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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Economy Rent a Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$14
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Cheapflights insights for Costa Rica car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Costa Rica, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $37/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Looking to hire a car in Costa Rica? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $12.28/day. Ace also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $20.21/day.

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

At Costa Rica, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just $20. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $88 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Costa Rica, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $20. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $88 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$63

February

$73

March

$65

April

$34

May

$26

June

$26

July

$34

August

$29

September

$20

October

$22

November

$27

December

$88

Which car hire 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.

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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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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•61 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

1 location
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Right Cars

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Liberia where rental cars typically will cost around $48/day (7% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just $37/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?

    Cars in Costa Rica are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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