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
Alamo
National
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ADOBE
easyCar
Budget
Avis
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.