Car Rental in Papagayo
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Cheapest car rental rates
Hyundai Grand i10
or similar
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€34.09
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Yaris
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€36.45
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Suzuki Ignis
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
€39.19
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Nissan Sentra
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€35.22
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
€35.93
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€36.28
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Rush
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€36.53
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Renault Koleos
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€41.48
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:09 on 10/11/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 6 cities near Papagayo
- Top 5 locations near Papagayo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Papagayo and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Papagayo in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
€37 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%
Top 6 cities near Papagayo
- Liberiafrom €8.62 per day11.4 km / 7.08 miles away
- Tamarindofrom €8.62 per day39.2 km / 24.36 miles away
- San Josefrom €8.62 per day171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
- Herediafrom €20.48 per day180.5 km / 112.16 miles away
- Guapilesfrom €14.48 per day207.9 km / 129.18 miles away
- Queposfrom €15.56 per day210.3 km / 130.67 miles away
Top 5 locations near Papagayo
- Liberia Airportfrom €8.62 per day11.4 km / 7.08 miles away
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)from €8.62 per day171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
- San Jose (Downtown)from €13.88 per day182.8 km / 113.59 miles away
- San Jose San Pedrofrom €19.38 per day186.6 km / 115.95 miles away
- Quepos La Managua Airportfrom €19.60 per day210.3 km / 130.67 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Papagayo Secrets Costa Rica Resort & Spa
3 rental locations
When to book in Papagayo and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Papagayo?
Car rental prices in Papagayo vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal €36 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Papagayo
€53
€27
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
€48
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Papagayo is September (when prices average €48.43 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average €48.43).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Papagayo?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Papagayo is September, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Papagayo by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Papagayo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 2 days, and in September, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Papagayo
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Toyota Fortuner | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
€37
Lowest daily price
€34
Total cars available
207
Top 3 suppliers in Papagayo in 2025
National
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
€38 - €103
per day
Most popular location
At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf
Enterprise
1 location
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
€36 - €100
per day
Most popular location
At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf
Alamo
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
€34 - €93
per day
Most popular location
Papagayo, At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf, Papagayo, 50503
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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