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 ₱1,800, which is about 4,678% cheaper than the typical rate.
The cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is September where you can expect to pay ₱1,061/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is February (₱4,432/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
₱3,492
February
₱4,432
March
₱3,382
April
₱1,738
May
₱1,323
June
₱1,750
July
₱1,933
August
₱1,512
September
₱1,061
October
₱1,086
November
₱1,716
December
₱3,901
Intermediate rentals (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting 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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At ₱3,144/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 ₱2,128/day in San José.
In Costa Rica, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
