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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. Driving in Costa Rica is an adventure in itself, offering a unique opportunity to explore the country's incredible biodiversity and stunning landscapes at your own pace. While the road system has improved in recent years, especially in tourist areas, it's essential to be prepared for varying road conditions. In urban areas like San Jose, traffic can be congested, and drivers might display aggressive tendencies. Outside of cities, roads can range from well-paved highways to narrow, winding mountain routes. Be cautious of potholes and watch for wildlife, as Costa Rica is teeming with diverse fauna. Keep in mind that GPS can be unreliable in remote areas, so a good old-fashioned paper map is often a valuable companion.

Costa Rica's natural beauty is its primary allure. From pristine beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts to lush rainforests, volcanoes, and cloud forests, there's no shortage of wonders to explore. Don't miss the Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, or the stunning beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula. For wildlife enthusiasts, Costa Rica is a paradise with abundant opportunities for bird-watching, animal spotting, and eco-tourism adventures. The country's commitment to conservation and eco-friendly practices make it an excellent destination for those who want to experience nature in its purest form.
 

Cheapest car hire in Costa Rica

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.10 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 161.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.10 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 161.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.10 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 161.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.10 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 161.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Beat

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.10 EUR/day
Chevrolet Beat

7 Days rental at 161.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.61 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 193.27 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.61 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 193.27 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.61 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 193.27 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.22 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 260.60 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.51 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 206.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.51 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 206.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.51 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 206.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Ciaz

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.73 EUR/day
Suzuki Ciaz

7 Days rental at 229.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Ciaz

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.73 EUR/day
Suzuki Ciaz

7 Days rental at 229.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Ciaz

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.73 EUR/day
Suzuki Ciaz

7 Days rental at 229.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Ciaz

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.73 EUR/day
Suzuki Ciaz

7 Days rental at 229.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Ciaz

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.73 EUR/day
Suzuki Ciaz

7 Days rental at 229.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Almera

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.35 EUR/day
Nissan Almera

7 Days rental at 233.50 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.62 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 165.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.05 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 413.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.05 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 413.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.05 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 413.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 60.90 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 426.32 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.52 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 612.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.52 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 612.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.52 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 612.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.52 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 612.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.52 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 612.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.71 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 235.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  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  853.98/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)
 Alamo
39
8.5/10
273
€ 45.34
€ 49.53
€ 64.53
€ 70.04
 Sixt
5
8.3/10
50
€
€ 32.73
€ 41.17
€ 60.20
 Avis
12
8.3/10
230
€
€ 52.74
€ 75.98
€
 Dollar
3
7.3/10
23
€ 27.61
€ 29.51
€ 35.29
€

Car rental agent statistics in Costa Rica

  • 8.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 7.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    DOLLAR
  • 576
    Total number of reviews in
    Costa Rica
  • 39
    Most Locations in Costa Rica:
    ALAMO
  • 27
    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€ 84
July€ 108
August€ 98
September€ 66
October€ 59
November€ 97
December€ 115
ItemPercent
January€ 85
February€ 88
March€ 89
April€ 58
May€ 53
June€ 66
July€ 86
August€ 65
September€ 45
October€ 42
November€ 57
December€ 58
ItemPercent
January€ 143
February€ 153
March€ 129
April€ 97
May€ 115
June€ 95
July€ 106
August€ 102
September€ 84
October€ 85
November€ 115
December€ 166
ItemPercent
January€ 135
February€ 139
March€ 126
April€ 92
May€ 89
June€ 97
July€ 122
August€ 121
September€ 79
October€ 76
November€ 127
December€ 145
ItemPercent
January€ 192
February€ 220
March€ 187
April€ 117
May€ 118
June€ 128
July€ 124
August€ 160
September€ 118
October€ 107
November€ 173
December€ 199
ItemPercent
January€ 58
February€ 69
March€ 88
April€ 57
May€ 61
June€ 56
July€ 86
August€ 66
September€ 53
October€ 50
November€ 38
December€ 50
ItemPercent
January€ 171
February€ 192
March€ 160
April€ 123
May€ 118
June€ 130
July€ 132
August€ 162
September€ 104
October€ 99
November€ 165
December€ 163
ItemPercent
January€ 111
February€ 105
March€ 113
April€ 72
May€ 72
June€ 76
July€ 109
August€ 97
September€ 64
October€ 62
November€ 86
December€ 97

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Costa Rica

DieselUnleaded
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

Apr , 2023

€ 1.07

€ 1.26

May , 2023

€ 1.10

€ 1.27

Jun , 2023

€ 1.11

€ 1.28

Jul , 2023

€ 0.96

€ 1.20

Aug , 2023

€ 0.97

€ 1.22

Sep , 2023

€ 1.12

€ 1.39

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 1.12 1.39
Aug , 2023 0.97 1.22
Jul , 2023 0.96 1.20
Jun , 2023 1.11 1.28
May , 2023 1.10 1.27
Apr , 2023 1.07 1.26
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

Car rental price statistics in Costa Rica

  • € 161.70
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 300.68
    Highest daily price:
    BMW X5
  • 2,512
    Total cars available
     
  • 476
    Most popular model:
    Suzuki Jimny
  • 155
    Location with most cars:
    San Jose - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport
  • € 23.1 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AMIGO - Guapiles - Central
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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