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Nissan March
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
€33.86
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
€38.68
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Playa Matapalo, Carrillo
Drop-off information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Playa Matapalo, Carrillo
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€59.85
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Playa Matapalo, Carrillo
Drop-off information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Playa Matapalo, Carrillo
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Mini SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€49.57
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Nissan Tiida
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€36.88
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€52.60
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Guanacaste Matapalo
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:49 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Guanacaste Matapalo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Guanacaste Matapalo and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier at Guanacaste Matapalo in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
€50 per day
Average car rental length
2 days
Speed limit within town
25–50 km/h
or
16–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.34 per liter or €5.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.24 per liter or €4.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.39 per liter or €5.26 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Guanacaste Matapalo
- Guanacaste Las Catalinasfrom €82.02 per day6.5 km / 4.04 miles away
- Playa Flamingo (Downtown)from €51.65 per day11.3 km / 7.02 miles away
- Papagayo Secrets Costa Rica Resort & Spafrom €82.02 per day13.8 km / 8.57 miles away
- Playa Conchal/Westin Resortfrom €28.17 per day15.8 km / 9.82 miles away
- Liberia Airportfrom €30.18 per day23.8 km / 14.79 miles away
- Liberia Airport Areafrom €69.95 per day24.9 km / 15.47 miles away
- Liberia (Downtown)from €82.52 per day26.6 km / 16.53 miles away
- Tamarindo (Downtown)from €28.35 per day27.2 km / 16.9 miles away
- Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotelfrom €81.92 per day33.3 km / 20.69 miles away
- Nosara Airportfrom €81.77 per day62.3 km / 38.71 miles away
- Nosara (Downtown)from €82.20 per day65.8 km / 40.89 miles away
- Hotel Samara Beachfrom €82.19 per day76.4 km / 47.47 miles away
- Penas Blancas (Downtown)from €82.12 per day77.9 km / 48.4 miles away
- Cobano Airportfrom €81.77 per day117.9 km / 73.26 miles away
- Puntarenas (Downtown)from €28.72 per day118.1 km / 73.38 miles away
- Santa Teresa Downtownfrom €41.04 per day118.8 km / 73.82 miles away
- Mal Pais Carmen Beachfrom €36.33 per day120.1 km / 74.63 miles away
- Mal Pais (Downtown)from €82.42 per day120.2 km / 74.69 miles away
- La Fortuna (Downtown)from €35.52 per day121.1 km / 75.25 miles away
- Quesada (Downtown)from €26.86 per day146.5 km / 91.03 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
When to book at Guanacaste Matapalo and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Guanacaste Matapalo?
The cost of renting a car at Guanacaste Matapalo varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal €37 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Guanacaste Matapalo
€43
€21
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
€39
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Guanacaste Matapalo is April — when rental costs average €38.98 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average €38.98 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Guanacaste Matapalo?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Guanacaste Matapalo, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches at Guanacaste Matapalo by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Guanacaste Matapalo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 2 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Guanacaste Matapalo
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
2 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €35 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Nissan Patrol | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
€50
Lowest daily price
€35
Total cars available
30
Top supplier at Guanacaste Matapalo in 2026
Avis
7.5
Good
Value for money
5.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.8
€35–€87
per day
Hotel Riu Palace, Guanacaste Guancaste, 50503, Costa Rica
+50626812300
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Mon
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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