Costa Rica car hires in 2024
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Most common car type | Mini |
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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 16 May 2024.
January
R838
February
R984
March
R747
April
R309
May
R200
June
R218
July
R382
August
R364
September
R273
October
R291
November
R437
December
R1 111
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 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 16 May 2024.
Economy
R472+
Intermediate
R661+
SUV
R682+
Full-size SUV
R1 224+
Mini
R594+
Passenger van
R1 252+
Compact SUV
R423+
Standard SUV
R635+
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 16 May 2024.
Small cars | R428 - R1 475 | |
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All Car Types | R428 - R1 578 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of R522/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~R428/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 475/day). In fact, September is about 19% 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, renting a small car saves you 20% 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 R557/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~R428/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 475/day). In fact, September is about 24% 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, renting a SUV saves you 15% 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.
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 16 May 2024.
Alamo
National
Sunnycars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ADOBE
easyCar
Adobe Rent A Car
Avis
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Car hires by fuel type in Costa Rica
Browse car hires by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R28+).
Electric
R64+
Petrol/Diesel
R28+