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Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₹ 971

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 2/10 and drop-off date of 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 August 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₹ 6,422

Cheapest price per day

₹ 971
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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 6 August 2026.
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There are, in total, 708 car hire locations in Costa Rica that are operated by 67 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 971/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Costa Rica hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,007+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,473+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 1,149+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,314+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 2,072+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 971+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,536+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,785+

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Best car rental deals found in Costa Rica

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of ₹ 1,908. Data was last updated on 6 August 2026.
Mahindra Scorpio₹ 971/day
Mahindra Scorpio
Found 08/04/26
Hyundai i10₹ 1,007/day
Hyundai i10
Found 08/04/26
Toyota RAV4₹ 1,149/day
Toyota RAV4
Found 08/04/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Costa Rica, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 2,092/day – about 8,264% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

Payless is currently the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica with deals as low as ₹ 7/day found in the past two weeks. Econorent is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 7/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 ₹ 1,141. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,944 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 ₹ 1,141. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,944 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,518

February

₹ 4,088

March

₹ 3,613

April

₹ 1,901

May

₹ 1,426

June

₹ 1,426

July

₹ 1,996

August

₹ 1,711

September

₹ 1,141

October

₹ 1,236

November

₹ 1,521

December

₹ 4,944

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 6 August 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

5.6

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

3.5
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

8.4
Very Good
16 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.1

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 6 August 2026.

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

    At ₹ 3,421/day, the cheapest car rental price in Costa Rica was found in San José. On average, San José has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 6,438/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Costa Rica.

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

    Cars in Costa Rica are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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 6 August 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 (₹ 16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 75+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 16+

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