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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 19 March 2026.

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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 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R352, which is about 1 425% 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 R184. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R771 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 R184. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R771 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

R553

February

R637

March

R553

April

R318

May

R285

June

R302

July

R369

August

R285

September

R184

October

R184

November

R201

December

R771

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) 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 19 March 2026.

Avis

5,4
Fair
111 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

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

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
60 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,8

Budget

5,7
Fair
55 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,4

Economy Rent a Car

5,0
Fair
83 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,7

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

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 19 March 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 19 March 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

R63+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R25+

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