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How far in advance should I hire a car in Costa Rica?

To get the best deal on car hire in Costa Rica, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿979, which is about 2,535% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica?

Planning to hire a car in Costa Rica? September is the cheapest month, costing about ฿595 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,347. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,906

February

฿2,347

March

฿1,817

April

฿917

May

฿743

June

฿730

July

฿1,001

August

฿835

September

฿595

October

฿605

November

฿885

December

฿2,096

Which car hire company has the most locations in Costa Rica?

Avis has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. L&M Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Costa Rica at 5.

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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 22 May 2026.

Avis

5.4
Fair
117 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.0

U-Save

4.3
Mediocre
33 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.1

NextCar

3.5
Poor
68 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.3

National

8.3
Very Good
17 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.2

L&M Car Rental

5 locations
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TOOSLA

2 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Right Cars

2 locations
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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 22 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Costa Rica?

    At ฿584/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 (฿665/day), which is 0% below average price for cities 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.

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