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Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from R823

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 5/3 and drop-off date of 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Costa Rica car hires in 2025

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 30 tammikuu 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 30 tammikuu 2025.

January

R782

February

R1 006

March

R763

April

R335

May

R260

June

R316

July

R409

August

R354

September

R260

October

R279

November

R354

December

R1 061

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 30 tammikuu 2025.

In Costa Rica, there are 612 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Costa Rica in the past week - currently priced from R823/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 916+

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 211+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 356+

Supplier choice SUV

Supplier choice SUV

R1 650+

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 30 tammikuu 2025.

Small cars

R422 - R1 508

All Car Types

R422 - R1 515

To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of R436/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~R422/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 508/day). In fact, September is about 4% 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 27% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of R442/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~R422/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 508/day). In fact, September is about 5% 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 26% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20R823/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota Corolla QuestR849/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR861/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 30 tammikuu 2025.

Alamo

58 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

56 locations

National

56 locations

Sunnycars

55 locations

ADOBE

33 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Economy Rent a Car

25 locations

Best Costa Rica car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of R1 070. Data was last updated on 30 tammikuu 2025.
Hyundai i20R823/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota Corolla QuestR849/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR861/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 30 tammikuu 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 Dollar (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 travel on the right side of the road in Costa Rica.

Small car hires in Costa Rica

Find small car hire deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Costa Rica cost an average of R848 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 tammikuu 2025.
Kia PicantoR844/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki SwiftR852/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 30 tammikuu 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R60+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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