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Outstanding experience from start to finish

Rent a car Costa Rica

Live and enjoy Costa Rica from start to finish.

Rent a car Costa Rica

Outstanding experience from start to finish

Rent a car Costa Rica

Live and enjoy Costa Rica from start to finish.

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Sun Valley Rent a car

Sun Valley Rent A Car is a family-owned and operated car rental agency in Costa Rica, offering affordable rates for all travelers. With over 30 years of industry experience, our team is dedicated to providing high-quality customer service that sets us apart from the competition. We are the best car rental in Costa Rica!

Conveniently located just 1 km north of Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO), our office offers a seamless rental experience. As part of our personalized service, we deliver your rental vehicle directly to the airport or your hotel, eliminating the need for shuttles and getting you on the road in minutes.

WhyChoose Us

Outstanding Services

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Sun Valley Rent A Car is proud to offer transparent, reliable, and guaranteed service you can count on. As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in delivering personalized attention from the moment you book to the time you return your vehicle. We believe in clear pricing with no hidden fees.

Car Rental Insurance

Our car rental insurance options are comprehensive and transparent, designed to help you make informed decisions with ease. We clearly explain all coverages so you can choose the protection that best suits your needs, ensuring peace of mind during your rental experience. We guarantee no additional fees will be added when you arrive.

Name for Quality Vehicles

Our car rental fleet consists of modern well known brands and all vehicles are constantly checked for preventative maintenance in our own workshop to ensure your safety. We have a wide variaty of 4×4 SUVs to fit your needs, from compact size to full size.

Personalized Service

Experience friendly and reliable customer service where your satisfaction is our top priority. We value every customer and are eager to show you the difference. Join hundreds of satisfied travelers who have rated us 5 stars for our honesty, professionalism, and local expertise.

Reviews

With 5-star reviews on Google, Facebook, and TripAdvisor, our reputation speaks for itself. We believe that word of mouth is the most powerful form of advertising, which is why we consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has made us one of Costa Rica’s top-rated car rental companies.

Included services

• Additional driver • Car seat/booster seat • Cooler • 24 hour road service assistance • Express airport pick-up and return – no shuttle, no waiting • Hotel delivery and return – convenient drop-off right at your accommodation

What Our Clients Say

paul robbens

12:28 10 Feb 25

Absolutely fantastic company, met us at the airport for collection and return, great car and lovely helpful fella. All correspondence was virtually immediate. Easiest my smoothest rental experience, thank you !!

Lilly Payne

17:53 09 Feb 25

This place is the best!!! We had such a seamless experience renting a car for our first time in Costa Rica. They even delivered the car to our hotel, and met us at departures at the airport when we were leaving! We will definitely be renting from Sun Valley again the next time we go to Costa Rica.

Joshua Shelly

18:35 29 Jan 25

Such a fantastic, seamless experience. No nickel and diming. Excellent value. They met me at the airport, explained the process, and were transparent about what is covered and what will be charged to our card. Extremely polite and professional. Offered a great place to eat on our way to La Fortuna. Fortunately we didn’t have to use their 24hr roadside service, but I suspect that would be flawless as well.They communicated extremely well. They were flexible with all our needs due to flight changes. They met me at the airport as soon as I arrived at the departures terminal. I can’t recommend them enough. Pure Vida!

Tom Cat

14:15 29 Jan 25

I rent a car for 5 days.The price was very reasonable, with No additional fees from the previous estimate.Also, it was very helpful to be able to communicate smoothly via WhatsApp.

J Miller

21:24 13 Jan 25

We rented a Jimny through Sun Valley for our first trip to Costa Rica this past December. We were so pleased with their services from start to finish. They were upfront, honest, friendly and knowledgeable. After doing a lot of research and reading about car rental nightmares, we were truly grateful for the guys at Sun Valley, that made the whole process a breeze. They had great communication and customer service. We loved the whole trip from start to finish and we're currently booking our second rental with them when we return with our kids in March. To anyone that might be feeling overwhelmed with planning their first trip like we were, we highly recommend this company!

Osman Dost

19:34 12 Jan 25

This is the second time I have been to Costa Rica and the first time I have used Sun Valley. The difference between Sun Valley and my first experience was night and day. I can't say enough good things about Sun Valley. They gave me the car I actually reserved, no hidden fees or pricing, and they were totally flexible on pick up/drop off logistics. They also communicate clearly and in a timely manner. They are great!!

Tanya Pankov

00:24 11 Jan 25

Our car rental experience was exceptional! It was actually the best experience we have had and much better than rental companies from Europe. Special thanks to Alex, who was welcoming and helpful (even in our personal tasks). All the process was very clear and we never had any problem with the car despite the challenging road conditions. The transaction went very smooth and the pricing was fair. I highly recommend this car rental company, they have a good choice of car types like SUV's and 4x4's.

Ricco Kaehr

19:31 10 Jan 25

The best car rental company I have ever rented from. Great service from A - Z. Great communication, high-quality vehicles, uncomplicated processing and the best possible transparency. If you want to be on the safe side during your vacation, you should contact us here.

oriol sunyer

21:54 08 Jan 25

Great experience! I rented a suzuki Jinny, but Sun Valley upgraded the car to a Grand Suzuki at no extra cost. When I landed, they brought the car to the airport, and when I returned the car, it was really fast to check out and the drove me directly to the airport. I will use them again for sure.

Loran Smith

23:23 13 Dec 24

Sun Valley was an amazing car rental experience; reasonable price, good selection of vehicles, prompt communication, and outstanding customer service. We were met at the airport by their representative, taken directly to our car, given pertinent information about the vehicle and what to do in case of emergency, and away we went. Returning the vehicle at the airport was easy and convenient. Highly recommended!!!

Melissa Marini

00:37 04 Dec 24

Highly recommend Sun Valley Rent A Car! We rented their new Suzuki Jimny for 8 days in November. From the beginning they were super responsive to my questions, they made the reservation process easy, we were met right at the airport and were off on our way in no time. We loved the vehicle and had no problems at all. It had 4x4 but we really didn’t need it, I think we tried it one time. The return was equally as easy, right at the airport. Zero negatives and only great things to say about Sun Valley. I work in tourism as well so am really particular. Thank you Sun Valley!! We will definitely recommmend you!

Chris Dovel

18:15 29 Sep 24

These guys are great! First class service and they have superb communication so you always know what’s going on with the rental. Highly recommend!!

Dan Hemmins

18:18 19 Sep 24

Sun Valley Rentals were so helpful right from the start. The car was a good price and we got lucky with a brand new vehicle. They were happy to make our life that little bit easier by bringing the car to our hotel near the airport and also collecting it from there. Very good communication from Alex and Aaron, I'm sure they would have helped if we had needed it whilst travelling in country. Great service. Thanks

Veronika ČERMÁKOVÁ

05:02 01 Sep 24

Hello, my family and I spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica in several places and we used Sun Valley Rent A Car to rent a car for our entire stay. I can only recommend this company. Their service was perfect in terms of cooperation, email communication , and monetary terms. The car was personally handed over and collected at our accommodation by the helpful Mr Alex. The company's proximity to the San Jose airport is also a big advantage. In the past, I have repeatedly had negative experiences with large and established car rental companies and this new Costa Rican experience also convinced me that it is better to use a smaller, but much better cooperating company. I can fully recommend Sun Valley Rent A Car.Ondrej Cermak, Czech Republic

Nadine S

15:16 27 Aug 24

Fantastic service! We hired a 4x4 from them for a 12 day period and were met at the airport by Alex who dropped off the car, provided local advice, guidance and talked us through the car's details. We were sent a video walk round of the car to ensure transparency and sent on our way with a full tank of fuel. The car was perfect - almost brand new and was a pleasure to drive...and drive it we did, covering a vast area during our trip.We dropped it back at the airport on departure, was again met by Alex who quickly confirmed everything was ok, returned our deposit and wished us well.During booking the communication was exemplary with a reminder sent through the week before and clear collection instructions provided. Honestly, the best service I've received from a car rental company...and we've travelled a lot!! If only they rented outside Costa Rica!!

Joe Robson

18:09 24 Aug 24

Customer Service and the price was great. Alex dropped rental car at our hotel and drove us to the airport when we brought the car back. I was disappointed with our vehicle. It was an older model with a lot of miles and no gps. I had to buy a cell phone mount for the car to use for navigation.

Sophie Muniz

18:27 14 Aug 24

Sun Valley is the place to rent your car in Costa Rica. I spoke to Aaron and he helped set up my reservation for the week. They are honest, communicative and transparent with you throughout the whole process. This was my first time out the country and they made the rental car process seamless! Alex met us at SJO for the drop off and pickup of the rental. The car was great throughout the whole trip. Thank you Aaron, Alex and Sun Valley for a great experience. 10/10 recommend and will be renting from them again!

Kayla LaMagna

23:10 26 Jul 24

We had the best experience with Sun Valley and would recommend them to anyone renting in Costa Rica! Their pricing is very transparent and all of the liability coverage, taxes and fees were included in the original quote. They delivered the car to us upon arrival and met us at departures to drop off the car so everything was very easy and convenient with no shuttles needed. They took the time to explain the car, driving in Costa Rica, and made themselves available during the entire duration of our rental with amazing communication. We look forward to using them again in the future.

Anne-Marie Dubreuil

03:26 29 Apr 24

Really enjoyed my experience with Sun Valley. Aaron delivered the vehicle to my hotel and took the time to explain me everything, gave me a lot of tips for driving in Costa Rica and answered all my questions. I was really confident leaving with the vehicle and knowing there was a roadside assistance if needed. It was in good shape, clean, and never let me down for my 12 day trip. The return went as well as the delivery. The prices are really fair, including insurance, I had a small automatic SUV with a/c, bluetooth connection and even a cooler included. When I checked other popular companies, it was more expensive even for a smaller car. Having an SUV is definitely a plus in Costa Rica. I absolutely recommend Sun Valley Rent a car and will do business with them again if I come back!