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Taxis and Transfers in San Jose, Costa Rica

Unbeatable Fare for your San Jose Airport Taxi

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

Direct transfer from San Jose Airport

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse rich places in the world. So wanting to start your trip as soon as you can is normal. That is why we offer direct, fast and hassle-free transfers from San Jose Airport. 

As soon as you’ve collected your luggage, you can make your way to the arrivals hall, where your English-speaking Welcome driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. Even if your flight is delayed, there’s no need to worry, your driver will be monitoring your plane and will be there when you land. 

After helping you carry your luggage to your pre-selected vehicle, you can begin your San Jose Airport taxi ride into the city centre. While you sit back and relax, your local driver will answer any questions you may have and share valuable inside information on what to do and see whilst in the city. With all your transfer needs taken care of by Welcome Pickups, all you need to do is enjoy the scenery as you make your way directly to your San Jose hotel.

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

How much does a taxi cost?

Taxi prices
Day time
(05:00 - 24:00)
Night time
(00:00 - 05:00)
Duration
FROM SJO TO - ALAJUELA STATION
5.40 €
5.40 €
7 MIN
FROM SJO TO - CITY CENTRE
22 €
22 €
35 MIN
FROM SJO TO - JACO BEACH
95 €
95 €
95 MIN

A perfect San Jose Airport taxi for your group

Welcome has a large fleet of San Jose Costa Rica Airport taxi sizes to suit every group. If you’re travelling with a standard group of 4 or fewer, you can enjoy a transfer in one of our stylish sedans. On the other hand, if your group is up to 8 people, you can all fit comfortably inside one of our spacious minivans.

A red Cost Rica Airport taxi (sedan) parked on a road.

CAR TYPE

San Jose Airport Taxi (Sedan)

number of passengers

Up to 4

price to City Center

From $29

A black San Jose Costa Rica Airport taxi (minivan)

CAR TYPE

San Jose Airport Taxi (Minivan)

number of passengers

Up to 10

price to City Center

From $85

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Directions from San Jose Airport (SJO)

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), also known as San Jose Airport, is the main international airport that operates in the capital of Costa Rica. The airport is located 17 km away from the city centre, so your San Jose taxi transfer shouldn’t take longer than 35 minutes. After leaving the airport compound, your driver will get onto Autopista General Cañas/Route 1 for 800m. They will then take a left and follow Route 1 to Av 6, which eventually merges into Autopista General Cañas/Route 1. Finally, your driver will take Av 10 into the heart of San Jose, Costa Rica, and will follow the local roads to reach your hotel or accommodation.

Welcome also frequently operates routes from San Jose Airport to Jaco Beach, as well as to the city centre and other destinations. You can use Welcome at any point throughout your stay and be sure that we’ll get you where you need to go most comfortably and conveniently.

Why choose a San Jose Airport taxi?

Wasting your time standing in ticket lines, haggling with local taxi drivers in San Jose or trying to navigate the slow public transportation system is not the best start to an ideal vacation. That’s why we provide fully personalised, direct and fast San Jose Airport transfers at unbeatable prices. Giving you lots of time to make the most of Costa Rica.

San Jose Airport taxi fare

The local San Jose taxi service does not offer flat-rate fees for the journey into the city centre. Instead, they calculate their taxi rates using a taximeter, based on the distance travelled.

The average cost for this transfer is €28 (CRC 16,522) during the day and €32 (CRC 18,882) at night. However, it’s worth noting that extra charges may apply, for excess luggage, the number of people and the type of vehicle chosen.

For a set-rate fare with no hidden costs, we suggest booking your San Jose Airport transfer in advance with Welcome. 

The benefits of booking a Welcome Airport taxi

If you are planning on taking a San Jose transfer for your airport taxi service, Welcome Pickups is the best way to go. We offer unbeatable flat-rate fares with no extra costs in and around San Jose Costa Rica with hand-picked and fully trained professional local English-speaking drivers.

Welcome not only provides a seamless and fully personalised airport transfer service, but we also offer in-destination travel experiences. From the moment you land at Juan Santamaría International Airport to the second before your departure, Welcome Pickups will be there to ensure your utmost comfort and the most memorable holiday for you and your travel partners.

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip taxis in Costa Rica?

Taxis in San Jose Costa Rica do accept tips, but usually only for long and expensive journeys. For shorter taxi rides you can just round up to the nearest colón or tell the driver to keep the change.

Where do I meet my driver?

One day before your flight to San Jose Airport, you will receive an email containing your driver’s name, a phone number and your driver’s photo. On the day of your pickup, your driver will be waiting for you just outside of the arrivals hall exit doors, holding a sign with your name on it.

What do I do if my flight is delayed?

At Welcome, we provide all of our drivers with live updates on any changes your plane might encounter. So, even if your flight is heavily delayed or landing early, your airport taxi driver will be there waiting for you when you land.

Is the cost of a San Jose airport taxi per person?

No, all of our prices are per vehicle, not per person. All of our sedans and minivan taxis are at a set-cost.

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  • 20 minute gap between transfers

  • Regular Car Sanitisation

  • Contactless ride

  • Sanitiser in every car

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