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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 115/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 204% 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 September, with an average daily rate of just AED 63. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 267 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 63. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 267 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 215

February

AED 267

March

AED 202

April

AED 105

May

AED 80

June

AED 90

July

AED 124

August

AED 84

September

AED 63

October

AED 67

November

AED 102

December

AED 252

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) and Full-size (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

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.0

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.6
Poor
62 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.3

National

8.7
Very Good
15 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.4

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

  • 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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