Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₱322
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 3/1 and drop-off date of 3/31. 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 February 21, 2025.
January
₱2,142
February
₱2,605
March
₱2,315
April
₱1,099
May
₱810
June
₱926
July
₱1,273
August
₱1,099
September
₱752
October
₱868
November
₱1,099
December
₱3,299
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is September. 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 February 21, 2025.
Economy
₱3,247+
Compact
₱4,761+
SUV
₱4,050+
Full-size SUV
₱4,541+
Mini
₱5,997+
Passenger van
₱6,358+
Premium SUV
₱4,678+
Standard SUV
₱3,709+
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 February 21, 2025.
Small cars | ₱435 - ₱5,668 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | ₱511 - ₱7,899 |
To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₱1,360/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~₱435/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~₱5,668/day). In fact, September is about 69% 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 17% 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 ₱1,483/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~₱338/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~₱7,659/day). In fact, May is about 78% 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 saves you 9% 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.
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 February 21, 2025.
Alamo
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National
Sunnycars
ADOBE
easyCar
Economy Rent a Car
Adobe 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 February 21, 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 cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?
At ₱1,537/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 ₱1,331/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 ₱611 per day. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2025.
Van rentals in Costa Rica
Find van rental deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Costa Rica cost an average of ₱792 per day. Price data was last updated on February 21, 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 February 21, 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 (₱70+).
Electric
₱73+
Gas/Diesel
₱70+
Hybrid
₱113+