Car Rental in San José, Costa Rica
Reliable cars, insurance included and delivery to your door. Pay in cash, no credit card needed, with a deposit of just US$400.
Car rental without the hassle
We’re a local company based in Escazú. No fine print, no credit card, and personal service from start to finish.
No credit card required
The big agencies demand a credit card as a guarantee. We don’t: rent with just your driver’s license and ID.
Pay in cash
Pay for your rental and deposit in cash — or, if you prefer, by bank transfer, debit or credit card, or PayPal.
Only a US$400 deposit
A low, fixed deposit, returned as soon as you bring the car back.
Insurance included
Our prices already include insurance. No surprise charges at pickup.
Delivered to your door
We bring the car to you anywhere in the Greater Metropolitan Area. Free in some areas.
WhatsApp support
Get a quote, book, and get roadside help from a real person on WhatsApp or by phone.
Weekly & monthly discounts
The longer you rent, the less you pay per day. Ideal for long stays.
Handy extras
Portable WiFi, GPS, a Quickpass toll tag and child seats.
Payara vs. traditional agencies
What changes when you rent from a local company.
| Payara | Traditional agencies | |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card | Not required | Required as a guarantee |
| Cash payment | Rental and deposit | Still need a card as backup |
| Security deposit | US$400, returned at drop-off | Hold on your credit card |
| Insurance | Included in the price | Often charged extra at pickup |
| Car handover | Wherever you are (GAM) | At the office or airport |
Our Fleet
Compact
Ideal for city driving, fuel-efficient.
Sedan
Comfort and space for up to 5 passengers.
SUV
More space, ideal for rural roads.
Minivan
The best option for large groups.
Your car in 3 easy steps
Get a quote in minutes
Message us on WhatsApp or use the form with your dates and the type of car you need.
Receive your car
We bring it to you, or you pick it up in Escazú. Quick paperwork, no long counter lines.
Return it, done
We check the car and give your deposit back right away.
What our customers say
Travelers from all over the world have explored Costa Rica with Payara.
Muy flexibles, muuuuy amables, precios súper competitivos. Me regresaron mi depósito en cuanto devolví el carro.
Very flexible, very friendly, super competitive prices. They returned my deposit as soon as I brought the car back.
Google review · Spanish
Anais atendió el teléfono y en menos de 1 hora fueron adonde tenía el auto y me cambiaron la rueda.
Anais answered the phone, and in under an hour they came to where the car was and changed the tire.
Google review · Spanish
Prezzo ottimo, servizio eccellente! Consegna e ritiro dell’auto direttamente sul posto, tutto gestito tramite WhatsApp.
Great price, excellent service! The car was delivered and picked up right on the spot, all handled via WhatsApp.
Google review · Italian
Wir haben spontan ein Auto gemietet… Sie haben uns das Auto unverzüglich in unsere Nähe gebracht. Alles sehr unkompliziert.
We rented a car on short notice… They brought it to us right away. Everything was very easy.
Google review · German