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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 3 February 2026.
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Economy

Economy

AED 215+

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Compact

Compact

AED 196+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 240+

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SUV

SUV

AED 259+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 416+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 1,103+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 768+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 259+

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Cheapflights insights for Costa Rica car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Costa Rica, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Costa Rica 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 97/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 175% off the average price.

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

At Costa Rica, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just AED 67. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 235 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Costa Rica, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just AED 67. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 235 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 219

February

AED 181

March

AED 143

April

AED 122

May

AED 90

June

AED 78

July

AED 120

August

AED 96

September

AED 72

October

AED 67

November

AED 111

December

AED 235

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Compact (Hyundai Accent) and Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

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.

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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 3 February 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
109 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
31 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
63 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
84 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

4.6

National

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.6
Good
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

easyCar

26 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 3 February 2026.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 3 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 78+).

Electric

Electric

AED 170+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 78+

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