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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 101/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 209% off the average price.

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 65. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 232 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 65. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 232 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 179

February

AED 165

March

AED 138

April

AED 121

May

AED 87

June

AED 72

July

AED 97

August

AED 83

September

AED 72

October

AED 65

November

AED 116

December

AED 232

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

Alamo has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 61.

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 July 2025.

Avis

5.1
Fair
111 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
30 reviews61 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Alamo

7.9
Good
71 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.3

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
89 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

4.5

National

8.8
Very Good
19 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.2

Thrifty

7.6
Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

6.9

Sunnycars

58 locations

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 July 2025.
  • 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 3 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 34+).

Electric

Electric

AED 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 93+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 34+

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