Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from ₹ 1,214
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 16/5 and drop-off date of 23/5. 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.
Costa Rica car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Costa Rica. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
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Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | ₹ 8,356 |
Cheapest price per day | ₹ 1,214 |
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
₹ 3,173
February
₹ 3,001
March
₹ 2,487
April
₹ 1,972
May
₹ 1,286
June
₹ 1,458
July
₹ 1,801
August
₹ 1,629
September
₹ 1,200
October
₹ 1,286
November
₹ 1,629
December
₹ 4,802
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.
There are, in total, 621 car hire locations in Costa Rica that are operated by 57 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,382/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Costa Rica hire providers:
Economy
₹ 1,644+
Compact
₹ 1,520+
Intermediate
₹ 2,611+
SUV
₹ 1,934+
Full-size SUV
₹ 2,104+
Mini
₹ 1,382+
Passenger van
₹ 5,870+
Compact SUV
₹ 1,718+
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 | ₹ 1,772 - ₹ 7,198 | |
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All Car Types | ₹ 3,665 - ₹ 10,621 |
To hire a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₹ 2,719/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Costa Rica (~₹ 1,772/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 7,198/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a small car saves you 55% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,656/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Costa Rica (~₹ 2,418/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 10,336/day). In fact, November is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a medium car saves you 23% 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 hire a large car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,815/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Costa Rica (~₹ 4,282/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 14,862/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a large car is 24% more expensive. 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 hire a SUV in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,327/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Costa Rica (~₹ 2,536/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 10,167/day). In fact, August is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Costa Rica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Costa Rica, hiring a SUV saves you 12% 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. Here are the best Costa Rica SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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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Best Costa Rica car rental deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Costa Rica. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Costa Rica with an average daily rate of ₹ 1,938. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
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 is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?
The most popular car hire company at Costa Rica is Alamo. With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at ₹ 9,394/day about 119% more people book with Alamo than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?
At ₹ 4,180/day, the cheapest car rental price in Costa Rica was found in San José. On average, San José has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 7,315/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Costa Rica.
What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?
Cars in Costa Rica are to be driven 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 ₹ 1,433 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 (₹ 20+).
Electric
₹ 20+
Hybrid
₹ 63+
Petrol/Diesel
₹ 21+