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Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from R222

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 8/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. 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 2026

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 15 April 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 15 April 2026.
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In Costa Rica, there are 684 active hire locations from 65 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Costa Rica in the past week - currently priced from R222/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R222+

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Compact

Compact

R250+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R225+

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SUV

SUV

R247+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R385+

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Mini

Mini

R223+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R253+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R344+

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Best car hire deals found in Costa Rica

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of R295. Data was last updated on 15 April 2026.
Citroen C3 AircrossR222/day
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2
5
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A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 04/15/26
Hyundai i10R223/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 04/15/26
Toyota YarisR224/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 04/15/26

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Costa Rica, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R344, which is about 1 370% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Costa Rica?

At Costa Rica, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R180. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R753 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Costa Rica, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R180. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R753 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R540

February

R638

March

R589

April

R311

May

R278

June

R294

July

R360

August

R262

September

R180

October

R180

November

R196

December

R753

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

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

Both Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 62 locations in Costa Rica, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental 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 15 April 2026.

Avis

5,4
Fair
116 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

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
57 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
33 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,1

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

4,9
Mediocre
80 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,7

National

8,4
Very Good
18 reviews•60 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,3

easyCar

26 locations
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Street Rent a Car

12 locations
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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 15 April 2026.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Costa Rica.

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 15 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R69+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R25+

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