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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 525,787, which is about 1,418,627% 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 September, when you can expect to pay Rp 321,891/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Costa Rica is February (Rp 1,265,238/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 1,021,074

February

Rp 1,265,238

March

Rp 971,579

April

Rp 494,236

May

Rp 415,210

June

Rp 381,426

July

Rp 543,021

August

Rp 452,065

September

Rp 321,891

October

Rp 323,190

November

Rp 471,319

December

Rp 1,113,211

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. Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

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

Both Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 63 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 13 May 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very Good
32 reviews•63 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
54 reviews•63 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
57 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Economy Rent a Car

4.8
Mediocre
77 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

National

8.3
Very Good
17 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.2

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 13 May 2026.

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

    At Rp 376,573/day, the cheapest car rental price in Costa Rica was found in San José. On average, San José has the cheapest daily rental car price (Rp 670,018/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Costa Rica.

  • 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.

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