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Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica car hires in 2026

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R338, which is about 1 333% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Avanti is currently the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica with deals as low as R5,90/day found in the past two weeks. NU Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R6,10/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 R177. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R757 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 R177. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R757 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

R548

February

R644

March

R580

April

R290

May

R242

June

R258

July

R370

August

R290

September

R177

October

R193

November

R209

December

R757

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, 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•3 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•62 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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