car that will fit all your passengers comfortably while also allowing you to get around with ease.
As you make your way from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to the hotel you'll be staying at while in Costa Rica, you'll need to plan to pack the trunk of your rental car with your bags. Be sure to pay attention to how many bags rental cars from Payless can hold. Something like a Mini or even a small SUV might only be able to fit two big bags in it. A minivan from Payless, on the other hand, may be able to accommodate up to five big bags and maybe even more than that depending on how creative you're able to get while packing it up.
If you'll be traveling to San José Juan Santamaria International Airport with young children, you'll need to arrange to rent a car with car seats in it. Fortunately, Enterprise will enable you to add items like car seats to your reservation so that you don't have to worry about bringing your own car seats or, worse, buying them while you're in town. There will also be other add-ons available for Enterprise rental cars, including additional insurance and even things like high-tech GPS navigation systems.
25% of our users found rental cars from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport for $8 or less
Book your rental car at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from Payless at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Mini rental cars from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are around 80% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport
Can I cancel an Enterprise rental car reservation without paying any cancellation fees?
If you opt not to prepay for an Enterprise rental car in advance, you can cancel your reservation at just about any time without having to be subjected to any fees. If, however, you prepay for an Enterprise rental car, you will need to pay a fee to cancel your reservation more than 24 hours in advance and approximately $100 to cancel it within the 24-hour window leading up to your reservation.
Should I join the Enterprise customer loyalty program?
It would be well worth signing up for the Enterprise Plus loyalty program when you decide to book Payless car rentals at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). As a member, you will be able to earn points that you can use to get discounts on add-ons and rental cars in the future.
What are the advantages of booking Enterprise rental cars at San José Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?
Picking up an Enterprise rental car right at the airport as opposed to retrieving it somewhere else will make your arrival in Costa Rica so much less stressful than it would be under other circumstances. You'll be able to get your hands on the keys to a rental car right away so that you can start soaking up everything the country has to offer.
How much does it cost to rent a car from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
On average a rental car from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport costs $26 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Payless at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
Where can I find Payless car rentals at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo is the closest Payless rental location to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +506 2430 4647.
Does Payless offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
Yes
Reviews
Overall Rating5.1 FairBased on 79 reviews
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6.3
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2.0
The vehicle was fine, but my $140 reservation ended up being $504 by the time they added all the "mandatory fees". They refused to accept my insurance. It's one thing to have a few taxes or roadside assistance to pay, but the final cost was more than triple what I was quoted!Reviewed Apr 10 2025
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2.0
They charges us an additional 400 dollars on the day of pick up even though i had already paid the full price plus bought the additional insurance from Kayak website . They said i have to pay the additional fee which includes there own insurance or else they will not release the car . They said my problem was that i bought the insurance from Kayak and not them so if i dont want it i should go on the website and cancel . They already knew that i cant cancel cause it was less than 24 hours . What a scam . very disappointing from Kayak website to advertise and offer their services on your website . Never againReviewed Jan 4 2025
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4.0
Awful. I was quoted $112 for the car. I was over $250 out the door.Reviewed Dec 26 2024
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2.0
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.Reviewed Apr 12 2024
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8.0
Very friendly people, good car. The drop-off location took some time to open (~20 mins), so that may affect some travel plansReviewed Jan 3 2024
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2.0
terrible. they have you buy additional insurance for hundreds of dollars and enormous deposit amount.Reviewed Jun 17 2023
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6.0
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.Reviewed Apr 8 2021
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4.0
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.Reviewed Feb 15 2021
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2.0
Cons:Transparency about the actual price when we arrived to the counterReviewed Feb 12 2021
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4.0
Pros:Nice staff at check-in and drop off.Cons:Charged me a full extra day for being 4 hours late (picked up car as almost noon - dropped up at 4). Told him, okay, I will just take the car and come back tomorrow - but the rate would be higher, even though they charged me $50 dollars for 'another day' for being 4 hours late. The car, USB nor AUX worked, guy just said 'sorry about that'. Also, I was shocked, when I waived the insurance, due my credit card covering, the deposit was $3,000. Never, have I had such a high deposit taken for a rental car. If I took their insurance, it would have only been $300. I went for the more 'economical' route, cheaper ends up being more expensive, always will be more expensive. First and last time I use Payless.... I will stick to Hertz/National/Enterprise, the big boys... Payless felt like the Sprint Airlines of Rental Cars.Reviewed Dec 23 2020
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