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Costa Rica Car Rental Mini Guide

A popular tourist destination, renting a car in Costa Rica offers flexibility and independence that public transport or group tours simply cannot compete with. With so much on offer, this diverse country is best explored from behind the wheel of a rental car. Whether here for a week or a month, you'll never tire of the opportunities and adventures that lie ahead and a rental car in Costa Rica allows you to make the most of your time here.

Costa Rica is a haven for nature lovers as even though it is a relatively small country, it is home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity. It also boasts fantastic beaches with lots of activities to enjoy such as surfing, diving and snorkelling and for those less keen on the beach there are the endless tropical forests to explore.

If you're taking the family on a well deserved holiday, then don't be confined to the perimeters of your hotel resort or complex, hire a car and go on an adventure to see fully what Costa Rica has to offer. We have a great range of SUV and 4x4's to hire if you plan to go off road, with models available such as the Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Rav4. All of our hire cars in Costa Rica come with efficient air conditioning systems, which will keep you cool in the tropical heat.

Cheapest car hire in Costa Rica

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 28.07 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 196.53 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 28.07 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 196.53 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.38 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 226.69 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.38 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 226.69 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.07 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 280.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.07 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 280.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.07 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 280.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.07 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 280.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.07 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 280.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 248.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 248.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.72 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 285.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.72 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 285.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.46 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 318.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.46 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 318.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.46 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 318.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mystery Car Compact or Larger

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 48.68 EUR/day
Mystery Car Compact or Larger

7 Days rental at 340.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mystery Car Compact or Larger

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 48.68 EUR/day
Mystery Car Compact or Larger

7 Days rental at 340.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.72 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 285.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.72 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 285.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.72 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 285.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 44.26 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 309.85 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 44.26 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 309.85 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 44.26 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 309.85 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 44.26 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 309.85 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 44.26 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 309.85 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 47.26 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 330.87 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Suburban

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 79.27 EUR/day
Chevrolet Suburban

7 Days rental at 554.95 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Suburban

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 79.27 EUR/day
Chevrolet Suburban

7 Days rental at 554.95 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.97 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 594.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.97 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 594.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.97 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 594.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Suburban

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.14 EUR/day
Chevrolet Suburban

7 Days rental at 610.01 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.37 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 611.59 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Zinger

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 91.89 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Zinger

7 Days rental at 643.26 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Zinger

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 91.89 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Zinger

7 Days rental at 643.26 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 46.87 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 328.10 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 46.87 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 328.10 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.58 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 368.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.58 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 368.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.64 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 368.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.64 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 368.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.64 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 368.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 61.02 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 427.19 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 61.02 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 427.19 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Costa Rica

  • Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica is safe with some common sense and a little caution
  • Car crime can be a problem so take care not to leave valuables in the car or anything on display
  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Costa Rica, although many country roads are single track
  • Road signs are in Spanish, however shapes and colours follow international conventions
  • You’ll need a tourist stamp to drive in Costa Rica and must have your full license and passport in the car
 

Popular car hire destinations in Costa Rica

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Costa Rica

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    40-60kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    80-100kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    CRC  879.29/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    75mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    CRC

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    25

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Costa Rica

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Avis
11
6.8/10
202
€
€ 106.23
€ 170.39
€

Car rental agent statistics in Costa Rica

  • 6.9/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • 6.8/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • 202
    Total number of reviews in
    Costa Rica
  • 38
    Most Locations in Costa Rica:
    ALAMO
  • 16
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 16
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Costa Rica

ItemPercent
January€ 119
February€ 119
March€ 117
April€ 74
May€ 75
June€ 86
July€ 107
August€ 104
September€ 72
October€ 59
November€ 97
December€ 115
ItemPercent
January€ 85
February€ 88
March€ 89
April€ 58
May€ 53
June€ 68
July€ 87
August€ 62
September€ 45
October€ 38
November€ 57
December€ 58
ItemPercent
January€ 143
February€ 153
March€ 129
April€ 97
May€ 115
June€ 96
July€ 99
August€ 93
September€ 86
October€ 85
November€ 115
December€ 166
ItemPercent
January€ 135
February€ 139
March€ 126
April€ 92
May€ 89
June€ 99
July€ 119
August€ 130
September€ 88
October€ 80
November€ 127
December€ 145
ItemPercent
January€ 192
February€ 220
March€ 187
April€ 117
May€ 118
June€ 141
July€ 102
August€ 184
September€ 112
October€ 102
November€ 173
December€ 199
ItemPercent
January€ 58
February€ 69
March€ 88
April€ 57
May€ 61
June€ 42
July€ 64
August€ 46
September€ 55
October€ 46
November€ 38
December€ 50
ItemPercent
January€ 171
February€ 192
March€ 160
April€ 123
May€ 118
June€ 138
July€ 126
August€ 186
September€ 111
October€ 104
November€ 165
December€ 163
ItemPercent
January€ 111
February€ 105
March€ 113
April€ 72
May€ 72
June€ 72
July€ 102
August€ 99
September€ 69
October€ 61
November€ 86
December€ 97

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Fuel prices in Costa Rica

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 1.19

€ 1.28

May , 2022

€ 1.29

€ 1.36

Jun , 2022

€ 1.24

€ 1.31

Jul , 2022

€ 1.22

€ 1.42

Aug , 2022

€ 1.27

€ 1.48

Sep , 2022

€ 1.33

€ 1.46

Oct , 2022

€ 1.39

€ 1.36

Nov , 2022

€ 1.39

€ 1.37

Dec , 2022

€ 1.31

€ 1.26

Jan , 2023

€ 1.34

€ 1.30

Feb , 2023

€ 1.22

€ 1.19

Mar , 2023

€ 1.28

€ 1.25

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.28 1.25
Feb , 2023 1.22 1.19
Jan , 2023 1.34 1.30
Dec , 2022 1.31 1.26
Nov , 2022 1.39 1.37
Oct , 2022 1.39 1.36
Sep , 2022 1.33 1.46
Aug , 2022 1.27 1.48
Jul , 2022 1.22 1.42
Jun , 2022 1.24 1.31
May , 2022 1.29 1.36
Apr , 2022 1.19 1.28

Car rental price statistics in Costa Rica

  • € 196.49
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 323.08
    Highest daily price:
    BMW X5
  • 2,367
    Total cars available
     
  • 364
    Most popular model:
    Suzuki Jimny
  • 148
    Location with most cars:
    San Jose - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport
  • € 28.1 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    MEX - Liberia - D. Oduber Quiros Intl. Airport
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Car Hire Liberia Airport
Liberia Airport
€15.3
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €15.3 per day
Compact 4 5 3 from €22.1 per day
Economy 5 5 3 from €18.3 per day
Car Hire San Jose Airport
San Jose Airport
€15.3
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €15.3 per day
Compact 4 5 3 from €22.1 per day
Economy 5 5 3 from €18.3 per day