Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from RM 36
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 3/3 and drop-off date of 8/3. 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 21 February 2025.
January
RM 163
February
RM 199
March
RM 177
April
RM 84
May
RM 62
June
RM 70
July
RM 97
August
RM 84
September
RM 57
October
RM 66
November
RM 84
December
RM 252
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.
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 21 February 2025.
Small cars | RM 64 - RM 370 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | RM 70 - RM 368 |
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 370/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 28% 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 79/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Costa Rica (~RM 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 270/day). In fact, October is about 3% 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 47% 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 368/day). In fact, May is about 19% 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 17% 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 21 February 2025.
Alamo
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National
Sunnycars
ADOBE
easyCar
Economy Rent a Car
Adobe Rent A Car
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 21 February 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 Dollar (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.