Car hire in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDollar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
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Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Costa Rica could cost, we've pulled prices from Liberia.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Costa Rica is May, when the average cost per day is 20 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is 28 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Costa Rica is March.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Costa Rica could cost, we've pulled prices from Liberia.

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Car hire in Costa Rica: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Costa Rica, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Costa Rica depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Costa Rica, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Costa Rica. First, you need to decide where in Costa Rica you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Costa Rica. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Costa Rica you want to visit. The most popular place to go is San Jose. On average, it costs 45 € per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 18 € per day.