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

For the best savings on car hire in Costa Rica, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 41/day – about 7% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Looking to hire a car in Costa Rica? NU Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 5.48/day. Avanti also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 5.52/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Costa Rica is October, when you can expect to pay S$ 22/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Costa Rica is February (S$ 98/day on average). The average daily car hire 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 hire.

January

S$ 80

February

S$ 98

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 36

May

S$ 28

June

S$ 32

July

S$ 43

August

S$ 30

September

S$ 24

October

S$ 22

November

S$ 37

December

S$ 90

What car do most people rent in Costa Rica?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Costa Rica are the following: SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).

Which car hire 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

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 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

5.8

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.2

NextCar

3.6
Poor
62 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.3

National

8.6
Very Good
15 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

2 locations
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Right Cars

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

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

    At S$ 32/day, it is 6% cheaper on average to rent a car in Liberia than any other city in Costa Rica. The cheapest price found in Costa Rica was for S$ 21/day in Liberia.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Costa Rica.

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