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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 20 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

Rp 293,290+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 399,695+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 346,493+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 370,383+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 694,680+

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Mini

Mini

Rp 346,493+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,563,368+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 394,443+

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Costa Rica, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 471,523, which is about 1,275,558% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Costa Rica is October, when you can expect to pay Rp 297,046/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Costa Rica is February (Rp 1,213,706/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 1,039,768

February

Rp 1,213,706

March

Rp 764,384

April

Rp 572,966

May

Rp 396,991

June

Rp 361,173

July

Rp 540,902

August

Rp 439,885

September

Rp 310,772

October

Rp 297,046

November

Rp 485,568

December

Rp 1,047,918

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Costa Rica. SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

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 20 March 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
111 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
34 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
60 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Budget

5.7
Fair
56 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.4

Economy Rent a Car

5.0
Fair
83 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

National

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews•60 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

easyCar

26 locations
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Street Rent a Car

12 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 20 March 2026.

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

    Cars in Costa Rica are to be driven 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 20 March 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 Electric being the cheapest (Rp 33+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 33+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 63+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 34+

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