Cheap Car Rentals in Costa Rica from AED 18
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 1/3 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 18 February 2025.
January
AED 135
February
AED 183
March
AED 146
April
AED 66
May
AED 51
June
AED 58
July
AED 80
August
AED 69
September
AED 47
October
AED 55
November
AED 69
December
AED 209
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 18 February 2025.
Small cars | AED 89 - AED 327 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | AED 112 - AED 332 |
To rent a small car in Costa Rica, you would pay an average price of AED 88/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Costa Rica (~AED 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 327/day). In fact, July is about 1% 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 44% 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 AED 140/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Costa Rica (~AED 112/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 325/day). In fact, September is about 20% 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 10% 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 AED 154/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Costa Rica (~AED 112/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 340/day). In fact, September is about 28% 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 0% 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 18 February 2025.
Alamo
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National
Sunnycars
ADOBE
easyCar
Adobe Rent A Car
Economy 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 18 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 is the most popular car hire provider in Costa Rica?
The most popular car hire company at Costa Rica is Hertz. With prices on SUV starting at AED 184/day about 33% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.
What side of the road do you drive on in Costa Rica?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Costa Rica.