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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 12 March 2026.

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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 74/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 203% 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 47 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 200. 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 145

February

RM 168

March

RM 125

April

RM 82

May

RM 63

June

RM 55

July

RM 82

August

RM 70

September

RM 47

October

RM 47

November

RM 63

December

RM 200

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe) and SUV (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 12 March 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
113 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
32 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
61 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Budget

5.7
Fair
55 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
84 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

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

7.3

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 12 March 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.

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