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Costa Rica car hires in 2026

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R332, which is about 1 313% 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 R4,11/day found in the past two weeks. MEXRENTACAR is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R4,17/day.

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

At Costa Rica, the best time to hire a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just R166. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R765 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 October, with an average daily rate of just R166. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R765 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

R565

February

R665

March

R615

April

R299

May

R266

June

R266

July

R382

August

R299

September

R183

October

R166

November

R216

December

R765

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

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

Avis

5,4
Fair
117 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,0

U-Save

4,3
Mediocre
33 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,2

NextCar

3,6
Poor
62 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,0

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

3,3

National

8,6
Very Good
15 reviews•63 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

7,3

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

2 locations
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Right Cars

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

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

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

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