Car rental in Costa Rica
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Car rental companies in Costa Rica
Top rated car rental companies in Costa Rica
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Greenmotion
Costa Rica
9.4, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Wonderful, How previous travelers rated Greenmotion, 1,505 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Alamo
Costa Rica
8.8, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Alamo, 2,369 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Amigo Rent A Car
Costa Rica
8.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Amigo Rent A Car, 1,022 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Jumbo
Costa Rica
8.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Jumbo, 1,204 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Sixt
Costa Rica
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Sixt, 748 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Budget
Costa Rica
8.5, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Budget, 2,496 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Dollar
Costa Rica
7.1, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated Dollar, 1,177 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Avis
Costa Rica
6.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Okay, How previous travelers rated Avis, 2,245 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Fox
Costa Rica
5.9, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Decent, How previous travelers rated Fox, 157 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Ratings indicate the average score across the country. Service may vary by location.
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Car rental in Costa Rica: things to know
The most booked company over the past month | Budget |
|---|---|
The most popular to book | SUV |
Average daily price for SUV | $51 per day |
1 week | Typical rental term |
2 months before the trip | Best time to book to pay less |
Possible with some companies | One-way rental |
Frequently asked questions
Based on the average daily cost of $50, a week will cost about $347.
Based on the average daily cost of $50, a month will cost about $1,489.
SUV is the most popular car group to rent in Costa Rica, followed by premium and medium.
On average, renting a SUV in Costa Rica costs $51 a day.
On average, renting a premium car in Costa Rica costs $51 a day.
On average, renting a medium car in Costa Rica costs $43 a day.
In the past 6 months, 18 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for SUV on our site:
- Routes for an average daily price of $18
- Keddy By Europcar for an average daily price of $28
- Fox for an average daily price of $33
Our users often pick up their car in these locations:
It's usually possible to return rental cars to a different location, but it depends on each company’s policy and might cost extra. The most popular brands in Costa Rica that allow one-way rentals are Alamo, Budget, and Amigo Rent A Car.
11% of our customers usually book a car last minute for an average price of $54 a day, but the cheapest time to book is 2 months in advance for an average price of $43 a day.
We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
- Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
- Support in 30+ languages
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.
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