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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 ₱1,540, which is about 4,615% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 ₱992/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is December (₱3,541/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

₱2,726

February

₱2,519

March

₱2,102

April

₱1,836

May

₱1,331

June

₱1,102

July

₱1,477

August

₱1,263

September

₱1,095

October

₱992

November

₱1,766

December

₱3,541

What car do most people rent in Costa Rica?

Mini rentals (Nissan Kicks, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. SUV (Nissan Kicks) and Compact (Nissan Versa) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

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

Alamo has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 61.

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 julio 5, 2025.

Avis

5.1
Fair
111 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very good
30 reviews61 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Alamo

7.9
Good
71 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
89 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

4.5

National

8.8
Very good
19 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.2

Thrifty

7.6
Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

6.9

Sunnycars

58 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 julio 5, 2025.
  • 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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