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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$30.89
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Seltos
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$35.88
per day
Rental office
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$40.27
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai Tucson 4x4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.08
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$40.69
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.74
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$70.00
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Ford Expedition
or similar Luxury SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$161.29
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:24 on 22/10/26. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Puntarenas
- Top 7 cities near Puntarenas
- Top 5 locations near Puntarenas
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Puntarenas and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Puntarenas
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Puntarenas 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
$57 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.74 per liter or $6.59 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
One-way car rentals in Puntarenas
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Puntarenas and drop off in another city include:
- From Puntarenas to San Jose - 67 offers from $38.31 per day
Top 7 cities near Puntarenas
- Herediafrom $30.89 per day78.3 km / 48.65 miles away
- San Josefrom $8.95 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
- Queposfrom $30.79 per day95.6 km / 59.4 miles away
- Liberiafrom $8.25 per day102.2 km / 63.5 miles away
- Tamarindofrom $15.77 per day115.9 km / 72.02 miles away
- Playa Flamingofrom $40.27 per day115.9 km / 72.02 miles away
- Guapilesfrom $15.75 per day117.3 km / 72.89 miles away
Top 5 locations near Puntarenas
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)from $8.95 per day68.4 km / 42.5 miles away
- San Jose (Downtown)from $11.35 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
- San Jose San Pedrofrom $23.39 per day82 km / 50.95 miles away
- Quepos La Managua Airportfrom $38.05 per day97.3 km / 60.46 miles away
- Liberia Airportfrom $8.25 per day103.7 km / 64.44 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Puntarenas (Downtown)
5 rental locations
When to book in Puntarenas and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Puntarenas?
Car rental prices in Puntarenas 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 monthMay | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $28 | A good deal $36 | Cheapest supplier EasyCar | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Puntarenas
$105
$53
$0
$54
in January
Jan
$68
in February
Feb
$96
in March
Mar
$64
in April
Apr
$22
in May
May
Jun
Jul
$58
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$65
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Puntarenas is May (when prices average $21.50 per day). This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $95.56).
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 Puntarenas?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Puntarenas is March, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Puntarenas by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
1.9 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.9 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Puntarenas?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 27 days, and in April, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Puntarenas
30
15
0
3 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
2 days in April
Apr
27 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Adobe Rent a Car, EasyCar, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $31 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | EasyCar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Rent a Car | Kia Soluto | 4 | Medium car |
| EasyCar | Hyundai Creta | 4 | SUV |
| National | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | SUV |
| Adobe Rent a Car | Hyundai Creta | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during May, starting at $22 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at $96. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Puntarenas is March, while the least popular month is January.
Puntarenas hosts: Adobe Rent a Car, EasyCar, National, Alamo, Enterprise, SIXT. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: San Jose. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $38 for one-way rentals in Puntarenas
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Puntarenas
8.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
August
Happiest customers drive
Hyundai Creta
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Adobe Rent a Car (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$57
Lowest daily price
$31
Total cars available
94
Top 6 suppliers in Puntarenas in 2026
Adobe Rent a Car
1 location
8.9
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.5
$34–$56
per day
Most popular location
Hotel Fiesta Central Pacific, Route 23, Km 7, Barrio El Roble,
EasyCar
1 location
8.8
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$31–$51
per day
Most popular location
Hotel Fiesta Central Pacific, Route 23, Km 7, Barrio El Roble,
National
2 locations
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
Most popular location
Front The Courts Of Justice, In Golfito
Alamo
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.5
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
8.9
Most popular location
Front The Courts Of Justice, In Golfito
Enterprise
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$40–$161
per day
Most popular location
Front The Courts Of Justice, In Golfito
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
Most popular location
Marina Village, At Marina, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, 60701, Costa Rica
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