Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
Tue 30/4
Noon
Tue 7/5
Noon

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Costa Rica and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

January

RM 219

February

RM 257

March

RM 195

April

RM 71

May

RM 43

June

RM 52

July

RM 95

August

RM 95

September

RM 71

October

RM 76

November

RM 114

December

RM 291

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Costa Rica

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Costa Rica to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 100 - RM 415

All Car Types

RM 100 - RM 506

To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of RM 146/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~RM 100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 415/day). In fact, June is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a small car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 23 April 2024.

Alamo

51 locations
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National

50 locations
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Sunnycars

50 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

49 locations
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ADOBE

32 locations
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easyCar

26 locations
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Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations
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Avis

20 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 23 April 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating), Sixt (8.6 rating) and National (8.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.

  • 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.

Airport car hires in Costa Rica
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