Car Hire in Papagayo
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
US$39.49
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
US$42.22
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Suzuki Ignis
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
US$45.39
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Nissan Sentra
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
US$40.80
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
US$41.62
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
US$42.02
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Rush
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
US$42.31
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Renault Koleos
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
US$48.05
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:07 on 23/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top city near Papagayo
- Top location near Papagayo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Papagayo and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Papagayo in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+506
Average car hire price
US$43 per day
Average car hire length
2 days
Speed limit within city centre
25–50 km/h
or
16–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Top city near Papagayo
- San Josestarting at US$9.98 per day171.4 km / 106.5 miles
Top location near Papagayo
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (San José Airport)starting at US$9.98 per day171.4 km / 106.5 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Papagayo Secrets Costa Rica Resort & Spa
3 rental locations
When to book in Papagayo and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Papagayo the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Papagayo fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal US$42 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Papagayo
US$62
US$31
US$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
US$56
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Papagayo is September (when the average price is US$56.10 per day). This is 0% less than the yearly average and 0% less than hiring in September (when the average price is US$56.10).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Papagayo?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Papagayo is September, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Papagayo by Monthly Searches
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Papagayo?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in September, the average hirer keeps their car for 2 days, and in September, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Papagayo
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$39 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Toyota Fortuner | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
US$43
Lowest daily price
US$39
Total cars available
207
Top 3 suppliers in Papagayo in 2025
National
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
US$44–US$119
per day
Most popular location
At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf
Enterprise
1 location
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
US$42–US$115
per day
Most popular location
At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf
Alamo
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
US$39–US$108
per day
Most popular location
Papagayo, At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf, Papagayo, 50503
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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