Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₱294
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 3/26 and drop-off date of 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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 January 16, 2025.
January
₱2,574
February
₱3,218
March
₱2,399
April
₱1,053
May
₱819
June
₱994
July
₱1,287
August
₱1,111
September
₱819
October
₱877
November
₱1,111
December
₱3,335
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 rent in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on January 16, 2025.
Economy
₱3,018+
Compact
₱3,063+
SUV
₱4,735+
Full-size SUV
₱5,534+
Premium SUV
₱5,700+
Compact SUV
₱3,093+
Intermediate SUV
₱4,512+
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 January 16, 2025.
Small cars | ₱440 - ₱6,356 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | ₱516 - ₱8,427 |
To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₱2,137/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~₱440/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~₱6,356/day). In fact, September is about 80% 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 16% 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 ₱2,584/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~₱341/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~₱9,420/day). In fact, May is about 87% 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 is 3% 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.
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 January 16, 2025.
Alamo
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National
Sunnycars
ADOBE
easyCar
Adobe Rent A Car
Economy Rent a Car
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 January 16, 2025.
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), National (8.8 rating) and Dollar (8.6 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 ₱1,526/day, Avis is the most popular car rental provider in Costa Rica, booking 80% more rental cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?
At ₱1,526/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 ₱1,166/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.
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 ₱590 per day. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2025.
Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on January 16, 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (₱62+).
Electric
₱93+
Gas/Diesel
₱62+
Hybrid
₱84+