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Hyundai Creta
or similar Economy Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.45
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Standard Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.39
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
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4x4
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$26.39
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Santa Teresa De Cóbano. Frente Al Hotel Nantipa
Drop-off information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Santa Teresa De Cóbano. Frente Al Hotel Nantipa.
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Hyundai Creta
or similar Economy Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$33.02
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111
Drop-off information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Pay part now
4x4
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.39
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
Drop-off information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Standard Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.82
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111
Drop-off information
Santa Teresa Downtown
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:40 on 02/06/26. 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 cities near Santa Teresa
- Top 20 locations near Santa Teresa
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Teresa and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Santa Teresa 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
9 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
$1.66 per liter or $6.28 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.87 per liter or $7.08 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Santa Teresa
- Mal Paisfrom $23.17 per day1.5 km / 0.93 miles away
- Cobanofrom $21.26 per day9.3 km / 5.78 miles away
- Samarafrom $25.95 per day48.7 km / 30.26 miles away
- Puntarenasfrom $24.76 per day52.1 km / 32.37 miles away
- Jacofrom $26.21 per day58.3 km / 36.23 miles away
- Nosarafrom $29.53 per day65 km / 40.39 miles away
- Tamarindofrom $11.69 per day104.8 km / 65.12 miles away
- La Fortunafrom $11.55 per day108.3 km / 67.29 miles away
- Brasilitofrom $11.55 per day110.1 km / 68.41 miles away
- Quesadafrom $19.65 per day110.7 km / 68.79 miles away
- Alajuelafrom $12.50 per day111.8 km / 69.47 miles away
- Playa Flamingofrom $27.77 per day111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
- Queposfrom $19.65 per day112.1 km / 69.66 miles away
- Liberiafrom $11.55 per day114 km / 70.84 miles away
- San Josefrom $11.67 per day119.6 km / 74.32 miles away
- Herediafrom $24.76 per day121 km / 75.19 miles away
- Papagayofrom $31.77 per day124 km / 77.05 miles away
- Curridabatfrom $11.55 per day126.8 km / 78.79 miles away
- Dominicalfrom $26.90 per day148.5 km / 92.27 miles away
- Guanacastefrom $30.91 per day153.1 km / 95.13 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Teresa
- Mal Pais Carmen Beachfrom $23.17 per day1.4 km / 0.87 miles away
- Mal Pais (Downtown)from $28.35 per day1.5 km / 0.93 miles away
- Cobano Airportfrom $21.26 per day9.3 km / 5.78 miles away
- Cobano Airport Areafrom $27.37 per day9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
- Hotel Samara Beachfrom $25.95 per day48.5 km / 30.14 miles away
- Puntarenas (Downtown)from $24.76 per day52.1 km / 32.37 miles away
- Jaco (Downtown)from $26.21 per day58.3 km / 36.23 miles away
- Nosara (Downtown)from $29.53 per day65 km / 40.39 miles away
- Nosara Airportfrom $30.71 per day65.8 km / 40.89 miles away
- Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotelfrom $31.48 per day101.1 km / 62.82 miles away
- Tamarindo (Downtown)from $11.69 per day104.8 km / 65.12 miles away
- La Fortuna Royal Corin Hotelfrom $11.55 per day107.9 km / 67.05 miles away
- La Fortuna (Downtown)from $31.73 per day108.3 km / 67.29 miles away
- Playa Conchal/Westin Resortfrom $11.55 per day109.9 km / 68.29 miles away
- Quesada (Downtown)from $19.65 per day110.7 km / 68.79 miles away
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)from $11.67 per day111.5 km / 69.28 miles away
- Alajuela (Downtown)from $12.50 per day111.8 km / 69.47 miles away
- Playa Flamingo (Downtown)from $27.77 per day111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
- Quepos (Downtown)from $19.65 per day112.1 km / 69.66 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Teresa (Downtown)
4 rental locations
When to book in Santa Teresa and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Teresa?
Car rental prices in Santa Teresa 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $45 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Teresa
$125
$63
$0
$58
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
$41
in April
Apr
May
$48
in June
Jun
$27
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$18
in November
Nov
$114
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Teresa is November (when prices average $18.33 per day). This is 72% cheaper than the yearly average and 84% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $113.77).
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 Santa Teresa?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Teresa is January, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Santa Teresa by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Santa Teresa?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Teresa
13
7
0
12 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
May
5 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Europcar, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Nissan Versa | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Nissan Kicks | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Chevrolet Aveo | 5 | Large car |
| Keddy | Hyundai Tucson | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Nissan Frontier | 4 | Large car |
| Keddy | Chevrolet Aveo | 5 | Large car |
| Avis | Mitsubishi Montero | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
FOX (rated 7.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$57
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
23
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Teresa in 2026
FOX
1 location
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
$30
per day
Most popular location
Santa Teresa De Cobano Frente Al Hotel Nantipa
Europcar
1 location
7.5
Good
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
6.8
$38–$74
per day
Most popular location
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111
Avis
1 location
7.4
Average
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.7
$47–$98
per day
Most popular location
Loc In Wave Boutique Mall
Keddy
1 location
7.4
Average
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.0
$46–$70
per day
Most popular location
Frente al Hotel Nantipa, Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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