Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from $8
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 20/6 and drop-off date of 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Costa Rica car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $121 |
Cheapest price per day | $8 |
Popular car types in Costa Rica
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
In Costa Rica, there are 627 active hire locations from 58 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Costa Rica in the past week - currently priced from $8/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$8+
Compact
$12+
Intermediate
$11+
SUV
$18+
Full-size SUV
$29+
Mini
$8+
Premium SUV
$98+
Compact SUV
$8+
Compare car hire deals in Costa Rica by type
Here are the best Costa Rica small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Costa Rica medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Costa Rica SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Best car hire deals found in Costa Rica
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of $23. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Cheapflights insights for Costa Rica car hires
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?
Book your car hire in Costa Rica 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $29/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 17% off the usual average price.
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 $7.24/day found in the past two weeks. NU Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $8.00/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Costa Rica?
Planning to hire a car in Costa Rica? September is the cheapest month, costing about $21 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $81. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$54
February
$51
March
$46
April
$37
May
$27
June
$28
July
$35
August
$28
September
$21
October
$22
November
$28
December
$81
What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Costa Rica are the following: SUV cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar), Intermediate cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar), and Mini cars (Suzuki Jimny or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Costa Rica?
Alamo has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 60.
Top hire agencies in Costa Rica
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Costa Rica known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Costa Rica. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?
When hiring a car in Costa Rica, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is NU Car, and with prices around $8/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from NU Car is SUV, which starts as low as $8/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?
When visiting Costa Rica, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in San José where rental cars typically will cost around $121/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just $63/day.
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.
Car hires by fuel type in Costa Rica
Browse car hires by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($8+).
Electric
$24+
Hybrid
$82+
Petrol/Diesel
$8+