Costa Rica car rentals in 2025
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 20 October 2025.
Most popular company | Economy Rent a Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $58 |
Cheapest price per day | $38 |
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 $31/day – about 27% 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 $37.63/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $64.41/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 $21. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $94 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 $21. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $94 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
$59
March
$51
April
$40
May
$30
June
$26
July
$37
August
$33
September
$21
October
$24
November
$31
December
$94
Which car hire company has the most locations in Costa Rica?
Alamo has 62 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 61.
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Costa Rica, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 275 pickup locations in Costa Rica to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 October 2025.
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 20 October 2025.
Avis
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Alamo
Budget
Economy Rent a Car
Hertz
National
Dollar
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 20 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?
When hiring a car in Costa Rica, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Economy Rent a Car, and with prices around $39/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Economy Rent a Car is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $38/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 Liberia where rental cars typically will cost around $58/day (2% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just $43/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.
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 20 October 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 ($56+).
Electric
$125+
Hybrid
$110+
Petrol/Diesel
$56+