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Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from $40

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 21/8 and drop-off date of 23/8. 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.
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Costa Rica car hires in 2024

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 26 July 2024.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$40

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 July 2024.

January

$71

February

$82

March

$62

April

$27

May

$21

June

$24

July

$35

August

$32

September

$22

October

$24

November

$36

December

$93

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 hire in Costa Rica

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 July 2024.

Small cars

$26 - $140

All Car Types

$21 - $135

To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $59/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~$26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$140/day). In fact, September is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $58/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Costa Rica (~$18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$104/day). In fact, September is about 69% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $75/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Costa Rica (~$11/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$257/day). In fact, October is about 86% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a large car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $73/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~$22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$150/day). In fact, September is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a SUV is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 26 July 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Costa Rica, including those serving the Manuel Antonio, San José and Alajuela area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Alamo

52 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

51 locations

National

51 locations

Sunnycars

50 locations

ADOBE

32 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Avis

21 locations

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 26 July 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), National (8.6 rating) and Sixt (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.

  • 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 Ace, and with prices around $65/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Ace is SUV, which starts as low as $41/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 $47/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just $43/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.

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Small car hires in Costa Rica

Find small car hire deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Costa Rica cost an average of $40 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Nissan Micra$40/day
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Nissan Micra

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