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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$30.85
per day
Rental office
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Kia Seltos
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$35.83
per day
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$40.21
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
$36.03
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$40.63
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
$42.68
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$69.89
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Ford Expedition
or similar Luxury SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$161.05
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 5 locations near Puntarenas (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Puntarenas (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Puntarenas (Downtown) 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
Top 5 locations near Puntarenas (Downtown)
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)from $8.94 per day68.4 km / 42.5 miles away
- San Jose (Downtown)from $11.33 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
- San Jose San Pedrofrom $23.35 per day82 km / 50.95 miles away
- Quepos La Managua Airportfrom $37.99 per day97.3 km / 60.46 miles away
- Liberia Airportfrom $8.23 per day103.7 km / 64.44 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Adobe Rent a Car
Hotel Fiesta Central Pacific, Route 23, Km 7, Barrio El Roble,
B
EasyCar
Hotel Fiesta Central Pacific, Route 23, Km 7, Barrio El Roble,
C
National
Hotel Puntarenas Downtown, Next To Tioga, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, 60101, Costa Rica
D
Alamo
Hotel Puntarenas Downtown, Next To Tioga, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, 60101, Costa Rica
E
Enterprise
Hotel Puntarenas Downtown, Next To Tioga, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, 60101, Costa Rica
When to book in Puntarenas (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Puntarenas (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Puntarenas (Downtown) 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 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 (Downtown)
$105
$52
$0
$54
in January
Jan
$67
in February
Feb
$95
in March
Mar
$64
in April
Apr
$21
in May
May
Jun
Jul
$58
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$65
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Puntarenas (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $21.47 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $95.42 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 in Puntarenas (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in Puntarenas (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Puntarenas (Downtown) 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
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Puntarenas (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 27 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Puntarenas (Downtown)
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
| 🔥 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 $21 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at $95. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Puntarenas (Downtown) is March, while the least popular month is January.
Puntarenas (Downtown) hosts: Adobe Rent a Car, EasyCar, National, Alamo, Enterprise. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Adobe Rent a Car (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.6 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$57
Lowest daily price
$31
Total cars available
54
Top 5 suppliers in Puntarenas (Downtown) in 2026
Adobe Rent a Car
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
Hotel Fiesta Central Pacific, Route 23, Km 7, Barrio El Roble,
+50626630661
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
EasyCar
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–$50
per day
Hotel Fiesta Central Pacific, Route 23, Km 7, Barrio El Roble,
+50626630661
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
National
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
Hotel Puntarenas Downtown, Next To Tioga, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, 60101, Costa Rica
+50640359908
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Alamo
8.6
Very Good
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
Hotel Puntarenas Downtown, Next To Tioga, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, 60101, Costa Rica
+50640359908
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Enterprise
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
Hotel Puntarenas Downtown, Next To Tioga, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, 60101, Costa Rica
+50640359908
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
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