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How far in advance should I rent a car in Costa Rica?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Costa Rica, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱1,917, which is about 4,977% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Costa Rica?

Payless is currently the cheapest rental car company in Costa Rica with deals as low as ₱6.88/day found in the past two weeks. Econorent is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱7.43/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is October where you can expect to pay ₱1,080/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is December (₱4,405/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱3,467

February

₱4,385

March

₱3,352

April

₱1,739

May

₱1,313

June

₱1,515

July

₱1,875

August

₱1,473

September

₱1,087

October

₱1,080

November

₱1,790

December

₱4,405

What car do most people rent in Costa Rica?

SUV rentals (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Costa Rica?

Avis has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. L&M Car Rental has the second highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 5.

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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 August 5, 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
116 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.0

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.5
Poor
64 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.3

National

8.4
Very good
16 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.1

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Right Cars

2 locations
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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 August 5, 2026.

  • 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.

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