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Highest-rated hotelChillout Hostel Barrio Escalante – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4-star hotel price₡54.336 per night
Average 5-star hotel price₡207.156 per night

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In San Jose, the expected average temperature in August is 23°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is October, with temperatures averaging 20°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is March.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in San Jose with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ₡4.075 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ₡4.754 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is ₡34.153 per night, and the average price on weekends is ₡33.357. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in San Jose could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to San Jose is San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), which is 14.8km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Quepos Airport, which is 54.2km from the city center.
Fortuna Airport, which is 67.9km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in San Jose, and the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in San Jose is currently around ₡36.676 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is ₡4.754 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in San Jose is currently around ₡55.694 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is ₡21.055 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in San Jose is currently around ₡77.429 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is ₡55.694 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in San Jose is August, with an average price of ₡32.601 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to ₡52.298 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is ₡40.072 per night, which is around 1% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up San Jose with kids in tow, try Costa Rica Guesthouse, Crowne Plaza San Jose la Sabana, and Hotel Marruecos C.R..