Costa Rica

Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica

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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 17 June 2026.

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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 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R356, which is about 1 420% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Payless is currently the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica with deals as low as R5,40/day found in the past two weeks. NU Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R5,52/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 R178. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R745 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 R178. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R745 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

R534

February

R631

March

R583

April

R291

May

R259

June

R275

July

R372

August

R275

September

R178

October

R194

November

R210

December

R745

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Economy (Hyundai Accent) 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?

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.

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 17 June 2026.

Avis

5,4
Fair
119 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,0

U-Save

4,3
Mediocre
33 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,1

NextCar

3,5
Poor
66 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,9

Overall

3,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

3,3

National

8,2
Very Good
17 reviews61 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,1

L&M Car Rental

5 locations

TOOSLA

2 locations

America Car Rental

1 location

Right Cars

2 locations

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 17 June 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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