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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 ₱1,547, which is about 4,327% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 ₱1,066/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is December (₱3,753/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

₱3,500

February

₱2,889

March

₱2,282

April

₱1,949

May

₱1,442

June

₱1,248

July

₱1,915

August

₱1,531

September

₱1,145

October

₱1,066

November

₱1,777

December

₱3,753

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

Both Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 62 locations in Costa Rica, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 febrero 2, 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
109 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very good
31 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.2
Very good
63 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
85 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.6

National

8.2
Very good
19 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.6
Good
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

easyCar

26 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 febrero 2, 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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