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 27 December 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 27 December 2024.
January
R881
February
R1 031
March
R768
April
R337
May
R262
June
R318
July
R412
August
R356
September
R262
October
R281
November
R356
December
R1 049
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.
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 27 December 2024.
Small cars | R425 - R1 675 | |
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All Car Types | R425 - R1 921 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of R540/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~R425/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 675/day). In fact, September is about 22% 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 18% 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 R608/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~R425/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 658/day). In fact, September is about 31% 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 7% 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 27 December 2024.
Alamo
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National
Sunnycars
ADOBE
easyCar
Adobe Rent A Car
Economy Rent a Car
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 27 December 2024.
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.