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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 29 June 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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 $45/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.

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

At Costa Rica, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just $29. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $104 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 October, with an average daily rate of just $29. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$80

February

$74

March

$62

April

$54

May

$39

June

$33

July

$43

August

$37

September

$32

October

$29

November

$52

December

$104

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Costa Rica are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Full-size cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

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

Alamo has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 60.

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 29 June 2025.

Avis

5.1
Fair
111 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
30 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Alamo

7.9
Good
71 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
89 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

4.5

National

8.8
Very Good
19 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.2

Thrifty

7.6
Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

6.9

Sunnycars

58 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 29 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.

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