Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from RM 37
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Costa Rica with a pick-up date of 5/5 and drop-off date of 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Costa Rica?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Costa Rica and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 April 2025.
January
RM 163
February
RM 154
March
RM 128
April
RM 101
May
RM 66
June
RM 75
July
RM 92
August
RM 83
September
RM 61
October
RM 66
November
RM 83
December
RM 247
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Popular car types in Costa Rica
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Costa Rica and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Economy
RM 74+
Compact
RM 73+
Intermediate
RM 87+
SUV
RM 85+
Full-size SUV
RM 104+
Mini
RM 70+
Passenger van
RM 296+
Premium SUV
RM 259+
Compare available car types for rental in Costa Rica
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Costa Rica to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Small cars | RM 64 - RM 369 | |
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All Car Types | RM 69 - RM 367 |
To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of RM 107/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~RM 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 369/day). In fact, October is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a small car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To rent a medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of RM 84/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Costa Rica (~RM 77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 329/day). In fact, October is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a medium car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To rent a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of RM 124/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~RM 149/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 367/day). In fact, May is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Costa Rica, renting a SUV saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Costa Rica
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Costa Rica known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Costa Rica. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Costa Rica, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Costa Rica?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating), National (8.8 rating) and Sixt (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Costa Rica.
What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
Small car rentals in Costa Rica
Find small car rental deals in Costa Rica from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Costa Rica cost an average of RM 53 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Costa Rica. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Costa Rica. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Costa Rica. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 21+).
Electric
RM 21+
Hybrid
RM 63+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 22+