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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$34.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$34.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Suzuki Ignis
or similar Mini SUV
Manual
4
A/C
5
$34.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$34.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$34.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$34.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$34.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$35.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Hyundai Accent
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$35.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Suzuki Jimny
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$38.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
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Suzuki Vitara
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$39.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$43.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Ford Bronco
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$51.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$97.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
In Jw Marriott Hotel, Hacienda Pinilla
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Tamarindo
- Top 6 cities near Tamarindo
- Top 5 locations near Tamarindo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Tamarindo and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Tamarindo
- Car rental statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Tamarindo 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
$38 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon
Rating
9.5 / 10
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 - 137 offers from $15.11 per day
Top 6 cities near Tamarindo
- Playa Flamingofrom $48.32 per day15.9 km / 9.88 miles away
- Liberiafrom $8.27 per day48.1 km / 29.89 miles away
- Herediafrom $23.50 per day191.4 km / 118.93 miles away
- San Josefrom $8.72 per day192.7 km / 119.74 miles away
- Queposfrom $23.54 per day207.9 km / 129.18 miles away
- Guapilesfrom $17.08 per day224.6 km / 139.56 miles away
Top 5 locations near Tamarindo
- Liberia Airportfrom $8.27 per day45.6 km / 28.33 miles away
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)from $8.72 per day181.7 km / 112.9 miles away
- San Jose (Downtown)from $15.52 per day192.7 km / 119.74 miles away
- San Jose San Pedrofrom $23.45 per day196.3 km / 121.98 miles away
- Quepos La Managua Airportfrom $25.14 per day210.1 km / 130.55 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Tamarindo (Downtown)
11 rental locations
B
Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel
3 rental locations
When to book in Tamarindo and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $24 | A good deal $29 | Cheapest supplier AmiGO Rent a Car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Tamarindo
$95
$48
$0
$75
in January
Jan
$74
in February
Feb
$68
in March
Mar
$58
in April
Apr
$30
in May
May
$34
in June
Jun
$21
in July
Jul
$23
in August
Aug
$18
in September
Sep
$16
in October
Oct
$34
in November
Nov
$86
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tamarindo is October (when prices average $16.38 per day). This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $86.40).
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 Tamarindo?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tamarindo is February, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Tamarindo by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
1.5 times in January
Jan
2.6 times in February
Feb
1.3 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.1 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.2 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
1.7 times in December
Dec
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 16 days, and in May, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Tamarindo
18
9
0
7 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
10 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
16 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | AmiGO Rent a Car, SIXT, Alamo, Avis, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, large cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | AmiGO Rent a Car |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi ASX 4WD | 4 | SUV |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Geely GX3 | 4 | Small car |
| Keddy | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Nissan Kicks | 5 | SUV |
| EasyCar | Hyundai Verna | 4 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| EasyCar | Hyundai Creta | 4 | SUV |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Raize | 4 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Tamarindo
9.5
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Patrol
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Jan 25, 2025
Lori-Lynn R.
Suzuki Vitara
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.
Dec 30, 2023
Bryan F.
Nissan X-Trail
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
National (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$38
Lowest daily price
$17
Total cars available
170
Top 12 suppliers in Tamarindo in 2026
National
3 locations
8.8
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$53–$435
per day
Most popular location
Diagonal To Tamarindo Diria, Tamarindo Beach
Adobe Rent a Car
1 location
8.8
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.5
$26–$70
per day
Most popular location
Cc Paseo Del Mar, Local #6, Route 180, Huacas - Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste 50308
EasyCar
1 location
8.8
Very Good
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$23–$63
per day
Most popular location
Cc Paseo Del Mar, Local #6, Route 180, Huacas - Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste 50308
Enterprise
3 locations
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
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
$48–$157
per day
Most popular location
Tamarindo Downtown, Diagonal To Tamarindo Diria
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
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
$25–$461
per day
Most popular location
Calle Central, Tamarindo Diria Hotel & Resort
Alamo
3 locations
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
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
8.8
$44–$386
per day
Most popular location
Diagonal To Tamarindo Diria, Tamarindo Beach
AmiGO Rent a Car
1 location
8.3
Good
8 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.2
$17–$56
per day
Most popular location
50309, Plaza Esmeralda, Commercial Center, Tamarindo
FOX
1 location
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
Most popular location
Alado Del Hotel Best Western Vista Villas
Budget
1 location
7.7
Average
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.4
$52–$128
per day
Most popular location
155 Route
Europcar
1 location
7.5
Average
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
$18–$50
per day
Most popular location
ALADO DEL HOTEL BEST WESTERN,
VISTA VILLAS,
50309 TAMARINDO
COSTA RICA
Keddy
1 location
7.4
Below Average
3 ratings
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
6.9
Most popular location
C. Sunrise Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Avis
1 location
7.4
Below Average
2 ratings
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.8
$47–$94
per day
Most popular location
Centro Comercial, Garden Pl., Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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