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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

FlexWays

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 67

Cheapest price per day

RM 61
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Cheapflights insights for Costa Rica car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Costa Rica, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Costa Rica?

Book your car hire in Costa Rica 31 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 93/day on average when booked 31 days ahead, which saves you 271% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Looking to hire a car in Costa Rica? NU Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 6.75/day. Payless also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 6.99/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica?

Planning to hire a car in Costa Rica? September is the cheapest month, costing about RM 48 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 209. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 149

February

RM 173

March

RM 153

April

RM 80

May

RM 60

June

RM 60

July

RM 80

August

RM 68

September

RM 48

October

RM 52

November

RM 64

December

RM 209

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Full-size cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) and Compact (Ford Focus) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Costa Rica?

Avis has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. L&M Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 5.

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Top rental agencies in Costa Rica

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.0

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.6
Poor
62 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.3

National

8.7
Very Good
15 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.4

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

2 locations
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Right Cars

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?

    At RM 67/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in San José than any other city in Costa Rica. The cheapest price found in Costa Rica was for RM 51/day in San José.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?

    In Costa Rica, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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