Car hire in Costa Rica
Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Costa Rica
Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more
Find Costa Rica car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change
Costa Rica car hire at a glance
| Most popular rental company | Alamo |
|---|---|
| Most popular car | Small |
| Pick-up points | 36, San Jose is most popular |
| Cheapest price found | RM49 per day, Liberia |
| Best time to book | 4 weeks before |
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Cities in Costa Rica
Take a look at the different cities in Costa Rica you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.
Airports in Costa Rica
If you’re flying to Costa Rica it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.Find the best car rental deal in Costa Rica
Explore Costa Rica
What are the best car hire companies in Costa Rica?
Car hire in Costa Rica: FAQs
Getting the cheapest car rental in Costa Rica
Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Costa Rica is Small.
Compare across companies
The most popular companies in Costa Rica are Alamo, NextCar and MEX. The cheapest company we've found is Carwiz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are RM49 a day and RM29 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in Costa Rica you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Costa Rica. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Costa Rica is San Jose. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Liberia.
Hire a car long term in Costa Rica
Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Costa Rica with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
