Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from C$ 7

San José, Costa Rica
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

U-Save

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

C$ 49

Cheapest price per day

C$ 7

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Costa Rica, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 300 pickup locations in Costa Rica to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

C$ 4 - C$ 179

Out of all the popular cities in Costa Rica, San José is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 4/day. Renting a car in San José is 98% cheaper than renting one in Puerto Jiménez where the per day rate is around C$ 179. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Costa Rica to get a rental car in are: Liberia (C$ 11/day), Tamarindo (C$ 21/day), and La Fortuna (C$ 30/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in San José should expect to spend around C$ 4/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Costa Rica is San José.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Costa Rica and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

C$ 62

February

C$ 73

March

C$ 56

April

C$ 29

May

C$ 12

June

C$ 14

July

C$ 25

August

C$ 27

September

C$ 20

October

C$ 21

November

C$ 31

December

C$ 82

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Costa Rica

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can rent in Costa Rica this past week from 522 rental locations out of 49 rental agencies. Prices for a Costa Rica SUV rental start from C$ 7/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 7+

Compact

Compact

C$ 7+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 7+

SUV

SUV

C$ 7+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 7+

Mini

Mini

C$ 38+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 34+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 7+

Compare available car types for rental in Costa Rica

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Costa Rica to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 13 - C$ 99

All Car Types

C$ 21 - C$ 111

To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 41/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~C$ 13/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 99/day). In fact, September is about 69% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Costa Rica small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 43/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Costa Rica (~C$ 16/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 84/day). In fact, September is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Costa Rica medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 80/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Costa Rica (~C$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 186/day). In fact, October is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a large car is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 47/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~C$ 18/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 109/day). In fact, September is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Costa Rica SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Costa Rica (~C$ 43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 194/day). In fact, October is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a van is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a pick-up truck in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 65/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Costa Rica (~C$ 30/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 94/day). In fact, October is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a pick-up truck is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 92/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Costa Rica (~C$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 174/day). In fact, September is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a luxury car is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Nissan SentraC$ 7/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Sentra
Nissan SylphyC$ 7/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Honda FitC$ 11/day
2
5
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A/C
Honda Fit

Top rental agencies in Costa Rica

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Costa Rica known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Costa Rica. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Costa Rica region, including those located within the San José, Liberia and Alajuela area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Alamo

50 locations

Sunnycars

50 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

49 locations

National

49 locations

ADOBE

32 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Budget

19 locations

Best Costa Rica car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of C$ 22. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Costa Rica region, including options close to San José, Liberia and Alajuela. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Nissan QashqaiC$ 7/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Ford EscapeC$ 7/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Escape
Toyota RAV4C$ 7/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.3 rating), Alamo (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Costa Rica.

  • 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 U-Save, and with prices around C$ 45/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from U-Save is SUV, which starts as low as C$ 3/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 Alajuela where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 24/day (70% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in Alajuela for just C$ 17/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.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

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$ 13+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 30+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 13+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 33+

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