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.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
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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.
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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.
