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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 11 June 2025.

January

Rp 600,551

February

Rp 568,089

March

Rp 470,702

April

Rp 389,547

May

Rp 275,929

June

Rp 275,929

July

Rp 324,622

August

Rp 308,391

September

Rp 227,235

October

Rp 243,466

November

Rp 308,391

December

Rp 892,712

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 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
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 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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