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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 18 June 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₹ 5,987

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,124
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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 ₹ 1,982/day – about 7,828% less than the yearly average.

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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 ₹ 1,133. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,814 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 ₹ 1,133. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 4,814 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,492

February

₹ 4,059

March

₹ 3,681

April

₹ 1,888

May

₹ 1,416

June

₹ 1,321

July

₹ 1,982

August

₹ 1,793

September

₹ 1,133

October

₹ 1,227

November

₹ 1,510

December

₹ 4,814

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 18 June 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
119 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

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•2 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
66 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.3

National

8.2
Very Good
17 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

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 18 June 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Costa Rica is Alamo. With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at ₹ 16,416/day about 60% more people book with Alamo than other companies in the country.

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

    At ₹ 3,147/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 (₹ 5,920/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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