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Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from RM 162

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 16/3 and drop-off date of 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 January 2026.

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Popular car types in Costa Rica

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 January 2026.
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At RM 162/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Costa Rica in the past week. Out of 63 car hire agencies operating in Costa Rica, there are, in total, 673 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 190+

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Compact

Compact

RM 162+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 414+

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SUV

SUV

RM 250+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 447+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 230+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 268+

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Best car rental deals found in Costa Rica

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of RM 323. Data was last updated on 29 January 2026.
Proton SagaRM 162/day
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Proton Saga
Found 01/28/26
Hyundai MatrixRM 190/day
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Hyundai Matrix
Found 01/28/26
Honda HR-VRM 230/day
4
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A/C
Honda HR-V
Found 01/28/26

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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 63/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 167% off the average price.

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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 43 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 196. 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 137

February

RM 137

March

RM 114

April

RM 86

May

RM 63

June

RM 55

July

RM 82

August

RM 71

September

RM 43

October

RM 47

November

RM 63

December

RM 196

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

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

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

Both Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 62 locations in Costa Rica, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Costa Rica

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Costa Rica known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Costa Rica. Reviews were last updated on 29 January 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
109 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
31 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
64 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
87 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.6

National

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.6
Good
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

easyCar

26 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 29 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 63+).

Electric

Electric

RM 80+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 102+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 63+

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