Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₱464

San José, Costa Rica
Apr 5 — Apr 12
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
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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 March 29, 2024.

January

₱2,586

February

₱3,036

March

₱2,305

April

₱1,124

May

₱506

June

₱618

July

₱1,068

August

₱1,124

September

₱843

October

₱899

November

₱1,293

December

₱3,430

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 March 29, 2024.

Small cars

₱608 - ₱6,562

All Car Types

₱496 - ₱7,002

To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₱3,208/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~₱608/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~₱6,562/day). In fact, May is about 82% 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 17% 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 ₱3,089/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~₱328/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~₱7,670/day). In fact, May is about 90% 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 20% 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 March 29, 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

Budget

19 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 March 29, 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 is the most popular car rental provider in Costa Rica?

    With an average price of ₱1,636/day, Thrifty is the most popular car rental provider in Costa Rica, booking 180% more rental cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?

    At ₱1,617/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in San José than any other city in Costa Rica. The cheapest price found in Costa Rica was for ₱956/day in San José.

  • 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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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 ₱839 per day. Price data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Toyota Wigo₱464/day
2
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Toyota Wigo
Toyota Wigo₱483/day
2
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Toyota Wigo
Toyota Wigo₱515/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Wigo

Van rentals in Costa Rica

Find van rental deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Costa Rica cost an average of ₱877 per day. Price data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Toyota Innova₱677/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova₱1,076/day
5
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Toyota Innova

Airport car rentals in Costa Rica
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