Costa Rica

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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

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 7 February 2026.

Most common car type

Economy

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 $28/day – about 18% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Looking to hire a car in Costa Rica? Economy Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $38.00/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $70.38/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 $83 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 $83 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$62

February

$62

March

$50

April

$37

May

$27

June

$23

July

$35

August

$30

September

$20

October

$20

November

$27

December

$83

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Costa Rica are the following: Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), Compact cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Costa Rica?

Both Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 62 locations in Costa Rica, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 7 February 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
110 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
31 reviews62 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
62 reviews62 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
84 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

4.6

National

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.6
Good
11 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

easyCar

26 locations

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 7 February 2026.
  • 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 7 February 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($71+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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