What is the 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 8 December 2023.
January
$74
February
$86
March
$73
April
$47
May
$16
June
$21
July
$32
August
$34
September
$26
October
$27
November
$39
December
$100
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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 8 December 2023.
Small cars | $13 - $109 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | $14 - $142 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $65/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~$13/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$109/day). In fact, September is about 80% 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 17% 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 $76/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Costa Rica (~$15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$180/day). In fact, October is about 81% 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 2% 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 $80/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~$15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$142/day). In fact, September is about 82% 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 is 4% more expensive. 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 8 December 2023.
Sunnycars
Alamo
National
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ADOBE
easyCar
Budget
Avis
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 8 December 2023.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.1 rating), Alamo (8.0 rating) and Sixt (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.
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 Sixt, and with prices around $170/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is COMPACT, which starts as low as $109/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 San José where rental cars typically will cost around $150/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just $144/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.