Car Hire in Costa Rica

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Toyota Yaris

Nissan Almera

Toyota Raize

Suzuki Jimny

Toyota Agya

Nissan Versa

Chevrolet Beat

Suzuki Celerio

Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Grand i10

Hyundai Accent

Suzuki Jimny

Mitsubishi ASX

Suzuki Jimny 4door

SsangYong Korando

Hyundai i30


Suzuki Vitara

Hyundai Accent Sedan (i25)

Hyundai Tucson

SsangYong Korando

Toyota RAV4

Suzuki Vitara

Hyundai Grand i10

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan X-Trail

Toyota Yaris

Kia Rio

Chevrolet Spark

Chevrolet Beat

Mitsubishi ASX

Suzuki Swift

Hyundai Atos

Suzuki Jimny

Suzuki Jimny


Chevrolet Spark

Suzuki Celerio

Chevrolet Groove

Suzuki Jimny

Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Elantra

Mitsubishi ASX


Mitsubishi ASX

Nissan Kicks

Hyundai Tucson

Suzuki Jimny

Hyundai Grand i10

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Corolla

Nissan Sentra

Geely GX3

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
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- Travel information
- Car hire prices in Costa Rica
- The most popular city in Costa Rica
- Top Most Popular Location in Costa Rica
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Costa Rica and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 8 Nov 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Costa Rica
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 35 suppliers in Costa Rica in 2026
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Travel information
The most popular city in Costa Rica
Top Most Popular Location in Costa Rica
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Costa Rica and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Costa Rica the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Costa Rica fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price £30 | A good deal £14 | Cheapest supplier AmiGO Rent a Car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
£38
in January
£43
in February
£42
in March
£25
in April
£17
in May
£19
in June
£26
in July
£22
in August
£17
in September
£16
in October
£20
in November
£50
in December
The best month to hire a car in Costa Rica is October — when the average price for a hire is £15.84 per day. This is 47% less than the yearly average and 68% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £50.15 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Costa Rica?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Costa Rica, December is the most popular, while September is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1.8 times in January
1.8 times in February
1.4 times in March
Same as average in April
0.6 times in May
0.6 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.4 times in August
0.3 times in September
0.3 times in October
1.3 times in November
2 times in December
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Costa Rica?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in January — an average of 15 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 12 days.
15 days in January
12 days in February
12 days in March
12 days in April
12 days in May
14 days in June
14 days in July
12 days in August
12 days in September
13 days in October
15 days in November
13 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 89 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 12 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avanti Rent a Car, SIXT, Jumbo Car, Flexways, EC Rent a Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | AmiGO Rent a Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Rent a Car | Suzuki Jimny 4door | 5 | SUV |
| Jumbo Car | Suzuki Jimny | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Geely GX3 | 4 | Small car |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | Small car |
| EC Rent a Car | Suzuki Jimny | 3 | SUV |
| GreenMotion | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | SUV |
| Avanti Rent a Car | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | SUV |
| Avanti Rent a Car | Suzuki Jimny 4door | 5 | SUV |
| Dollar | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Avanti Rent a Car | Suzuki Jimny | 2 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 8 Nov 2026)
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