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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 25 March 2025.

January

Rp 612,481

February

Rp 579,374

March

Rp 529,713

April

Rp 347,624

May

Rp 231,749

June

Rp 281,410

July

Rp 347,624

August

Rp 314,517

September

Rp 231,749

October

Rp 248,303

November

Rp 314,517

December

Rp 926,998

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.

Popular car types in Costa Rica

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 25 March 2025.
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Economy

Economy

Rp 346,797+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 366,992+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 479,722+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 414,004+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 728,687+

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Mini

Mini

Rp 757,822+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 615,295+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 735,143+

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Top rental agencies in Costa Rica

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Costa Rica known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Costa Rica. Reviews were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Alamo

58 locations
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Sunnycars

57 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

56 locations
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National

56 locations
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ADOBE

31 locations
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easyCar

26 locations
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Economy Rent a Car

26 locations
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Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating), National (8.8 rating) and Sixt (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.

  • 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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