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Car Hire in Costa Rica

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Best deals found for Costa Rica car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Costa Rica
Ford Ka
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

€54/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Ford Ka
Renault Zoe
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

€55/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Renault Zoe
Vauxhall Mokka
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

€56/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Vauxhall Mokka
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

€58/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Chevrolet Spark
Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

€59/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Renault Captur
Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar SUV
Up to 2 passengers

€73/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Volkswagen T-Cross
Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers

€75/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers

€76/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Nissan Qashqai
Peugeot 5008
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers

€77/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Peugeot 5008

Car hire insight and trends in Costa Rica

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Costa Rica

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Costa Rica?

keddy by Europcar is the most affordable car hire agency in Costa Rica, with prices found for as low as €34 per day in some areas of the country. Comparatively, the average price to rent a car in Costa Rica is €64 per day.

What is the most popular car hire agency in Costa Rica?

The most popular car hire company in Costa Rica is Sixt. This agency currently has 1 review, with an average customer satisfaction score of 10.0 out of 10. 56% of momondo users recently selected Sixt as their rental car company of choice for their travels in Costa Rica.

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

If you plan on travelling to Costa Rica and hiring a car, then keep in mind that Alamo is the car hire agency with the most locations. You are likely to find one of their 58 country-wide locations either at your destination airport or somewhere in the city centre. Not sure what city you want to visit but know that you want to hire a car from Alamo? San José is the most popular city to visit in Costa Rica, with 5 Alamo car hire locations.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Costa Rica?

A Compact is the most popular type of car hire for those travelling to Costa Rica. According to our data, 59% of our users preferred a Compact over any other car type. This may be due to the activities they have planned and what the weather conditions are like in their destination city. When renting a Compact in Costa Rica, you can expect to pay €32 per day on average.

Costa Rica car hire deals found on momondo

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Small cars

€20 - €71

All Car Types

€21 - €92

The average price of a small car hire in Costa Rica is €40. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Costa Rica is in September. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just €20 per day. A small car rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Costa Rica. The average price of a car hire in Costa Rica can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Costa Rica small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Costa Rica is €50. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Costa Rica is in September. The price is 69% lower than the rest of the year at just €16 per day. A medium car rental is typically 2% more expensive than the average rental car in Costa Rica. The average price of a car hire in Costa Rica can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a large car hire in Costa Rica is €69. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Costa Rica is in September. The price is 49% lower than the rest of the year at just €36 per day. A large car rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Costa Rica. The average price of a car hire in Costa Rica can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in Costa Rica is €51. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Costa Rica is in October. The price is 62% lower than the rest of the year at just €20 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in Costa Rica. The average price of a car hire in Costa Rica can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Costa Rica SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

Ford Ka
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

€54/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Ford Ka
Renault Zoe
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

€55/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Renault Zoe
Fiat Panda
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

€58/day

9 Dec - 11 Dec
Fiat Panda

Costa Rica car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Costa Rica

Alamo

58 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

56 locations

National

56 locations

Sunnycars

51 locations

ADOBE

33 locations

easyCar

26 locations

Adobe Rent A Car

25 locations

Avis

22 locations

Car hire in Costa Rica

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Costa Rica so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What side of the road do people in Costa Rica drive on?

In Costa Rica, drivers are required to drive on the right at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.

How good are the roads in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica ranked 116 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, Costa Rica received a road quality score of 2.9. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in Costa Rica can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.

What is the drink driving limit in Costa Rica?

0.05% is the legal BAC limit in Costa Rica. Any higher and you will be considered driving under the influence and may receive monetary fines, licence restrictions, and other penalties. Costa Rica has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.

How much does petrol cost in Costa Rica?

The average price of petrol in Costa Rica is €1.27 per litre as of last week. If you aren’t set on hiring a car in Costa Rica, then consider Kuwait. Petrol prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at €0.32 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that petrol prices can be expensive at around €3.08 per litre.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Costa Rica?

Prices for cars in Costa Rica are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Costa Rica?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Costa Rica?

Among different countries, including Costa Rica, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Costa Rica?

To hire a car in Costa Rica, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Costa Rica?

You should book a car hire in Costa Rica using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Costa Rica?

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in Costa Rica, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Costa Rica with free cancellation?

Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in Costa Rica offering free cancellation on momondo.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Costa Rica on momondo?

Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for hire cars in Costa Rica on momondo.

Can I find a car hire in Costa Rica which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Costa Rica on momondo.

Can I search for car hire in Costa Rica with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, car hire deals in Costa Rica with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.


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