Car Hire in Costa Rica
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Hyundai i10
or comparable

£ 29.30
per day
City Centre
Mini
Chevrolet Beat
or comparable


£ 29.71
per day
Tamarindo Airport
Economy
Hyundai Accent
or comparable


£ 31.29
per day
Tamarindo Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris
or comparable


£ 31.34
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Tamarindo Airport
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or comparable


£ 31.34
/ per day
Tamarindo Airport
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 31.44
/ per day
Tamarindo Airport
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 31.44
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable

£ 31.81
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:10 on 2022-05-22.
Travel Information
Language
Spanish,
English
English
Currency
CRC
Dialing code
506
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
40 - 60 km/h
25 - 37 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Top 8 Most Popular Cities in Costa Rica
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Car Hire in San Jose starting at £ 29.71 per day
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Car Hire in Guapiles starting at £ 41.93 per day
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Car Hire in Alajuela starting at £ 31.99 per day
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Car Hire in Heredia starting at £ 37.81 per day
Top 12 Most Popular Destinations in Costa Rica
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Car Hire at San Jose Airport starting at £ 29.71 per day
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Car Hire in San Jose San Pedro starting at £ 34.48 per day
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Car Hire at San Jose-Hotel Ramada Herradura starting at £ 41.93 per day
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Car Hire in San Jose Belen starting at £ 41.93 per day
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Car Hire in San Jose La Uruca starting at £ 172.39 per day
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Car Hire at Tamarindo JW Marriott Hotel starting at £ 44.01 per day
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Car Hire America Free Zone starting at £ 34.48 per day
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Car Hire Playa Conchal/Westin Resort starting at £ 55.88 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Costa Rica?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Costa Rica fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Costa Rica
The cheapest month to hire a car in Costa Rica is September with prices starting at £ 17.75 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is April with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 40.68. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 28. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Costa Rica?
Hirers picking up a car in Costa Rica keep them for an average of 10 days during in August, while those picking up their cars in April keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in Costa Rica
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Costa Rica?
Though Costa Rica is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in November. in June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Costa Rica Compared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avis | Nissan Kicks | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
AmiGO Rent a Car | Chevrolet Beat | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
Avis | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Avis | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Flexways | Renault Duster | 4 | 5 | SUVs |
Avis | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Flexways | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Top 19 Hire Companies in Costa Rica in 2022

Adobe Rent a Car
+50625424848 / +50624422422 / +50624412219
1.4 Km al Este Alajuela 20109, Alajuela, Río Segundo

Alamo
+50622427907 / +50622427733
La Asunción De Belén, Calle Don Chico, Belen, 40703

EasyCar
+50625424848 / +50622394590
North Plaza Real Cariari, C. Domingueños 600, Heredia

National
+50622427911 / +50622427878
500 Meters East And 200 Meters South Of Hotel Costa Rica Marriott, San Jose

SIXT
+50640007496
Plaza Futura Guanacaste
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30; 22:30-23:59
Sat:08:00-19:30; 22:30-23:59
Sun:08:00-19:30; 22:30-23:59

Enterprise
25520127
100 MTS E FROM NORTHEASTERN
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

Keddy
+50608005425527
SOLARIUM PLAZA, 1KM SOUTH OF DANIEL
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00

Hertz
50626681179
1.5 Kms East Liberia Airport
Working hours
Mon:05:00-21:00
Tue:05:00-21:00
Wed:05:00-21:00
Thu:05:00-21:00
Fri:05:00-21:00
Sat:05:00-21:00
Sun:05:00-21:00

Europcar
+50650640023857
Plaza Futura 1,Frente Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber. Liberia, Guanacaste
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00

Payless Car Rental
+50626670808 / 18004973659
21, Guanacaste Province, Liberia
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00

Dollar
+50622571585
Paseo Colón Street 36-38, San Jose
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

Budget
+50624362007
Daniel Oduber Intl Airport
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:06:00-21:00
Sun:06:00-21:00

Routes Car & Truck Rentals
50687733000
500 meters East Casino Fiesta, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Working hours
Mon:06:30-19:30
Tue:06:30-19:30
Wed:06:30-19:30
Thu:06:30-19:30
Fri:06:30-19:30
Sat:06:30-19:30
Sun:06:30-19:30

GreenMotion
+50621053480 / +50640367440
Carretera 21, Next to the Daniel Oduber Airport, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 50101
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00

AmiGO Rent a Car
+50625233200
750-1007, 3Rd Street, 13Th Ave, Barrio Amon San Jose
Working hours
Mon:07:00-16:00
Tue:07:00-16:00
Wed:07:00-16:00
Thu:07:00-16:00
Fri:07:00-16:00
Sat:07:00-16:00
Sun:07:00-16:00

Ace Rent a car
+150621053460 / +150622227875 / +150640367420
Paseo Colon Between Street 30 and 32, San José
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

NUCarrentals
+50626651159
21 Guanacaste Province,Liberia
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00

Flexways
+5491152599877
Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber Quirós, Liberia

Avis
50625095969
Avenida Pastor Dias Y
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00