Costa Rica

Cheap Car Hire in Costa Rica from HK$40

San José, Costa Rica
14 Dec — 21 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
San José, Costa Rica
Thu 14-12
Noon
Thu 21-12
Noon

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Costa Rica and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 7 December 2023.

January

HK$359

February

HK$414

March

HK$351

April

HK$226

May

HK$78

June

HK$101

July

HK$156

August

HK$164

September

HK$124

October

HK$132

November

HK$187

December

HK$484

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Costa Rica

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Costa Rica to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 December 2023.

Small cars

HK$185 - HK$689

All Car Types

HK$185 - HK$501

To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of HK$209/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~HK$185/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$689/day). In fact, May is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a small car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 7 December 2023.

Sunnycars

50 locations

Alamo

41 locations

National

41 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

37 locations

ADOBE

32 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Budget

18 locations

Avis

17 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 7 December 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.1 rating), Alamo (8.0 rating) and Sixt (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.

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

With an average price of HK$456/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica, booking 174% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

At HK$705/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Liberia than any other city in Costa Rica. The cheapest price found in Costa Rica was for HK$620/day in Liberia.

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.

Small car rentals in Costa Rica

Find small car rental deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Costa Rica cost an average of HK$60 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 December 2023.

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