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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 7 February 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R290, which is about 1 203% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica with deals as low as R1 026,37/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R1 050,25/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 September, with an average daily rate of just R161. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R742 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 R161. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R742 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

R516

February

R500

March

R468

April

R323

May

R290

June

R307

July

R355

August

R274

September

R161

October

R177

November

R194

December

R742

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Compact (Hyundai Accent) and Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) 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 7 February 2026.

Avis

5,4
Fair
110 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

4,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
31 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

Alamo

8,2
Very Good
62 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Budget

5,7
Fair
48 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,3

Economy Rent a Car

4,9
Mediocre
84 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

4,6

National

8,2
Very Good
19 reviews•60 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,1

Dollar

7,6
Good
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,8

easyCar

26 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 7 February 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?

    The most popular car hire company at Costa Rica is Alamo. With prices on PICKUP_TRUCK starting at R1 026/day about 80% more people book with Alamo than other companies in the country.

  • 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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