Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

Costa Rica car rentals in 2024

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 26 April 2024.

Most common car type

Mini

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 26 April 2024.

January

Rp 745,905

February

Rp 875,628

March

Rp 664,828

April

Rp 243,230

May

Rp 145,938

June

Rp 178,368

July

Rp 324,306

August

Rp 324,306

September

Rp 243,230

October

Rp 259,445

November

Rp 389,168

December

Rp 989,135

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 26 April 2024.

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 26 April 2024.

Alamo

51 locations

National

50 locations

Sunnycars

50 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

49 locations

ADOBE

32 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Avis

20 locations

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 26 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?

    Cars in Costa Rica are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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