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 11 June 2025.
January
$61
February
$57
March
$47
April
$39
May
$28
June
$28
July
$33
August
$31
September
$23
October
$24
November
$31
December
$90
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 11 June 2025.
Economy
$8+
Compact
$13+
Intermediate
$12+
Standard
$24+
SUV
$33+
Full-size SUV
$41+
Mini
$150+
Pick-up truck
$112+
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 11 June 2025.
Small cars | $24 - $89 | |
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All Car Types | $24 - $128 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $36/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$89/day). In fact, May is about 36% 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 43% 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 medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $51/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Costa Rica (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$184/day). In fact, August is about 14% 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 19% 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 $60/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$128/day). In fact, May is about 61% 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 5% 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.
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 11 June 2025.
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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 11 June 2025.
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.
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 11 June 2025.
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 ($19+).
Electric
$44+
Hybrid
$69+
Petrol/Diesel
$19+