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 SUV.
Compare across companies
The most popular car rental company in Costa Rica is Dollar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Dollar.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are 8 € a day and 35 € a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in Costa Rica you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. 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 San Jose.
Rent a car long term in Costa Rica
Looking to rent 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 rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Costa Rica with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
