Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from $21
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 17/3 and drop-off date of 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Costa Rica car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 March 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
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Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $65 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
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 11 March 2025.
January
$58
February
$55
March
$58
April
$31
May
$22
June
$26
July
$34
August
$30
September
$22
October
$23
November
$30
December
$90
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.
Popular car types in Costa Rica
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 March 2025.
In Costa Rica, there are 610 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Costa Rica in the past week - currently priced from $21/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$15+
Compact
$35+
SUV
$41+
Mini
$26+
Pick-up truck
$128+
Premium SUV
$42+
Compact SUV
$11+
Standard SUV
$49+
Compare available car types for hire in Costa Rica
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 11 March 2025.
Small cars | $22 - $89 | |
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All Car Types | $23 - $107 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $44/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~$22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$89/day). In fact, May is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a small car saves you 22% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $52/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Costa Rica (~$8/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$112/day). In fact, June is about 85% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a medium car saves you 6% 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 hire a large car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $65/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Costa Rica (~$11/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$131/day). In fact, April is about 84% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a large car is 14% more expensive. 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 hire a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of $57/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$119/day). In fact, May is about 71% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Costa Rica SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Top hire agencies in Costa Rica
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Costa Rica known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Costa Rica. Reviews were last updated on 11 March 2025.
Alamo
Sunnycars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National
ADOBE
easyCar
Economy Rent a Car
Adobe Rent A Car
Best Costa Rica car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of $37. Data was last updated on 11 March 2025.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 March 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating), National (8.8 rating) and Sixt (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?
When hiring a car in Costa Rica, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is NU Car, and with prices around $20/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from NU Car is SUV, which starts as low as $8/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?
When visiting Costa Rica, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in San José where rental cars typically will cost around $59/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just $43/day.
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.
Small car hires in Costa Rica
Find small car hire deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Costa Rica cost an average of $88 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 March 2025.
Van hires in Costa Rica
Find van hire deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Costa Rica cost an average of $104 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 March 2025.
Car hires by fuel type in Costa Rica
Browse car hires by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 11 March 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($8+).
Electric
$45+
Petrol/Diesel
$8+