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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$ 23/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Costa Rica is February (S$ 93/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$ 75

February

S$ 93

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 43

May

S$ 31

June

S$ 27

July

S$ 40

August

S$ 33

September

S$ 24

October

S$ 23

November

S$ 37

December

S$ 80

What car do most people rent in Costa Rica?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Costa Rica are the following: Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), and Full-size cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

Which car hire 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.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Costa Rica, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 294 pickup locations in Costa Rica to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 April 2026.
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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 11 April 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
114 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
33 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
58 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Budget

5.7
Fair
56 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
81 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

National

8.4
Very Good
18 reviews•60 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.3

easyCar

26 locations
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Street Rent a Car

12 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 11 April 2026.

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

    At S$ 28/day, it is 12% 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 S$ 14/day in San José.

  • 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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