Alajuela car hire
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Alajuela, Costa Rica
Oct 24 — Oct 31
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Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Alajuela car hire information
| Pick-up location | Alajuela |
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| Hire locations | 19 |
| Airport locations | 15 |
Alajuela car hire reviews and directory
Ace![agency]()
Best rated
4.2 Okay (60 reviews)
1 location in Alajuela
Ace
Locations in Alajuela
Across from Hampton Inn Hotel+506 4036 7431
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
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3.9 MediocreAug 12 2021
We had requested a 4x4 because we were going to drive through the mountains and in dirt roads in Costa Rica. They gave us a car that needed the wheels to be balanced, and when it rained the car would slide through the mud. It was unsafe, and we couldn’t return the car sooner because we were far away. When we went to return the car the staff explained to us that because it was high season that was the only car they had left. Instead of renting us the car, they should’ve been honest so we could find a car to rent elsewhere.
2.0 MediocreJan 2 2020
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.Have the car that you booked available.
3.2 MediocreDec 30 2019
Staff was available and responsiveI 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 OkayNov 30 2019
They did finally change the car for us after telling us previously there weren’t any other cars.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 MediocreNov 5 2019
NothingI 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.
4.8 OkayJul 18 2019
Charged us an extra $420 'compulsory' insurance on our $115 rental. We were not allowed to opt out of it even though we already have rental car insurance. This was a scam and made our rental 4 times more expensive than originally booked!!
2.0 MediocreJun 3 2019
Had to pay a ton of money once I showed up to the counter, as the Allianz insurance recommended on the Kayak website and that I had paid for was deemed invalid by the Ace staff at the pick-up point. I had to pay from $50 I had paid online to $300 at the point of pick-up.Misinformation should be cleaned up from the Kayak website regarding the Ace rental details and charges.
8.8 ExcellentMay 23 2019
Great car! We took it on some pretty rough roads and it handled them no problem.This rental was not handled directly by Ace, but locally by "Toyota rentals" or something like that. They did not accept my Allianz travel car insurance, purchased in advance, and instead required that I purchase (more expensive) insurance directly through them.
6.0 GoodApr 1 2019
Better disclosure regarding mandatory LDW rates in Costa Rica and/or offerings of affordable local car insurance.
3.2 MediocreMar 25 2019
NothingIt’s a scam. There should have been a lot more information about the “required insurance” beforehand. Added $300 to the rental. The car was a piece of junk that could barely get down a dirt road even though it was a 4x4. It rattled incessantly, shook when turned too hard. Terrible.
Budget![Budget]()
10 Excellent (1 review)
1 location in Alajuela
Budget
Locations in Alajuela
3km From Intl Apo+506 2436 2000
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10.0 ExcellentJan 24 2018
Budget was greatSmooth pick up and drop off. Was shuttled back and forth from my San Jose hotelBought supplemental insurance from Allianz from Kayak site that Budget in Costa Rica didn’t accept. Wasted $90
Avis![Avis]()
7.1 Good (6 reviews)
2 locations in Alajuela
Avis
Locations in Alajuela
Juan Santamaria Intl Apo+506 2293 2222
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| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
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| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
Ruta San Antonio Del Tejar+506 2509 5950
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
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9.2 ExcellentJan 5 2020
Check in and check out were fastCar could be in better condition ( probably it suffered a small crash in the previous rentals)
4.0 OkayJan 6 2019
Forced us to subscribe their expensive insurance despite having paid one online
4.8 OkayJan 9 2017
Good car. Bad serviceCar was high quality. Comfortable.Extra charges. Bad service. Simply a ripoff
NU Car![NU Car]()
6.6 Good (3 reviews)
1 location in Alajuela
NU Car
Locations in Alajuela
1.4km E. Of Holidayinn Express+506 2442 6000
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| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
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7.9 GoodOct 10 2021
Don’t book through NU use Solid if you go that route. Same company minus the fees they pay to Expedia
10.0 ExcellentAug 4 2021
Service was excellent
Payless![agency]()
5.7 Okay (15 reviews)
1 location in Alajuela
Payless
Locations in Alajuela
Juan Santa Maria Intl Apo+506 2430 4647
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
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| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
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4.4 OkayMar 3 2019
Car rate with Insurance is a RIP. Spent more on car rental than hotel for a week.
3.2 MediocreFeb 27 2019
Knowing that insurance for three weeks would cost $1,500 and that I needed letters from my insurance company and credit card company to verify insurance would have been honest. I was very unhappy to learn this at the counter after a day of traveling. Dishonest practice.
2.0 MediocreDec 30 2018
Had a break failureNothingPaid $800+ for 5 days, but when I stated the riding, the ride was really bad. Still choose to use it for 5 days. During 5th day driving down from Irazu Volcano, the break failed suddenly.. Holding the hand break and pressing break pedal didn't stop the car. To avoid life threatening accident, I had to hit a post to stop the car. Still wife is suffering with pain. When I called Payless to report the incident, amazed to know that no question about if the passengers are ok.. After 2:45 hours got a replacement car, with dirty smell from the rear side. After reaching the payless rental place to return the call, when I explained these incidents, their reaction was the worst, it's almost like who cares if the break failed or the replacement call smelled.. Will find out the options to take action. Don't rent from Payless if you are going to Costa Rica.
6.0 GoodDec 7 2017
Good customer service.Windshield wipers were useless. Interior light was broken. Had to lock and unlock car with the key ie the key buttons were broken or battery was dead.
6.0 GoodJun 27 2017
Bait and SwitchAvailability of vehicles on hand and excellent customer service.The cost that was presented during the online booking process did not remotely come close to the actual cost during the car rental pickup. I ended up paying close to $1,000 overall. Also, I paid for full coverage for car insurance online as part of the online booking process so it can be ready upon pickup. But Payless did not honor the online car insurance purchase and therefore in order to finalize the car rental transaction with Payless I had to purchase their car insurance. Although Payless provided great service and had excellent cars for rent I did not appreciate the blatant disparities in cost and having to purchase 2 full coverage car insurances. I don't see myself renting from Payless again.
7.2 GoodJun 4 2017
The Costa Rican mandatory insurance was not included in part of the cost. Also, the brakes were very spongy, forcing me to use the emergency brakes down steep hills.
2.0 MediocreApr 15 2017
Didn't rentOffice was closed when we arrived late because of plane delay. No message sent to our email. Luckily, Dollar rental was still open and had a car for us - excellent experience with them.
4.8 OkayJan 9 2017
Drop off location was fine.Pickup location "insurance" requirement - see my previous post.
3.6 MediocreSep 8 2016
A Big ScamThey made me purchase insurance even though I already had pay it ahead of time thru a third party company. They said that the minimum amount I had to pay per day was $40 dollars otherwise I couldn't rent the car.
Economy Rent a Car![Economy Rent a Car]()
2 Mediocre (1 review)
1 location in Alajuela
Economy Rent a Car
Locations in Alajuela
Alajuela Airport Boulevard+506 2299 2000
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2.0 MediocreFeb 26 2017
FRAUDELENT!The reservation was booked on Kayak.com for approximately USD $144 for 2 days. Upon arrival they claimed to have absolutely no inventory, then, after waiting ~2 hours, they colluded with a partner rental company and charged my credit card USD $1,000.00 for a 2 day rental. Criminal!
EC Rent a Car![EC Rent a Car]()
2 locations in Alajuela
EC Rent a Car
Locations in Alajuela
200 meters west from Casino Fiesta Rio Segundo Alajuela, Costa Rica+506 2105 0648
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
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| Saturday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
Provincia de Alajuela, Rio Segundo, , Costa Rica+506 7004 0090
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Target Car Rental![Target Car Rental]()
2 locations in Alajuela
Target Car Rental
Locations in Alajuela
Alajuela Downtown
San Jose Airport
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FlexWays![FlexWays]()
1 location in Alajuela
FlexWays
Locations in Alajuela
Juan Santamaría International Airport+54 11 6009 3539
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
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| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
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GREEN MOTION ![GREEN MOTION]()
1 location in Alajuela
GREEN MOTION
Locations in Alajuela
ALAJUELA AIRPORT Office is located across from Hampton Inn Hotel+506 2441 1411
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keddy by Europcar![keddy by Europcar]()
1 location in Alajuela
keddy by Europcar
Locations in Alajuela
San Jose Airport
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MEXRENTACAR ![MEXRENTACAR]()
1 location in Alajuela
MEXRENTACAR
Locations in Alajuela
Route 3 Rio Segundo
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Move Mee![Move Mee]()
1 location in Alajuela
Move Mee
Locations in Alajuela
Alajuela International Airport
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NextCar![NextCar]()
1 location in Alajuela
NextCar
Locations in Alajuela
600 meters East of the Airport+506 7004 0090
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Right Cars![Right Cars]()
1 location in Alajuela
Right Cars
Locations in Alajuela
San Jose Airport
Recent reviews
86 travellers who hired a car in Alajuela gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4,8
Car hire locations in or near Alajuela
Good to know
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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When to book a car hire in Alajuela
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Car hire excess insurance in Alajuela
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Collision damage waiver and theft protection are insurance options that cover renters from paying high penalty fees if the car is stolen or returned damaged. Some Alajuela car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the rental price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when renting a car in in Alajuela.
See car hire offers including a collision damage waiver (CDW)See car hire offers including a theft protection waiver
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire excess insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your rental. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Alajuela car rental.
Top tips for hiring a car in Alajuela
- Book your car hire in Alajuela at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate car hires in Alajuela are around 73% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Alajuela
The average price of fuel in Alajuela is R64,56 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R775 and R1 033, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Alajuela.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Alajuela costs R124 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Alajuela costs R140 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Alajuela costs R263 per day, on average.