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How far in advance should I hire a car in Costa Rica?

To get the best deal on car hire in Costa Rica, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 447,902, which is about 1,367,857% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Costa Rica is October, when you can expect to pay Rp 288,047/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Costa Rica is December (Rp 1,040,571/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 790,656

February

Rp 729,734

March

Rp 610,335

April

Rp 533,849

May

Rp 383,322

June

Rp 326,624

July

Rp 438,463

August

Rp 352,749

September

Rp 309,392

October

Rp 288,047

November

Rp 514,727

December

Rp 1,040,571

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Costa Rica. Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Chevrolet Tahoe 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 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 11 Juni 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
70 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

Europcar

4.5
Mediocre
52 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.1

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

Sunnycars

58 locations

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 11 Juni 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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