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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 110/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 193% 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 66. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 270 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 66. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 270 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 216

February

AED 270

March

AED 205

April

AED 111

May

AED 92

June

AED 78

July

AED 116

August

AED 95

September

AED 68

October

AED 66

November

AED 108

December

AED 231

What car do most people hire in Costa Rica?

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

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 14 April 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
116 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

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
57 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
33 reviews•62 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Budget

5.7
Fair
57 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Economy Rent a Car

4.9
Mediocre
80 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.7

National

8.4
Very Good
18 reviews•60 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.3

easyCar

26 locations
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Street Rent a Car

12 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 14 April 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 101/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Costa Rica was found in San José for just AED 77/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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