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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 113/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 202% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the most affordable car hire company right now is Economy Rent a Car, offering prices from just AED 5.49/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace, with rates starting at AED 5.51/day.

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

At Costa Rica, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just AED 65. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 269 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 September, with an average daily rate of just AED 65. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 269 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 212

February

AED 269

March

AED 204

April

AED 105

May

AED 86

June

AED 98

July

AED 113

August

AED 90

September

AED 65

October

AED 65

November

AED 104

December

AED 237

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe) and SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Costa Rica?

Avis has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. L&M Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 5.

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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 7 July 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
119 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

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.5
Poor
64 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.3

National

8.2
Very Good
17 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

6.9

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Right Cars

2 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 7 July 2026.

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

    When visiting Costa Rica, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in San José where rental cars typically will cost around AED 131/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just AED 75/day.

  • 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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