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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 34

Cheapest price per day

C$ 7
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Popular car types in Costa Rica

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SUV is the cheapest car type you can rent in Costa Rica this past week from 710 rental locations out of 67 rental agencies. Prices for a Costa Rica SUV rental start from C$ 7/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 7+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 7+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 7+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 22+

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SUV

SUV

C$ 10+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 14+

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Mini

Mini

C$ 7+

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Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 172+

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Best car rental deals found in Costa Rica

Kia SoulC$ 7/day
Kia Soul
Found 08/25/26
Mazda Mazda2C$ 7/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 08/25/26
Nissan SentraC$ 7/day
Nissan Sentra
Found 08/25/26

Cheapflights insights for Costa Rica car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Costa Rica, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Costa Rica?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Costa Rica, book about 48 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 38, which is about 5% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Costa Rica?

Fox is currently the cheapest rental car company in Costa Rica with deals as low as C$ 8.11/day found in the past two weeks. NU Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 9.01/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is September, when you can expect to pay C$ 26/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is February (C$ 97/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

C$ 84

February

C$ 97

March

C$ 88

April

C$ 38

May

C$ 33

June

C$ 34

July

C$ 53

August

C$ 32

September

C$ 26

October

C$ 30

November

C$ 45

December

C$ 86

What car do most people rent in Costa Rica?

SUV rentals (Class Standard SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Costa Rica. Standard rentals (Class Standard SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium rentals (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar).

Which car rental 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.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Costa Rica?

Out of all the popular cities in Costa Rica, Liberia is the cheapest city to rent a car (C$ 8/day). Other popular cities in Costa Rica to get a cheap rental car are: San José (C$ 9/day), Tamarindo (C$ 42/day), and Cobano (C$ 42/day).

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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

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.6
Poor
62 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.3

National

8.7
Very good
15 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.4

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 rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Costa Rica?

    When renting a car in Costa Rica, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around C$ 28/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is SUV, which starts as low as C$ 19/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?

    When visiting Costa Rica, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Playa Hermosa where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 17/day (78% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just C$ 15/day.

  • 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 rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 5+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 52+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 5+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 18+

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