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Costa Rica car rentals in 2026

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Costa Rica?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Costa Rica, book about 51 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$188, which is about 667% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the most affordable car hire company right now is MEXRENTACAR , offering prices from just HK$4.17/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avanti, with rates starting at HK$4.18/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica?

Planning to hire a car in Costa Rica? September is the cheapest month, costing about HK$86 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$400. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$290

February

HK$337

March

HK$298

April

HK$157

May

HK$118

June

HK$118

July

HK$157

August

HK$133

September

HK$86

October

HK$86

November

HK$126

December

HK$400

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

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 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•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.2

NextCar

3.6
Poor
62 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.3

National

8.6
Very Good
15 reviews•63 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

2 locations
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Right Cars

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

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

    In Costa Rica, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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