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Car & Van Hire - San José City Centre Paseo Colón

Downtown San José Paseo Colón

Location Details

Paseo Colon
IN FRONT TO PURDY MOTOR TOYOTA
San Jose, CR, 10102

Pick-Up Service Unavailable
After-Hours Returns Unavailable

Rental Policies

%u25CF All additional drivers must meet all rental requirements.

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%u25CF Additional drivers must sign the rental agreement.

%u25CF An additional daily fee may apply for any Additional Drivers.

The additional driver can only be added to the contract at the pick up location.

Minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21, and maximum rental age is 75 years.

Rental rates may be higher for renters and additional drivers under the age of 25.

Unrestricted driving within Mexico. Rentals originating from Tijuana, Mexicali, Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua Hermosillo and Monterrey are permitted to cross border into USA. Customer must purchase liability insurance at 10 USD per day.
 

All one way rentals must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. 

One way charges apply and are payable at time of rental. 

One way charges cannot be prepaid.

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Option 1- Prepay Fuel
This option allows the renter to pay for the full tank of gas at the time of rental and return the tank empty.  No refunds will be issued for unused gas.  Pre-paid gas is available at the local fuel prices.

Option 2- We Refill
This option allows the renter to pay Alamo at the end of the rental for gas used but not replaced.  Price per gallon will be higher than local fuel prices.  A 40% surcharge will apply.

Option 3- You Refill
This option allows the renter to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas to avoid extra fuel charges.

The purchase of Primary Liability Coverage PLI is MANDATORY.

PLI required for all cars unless customer has valid proof of current liability insurance specifying coverage in Mexico. Liability insurance products purchased on third party travel websites are not acceptable forms of coverage. If customer declines PLI, an additional authorization in the amount of 2500.00 USD will be held on their credit card.

 

PLI - 12.95 USD Per Day

Full and Valid Driver's License from country of origin.

Mexico City (MEX) has a law that restricts driving vehicles in the city one day of the week, plus one Saturday a month.

The restriction is based on the last digit of the vehicle%u2019s license plate number.

Drivers are subject to a fine (and possible vehicle impoundment) if driving on a day which such vehicle is restricted from circulating the city. Alamo vehicles rented in MEX have a sticker which exempts them from this law.

In addition, the law was recently extended to ban vehicles from another city, from driving in MEX between 5:00am and 11:00am Monday-Friday.

A customer renting a vehicle outside MEX and planning to drive into MEX should notify the rental agent to obtain more details and plan accordingly.

A passport in addition to a credit card, with available credit and in the renters name, must be presented.  The signature on the back must match the name imprinted on the card.  In addition, if the renter has an online transaction, the number and name printed on the card presented by renter must match the name and number stored for the online transaction.

Credit Cards honored: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Eurocard.

An authorization on the credit card in the amount of 700 TO 1,200 USD plus the cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental for mini to Premium and 1300-1,400 USD plus the cost of the rental for SUV and above.  If customer declines Primary Liability Insurance-PLI-, an additional authorization in the amount of 2,500 USD will be held on their credit card.  This authorization amount may be used toward damages of vehicles or late charges.

Debit-check cards are considered to be any non-credit card American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Diners Club, Discover logo.  Debit-Check cards are not accepted at this location.

Cash is not accepted at this location.

Full and Valid Drivers License from country of origin.  Mexico City has a law that restricts driving vehicles in the city one day of the week, plus one Saturday a month.  The restriction is based on the last digit of the vehicles license plate number.  Drivers are subject to a fine and possible vehicle impoundment if driving on a day which such vehicle is restricted from circulating the city.  Alamo vehicles rented in Mexico have a sticker which exempts them from this law.

In addition, the law was recently extended to ban vehicles from another city, from driving in Mexico between 5-00am and 11-00am Monday-Friday.

A customer renting a vehicle outside Mexico and planning to drive into Mexico should notify the rental agent to obtain more details and plan accordingly.

San José City Centre Paseo Colón Car Hire FAQs

The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driver's license with a photo
  • A photo ID (For example: a driver’s license or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you’re renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the license is written in a language or characters different to those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel Policy at Non-Airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of gas is not guaranteed.

Fuel Policy at Airport Car Rental Locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel -- Pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • Pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of gas minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Prepaid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.