Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from $43
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 19/5 and drop-off date of 3/6. 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.
Costa Rica car rentals in 2024
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 30 April 2024.
Most common car type | Mini |
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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 30 April 2024.
January
$77
February
$90
March
$68
April
$26
May
$15
June
$18
July
$33
August
$33
September
$25
October
$26
November
$40
December
$102
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 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 30 April 2024.
There are 48 hire agencies servicing Costa Rica. These agencies, altogether, have 526 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Costa Rica with prices from $43 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Costa Rica:
Economy
$57+
Intermediate
$65+
Full-size SUV
$132+
Compact SUV
$43+
Standard SUV
$76+
Compare available car types for rental in Costa Rica
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 30 April 2024.
Small cars | $30 - $228 | |
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All Car Types | $32 - $206 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $52/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~$30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$228/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $45/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Costa Rica (~$9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$163/day). In fact, June is about 81% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a medium car saves you 31% 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.
To hire a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $58/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$216/day). In fact, May is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a SUV saves you 13% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 30 April 2024.
Alamo
National
Sunnycars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ADOBE
easyCar
Adobe Rent A Car
Avis
Best Costa Rica car rental deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of $77. Data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2024.
Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2024.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($28+).
Electric
$53+
Hybrid
$42+
Petrol/Diesel
$28+