Car hire in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica car hire at a glance

Most popular providerMEX
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Costa Rica could cost, we've pulled prices from Alajuela.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Costa Rica

The cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is May, when the average cost per day is Rp 652.926. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is Rp 700.647. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is February.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Costa Rica could cost, we've pulled prices from Alajuela.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Costa Rica

Here are some tips to help you bag 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', '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 Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Costa Rica is MEX. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with MEX.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rp 534.720 a day and Rp 1.428.449 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Costa Rica you're going to visit? There’s 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 Alajuela.

Hire a car long term in Costa Rica

Looking to hire 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 hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Costa Rica with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Costa Rica: FAQs

To rent a car with most companies in Costa Rica you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Costa Rica is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for Rp 1.708.934 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Costa Rica depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Costa Rica, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Costa Rica. First, you need to decide where in Costa Rica you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Costa Rica. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Costa Rica you want to visit. The most popular place to go is San Jose. On average, it costs Rp 2.503.679 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rp 670.098 per day.