Costa Rica

Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₹ 1,927

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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₹ 5,823

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,927

Popular car types in Costa Rica

There are, in total, 711 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: ₹ 1,927/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Costa Rica hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,789+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,811+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,657+

SUV

SUV

₹ 3,348+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,803+

Mini

Mini

₹ 2,234+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,927+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,029+

Best car rental deals found in Costa Rica

Ford EcoSport₹ 1,927/day
Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport₹ 2,029/day
Ford EcoSport
Renault Duster₹ 2,029/day
Renault Duster

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 31 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 2,204/day – about 8,863% less than the yearly average.

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 ₹ 1,054. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,886 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 ₹ 1,054. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,886 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,545

February

₹ 4,120

March

₹ 3,641

April

₹ 1,916

May

₹ 1,437

June

₹ 1,437

July

₹ 1,916

August

₹ 1,629

September

₹ 1,054

October

₹ 1,150

November

₹ 1,533

December

₹ 4,886

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.

Top rental agencies in Costa Rica

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.0

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.2

NextCar

3.6
Poor
62 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.3

National

8.6
Very Good
15 reviews62 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

L&M Car Rental

5 locations

TOOSLA

2 locations

America Car Rental

2 locations

Right Cars

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?

    The most popular car hire company at Costa Rica is JUMBO CAR . With prices on COMPACT starting at ₹ 595/day about 50% more people book with JUMBO CAR than other companies in the country.

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

    At ₹ 2,954/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 (₹ 5,250/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.

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