Car Rental in Tamarindo
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:36 AM on 5/15/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
$46 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.43 per liter or $5.39 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.77 per liter or $6.71 per gallon
One-way car rentals in Tamarindo
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Tamarindo and drop off in another city include:
- From Tamarindo to San Jose - 68 offers from $64.93 per day
Top 5 cities near Tamarindo
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45.6 km / 28.3 miles away
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181.7 km / 112.9 miles away
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191.4 km / 118.9 miles away
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207.9 km / 129.2 miles away
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224.6 km / 139.6 miles away
Top 5 locations near Tamarindo
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45.6 km / 28.3 miles away
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181.7 km / 112.9 miles away
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192.7 km / 119.7 miles away
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196.3 km / 122 miles away
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210.1 km / 130.6 miles away
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tamarindo?
Car rental prices in Tamarindo vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Tamarindo
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tamarindo is June (when prices average $15.09 per day). This is 68% cheaper than the yearly average and 86% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $108.60).
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.
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 usual rental length in Tamarindo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 73 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Tamarindo
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tamarindo?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tamarindo is August, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Tamarindo by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | AmiGO Rent a Car, Alamo, EasyCar, Economy rent a car, Avis |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | AmiGO Rent a Car |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Chevrolet Beat | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| EasyCar | Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Economy rent a car | Hyundai H-1 | 4 | 3 | Vans |
| Alamo | Ford EcoSport | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Economy rent a car | Hyundai H-1 | 4 | 3 | Vans |
| Alamo | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
LR
Canada
Suzuki Vitara
1/25/25
We found a turtle sanctuary Near Samara.
Punta Islita was beautiful!
Found a water fall La Roca as well! Beautiful people and a beautiful spot to stop for a break.
BF
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
12/30/23
Trip was great but travelling in Costa Rica is stressful if you’re not used to it - especially San Jose. The normally happy, friendly residents turn into demons behind the wheel.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Adobe Rent a Car
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$45.56
Lowest daily price
$17.36
Total cars available
333
Top 11 suppliers in Tamarindo in 2025
Adobe Rent a Car
1 location
$34 - $182
EasyCar
1 location
$34 - $162
National
3 locations
$20 - $131
Enterprise
3 locations
$18 - $137
SIXT
1 location
$18 - $214
Alamo
2 locations
$19 - $99
AmiGO Rent a Car
1 location
$17 - $105
FOX
1 location
$17 - $105
Keddy
1 location
$20 - $45
Avis
1 location
$42 - $104
Europcar
1 location
$42 - $104
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
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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