Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₱353

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 5/31 and drop-off date of 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
San José, Costa Rica
May 8 — May 15
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
Wed 5/8
Noon
Wed 5/15
Noon

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 May 1, 2024.

January

₱2,653

February

₱3,114

March

₱2,364

April

₱922

May

₱519

June

₱634

July

₱1,153

August

₱1,153

September

₱865

October

₱922

November

₱1,384

December

₱3,518

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 rental 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 May 1, 2024.

Small cars

₱624 - ₱6,731

All Car Types

₱509 - ₱7,633

To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₱2,993/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~₱624/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~₱6,731/day). In fact, May is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a small car saves you 16% 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 rent a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₱2,706/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~₱336/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~₱7,867/day). In fact, May is about 88% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a SUV saves you 24% 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 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 May 1, 2024.

Alamo

51 locations

National

50 locations

Sunnycars

50 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

49 locations

ADOBE

32 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Avis

20 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 May 1, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating), Sixt (8.6 rating) and National (8.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Costa Rica.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?

    In Costa Rica, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Small car rentals in Costa Rica

Find small car rental deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Costa Rica cost an average of ₱888 per day. Price data was last updated on May 1, 2024.
Toyota Wigo₱353/day
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Toyota Wigo
Toyota Wigo₱360/day
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Toyota Wigo
Toyota Wigo₱453/day
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Toyota Wigo

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