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Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from RM 492

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 11/8 and drop-off date of 14/8. 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 31 July 2026.

Most popular company

FlexWays

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 62

Cheapest price per day

RM 492
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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 31 July 2026.
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At RM 492/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Costa Rica in the past week. Out of 67 car hire agencies operating in Costa Rica, there are, in total, 708 hire locations. View below for one offered car type:

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 492+

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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 492. Data was last updated on 31 July 2026.
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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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 90/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 255% 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? MEXRENTACAR had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 6.02/day. Avanti also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 6.06/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 49 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 212. 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 151

February

RM 176

March

RM 155

April

RM 82

May

RM 61

June

RM 61

July

RM 86

August

RM 78

September

RM 49

October

RM 53

November

RM 65

December

RM 212

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. SUV (BMW X5) 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

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 31 July 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
116 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

3.5
Poor
64 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.3

National

8.4
Very Good
16 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.1

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Right Cars

2 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 31 July 2026.

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

    At RM 62/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 52/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 31 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 102+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 102+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 106+

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