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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 3 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

Rp 146,350+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 135,922+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 261,417+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 186,444+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 327,940+

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Mini

Mini

Rp 146,350+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 871,269+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 123,337+

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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 557,354, which is about 1,485,429% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Economy Rent a Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica with deals as low as Rp 5.49/day found in the past two weeks. NU Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 5.52/day.

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 314,753/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Costa Rica is February (Rp 1,316,854/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 1,036,640

February

Rp 1,316,854

March

Rp 1,004,230

April

Rp 516,191

May

Rp 422,510

June

Rp 498,803

July

Rp 551,203

August

Rp 448,532

September

Rp 314,753

October

Rp 321,969

November

Rp 508,975

December

Rp 1,157,762

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. Full-size cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

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

Avis has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. L&M Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 5.

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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 3 July 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
119 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

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.5
Poor
65 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.3

National

8.2
Very Good
17 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

6.9

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Right Cars

2 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 3 July 2026.

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

    At Rp 387,271/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 689,051/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 3 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 21+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 64+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 21+

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