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Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from R358

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 31/7 and drop-off date of 7/8. 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 2025

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 1 July 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 1 July 2025.

In Costa Rica, there are 629 active hire locations from 58 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Costa Rica in the past week - currently priced from R358/day. View deals for one car type available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

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 R496. Data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Toyota YarisR358/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai AccentR634/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

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 R317, which is about 1 181% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 R247. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R970 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 R247. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R970 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

R652

February

R599

March

R494

April

R423

May

R300

June

R264

July

R353

August

R335

September

R247

October

R264

November

R335

December

R970

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) and Compact (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?

Alamo has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 60.

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 1 July 2025.

Avis

5,1
Fair
111 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
30 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,7

Alamo

7,9
Good
71 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,4

Budget

5,7
Fair
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,3

Economy Rent a Car

4,9
Mediocre
89 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

4,5

National

8,8
Very Good
19 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

7,2

Thrifty

7,6
Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

6,9

Sunnycars

58 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 1 July 2025.
  • 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 1 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R25+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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