Car rental in Costa Rica
Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rentals in Costa Rica
Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy, and more
Find Costa Rica car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change
Costa Rica car rental at a glance
| Most popular provider | Advantage - Rent A Car |
|---|---|
| Most popular car | Premium/Luxury, Pickup |
| Pick-up points | 32, San Jose is most popular |
| Cheapest price found | Q11 per day, Liberia |
| Cheapest month to rent | October |
| Best time to book | 1 week before |
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Cities in Costa Rica
Take a look at the different cities in Costa Rica you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less traveled.
Airports in Costa Rica
If you’re flying to Costa Rica, it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.
Find the best car rental deal in Costa Rica
Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Costa Rica
The cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is October, when the average cost per day is Q95. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is Q95. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is January.Explore Costa Rica
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Car rental in Costa Rica: FAQs
Getting the cheapest car rental in Costa Rica
Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats" and "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Costa Rica is Premium, Pickup .
Compare across companies
The most popular companies in Costa Rica are Advantage - Rent A Car, Sixt, and Costa Rent a Car. The cheapest company we've found is FlexWays. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are Q11 a day and Q3 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in Costa Rica you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Costa Rica. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Costa Rica is San Jose. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Liberia.
Rent a car long-term in Costa Rica
Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Costa Rica with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
