Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from C$ 7

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 14/5 and drop-off date of 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
San José, Costa Rica
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
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Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 41

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 303 pickup locations in Costa Rica to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

C$ 9 - C$ 143

Out of all the popular cities in Costa Rica, San José is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 9/day. Renting a car in San José is 94% cheaper than renting one in Limon where the per day rate is around C$ 143. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Costa Rica to get a rental car in are: Liberia (C$ 19/day), Tamarindo (C$ 21/day), and Nosara (C$ 47/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$ 9/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 27 April 2024.

January

C$ 62

February

C$ 73

March

C$ 56

April

C$ 20

May

C$ 12

June

C$ 15

July

C$ 27

August

C$ 27

September

C$ 20

October

C$ 21

November

C$ 32

December

C$ 83

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 27 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Costa Rica this past week from 526 rental locations out of 48 rental agencies. Prices for a Costa Rica small car rental start from C$ 7/day. Check out available deals for 6 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$ 14+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 7+

Mini

Mini

C$ 18+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 53+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 32+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

C$ 14 - C$ 110

All Car Types

C$ 22 - C$ 101

To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 42/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~C$ 14/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 110/day). In fact, September is about 68% 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 18% 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$ 45/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Costa Rica (~C$ 18/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 87/day). In fact, October is about 61% 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 12% 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$ 72/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Costa Rica (~C$ 38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 138/day). In fact, October is about 48% 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 28% 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$ 49/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~C$ 20/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 99/day). In fact, September is about 60% 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 4% 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$ 96/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$ 185/day). In fact, October is about 56% 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 47% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 66/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 March (~C$ 93/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 22% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of C$ 80/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$ 165/day). In fact, September is about 43% 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 35% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitC$ 7/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda CivicC$ 7/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota YarisC$ 8/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 27 April 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

51 locations

National

50 locations

Sunnycars

50 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

49 locations

ADOBE

32 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Avis

20 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$ 27. Data was last updated on 27 April 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.
Honda FitC$ 7/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Toyota YarisC$ 7/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford FusionC$ 7/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Fusion

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 27 April 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating), Sixt (8.6 rating) and National (8.3 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 Avis, and with prices around C$ 56/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is SUV, which starts as low as C$ 16/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 Tamarindo where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 36/day (31% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in Tamarindo for just C$ 13/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 27 April 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$ 14+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 30+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 14+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 40+

Airport car rentals in Costa Rica
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