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Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₹ 1,748

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 5/7 and drop-off date of 12/7. 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 2025

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 30 June 2025.

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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 30 June 2025.

There are, in total, 629 car hire locations in Costa Rica that are operated by 58 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,748/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Costa Rica hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,748+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,819+

SUV

SUV

₹ 1,889+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 2,345+

Mini

Mini

₹ 1,824+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 5,174+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 1,889+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,973+

Compare car rental deals in Costa Rica by type

Here are the best Costa Rica small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Costa Rica SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift₹ 1,748/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Ford Ka₹ 1,774/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Suzuki Swift Dzire₹ 1,819/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire

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 ₹ 2,410. Data was last updated on 30 June 2025.
Suzuki Swift₹ 1,748/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Ford Ka₹ 1,774/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Suzuki Swift Dzire₹ 1,819/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire

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 ₹ 1,537/day – about 6,110% 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 ₹ 1,196. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,698 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 ₹ 1,196. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,698 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,160

February

₹ 2,904

March

₹ 2,392

April

₹ 2,050

May

₹ 1,452

June

₹ 1,281

July

₹ 1,708

August

₹ 1,623

September

₹ 1,196

October

₹ 1,281

November

₹ 1,623

December

₹ 4,698

What car do most people rent in Costa Rica?

Full-size cars (Toyota HiAce, for example) are the most popular in Costa Rica. Economy (Suzuki Swift) and Passenger van (Toyota HiAce) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Costa Rica.

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 60.

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 30 June 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 reviews60 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 reviews59 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 30 June 2025.
  • 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 30 June 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 (₹ 33+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 81+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 46+

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