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Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from R250

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 22 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 22 April 2026.
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In Costa Rica, there are 688 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 R250/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R277+

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Compact

Compact

R250+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R460+

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SUV

SUV

R278+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R669+

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Mini

Mini

R491+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R595+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R255+

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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 R417. Data was last updated on 22 April 2026.
Hyundai i10R250/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 04/20/26
Volkswagen T-CrossR255/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 04/20/26
Toyota YarisR271/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 04/20/26

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 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R345, which is about 1 374% 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 R181. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R755 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 R181. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R755 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

R542

February

R640

March

R591

April

R295

May

R279

June

R295

July

R361

August

R279

September

R181

October

R181

November

R197

December

R755

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Compact (Hyundai Elantra) and SUV (BMW X5) 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 63 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 22 April 2026.

Avis

5,4
Fair
116 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

4,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,8
Very Good
31 reviews•63 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,3

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
56 reviews•63 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

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
79 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,2

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,7

National

8,3
Very Good
17 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,2

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 22 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.

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