Car Hire in Costa Rica
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Cheap Car Hire Deals in Costa Rica
12/21/2024 - 12/22/2024
Hyundai Atos
or similar Mini
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
€17 /day
12/28/2024 - 12/29/2024
Geely GX3
or similar Economy
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
€18 /day
1/4/2025 - 1/5/2025
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
San Jose: 6 LONG ST
€19 /day
1/11/2025 - 1/12/2025
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
San Jose: JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
€19 /day
1/18/2025 - 1/19/2025
Nissan Tiida
or similar Intermediate
San Jose: 6 LONG ST
€19 /day
1/25/2025 - 1/26/2025
Nissan Tiida
or similar Intermediate
San Jose: JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
€19 /day
2/1/2025 - 2/2/2025
Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact SUV
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
€21 /day
2/8/2025 - 2/9/2025
Hyundai Creta
or similar Intermediate SUV
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
€24 /day
2/15/2025 - 2/16/2025
Geely Okavango
or similar Fullsize SUV
San Jose: null
€29 /day
2/22/2025 - 2/23/2025
Volkswagen Vento
or similar Standard
San Jose: CARRETERA AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL
€30 /day
3/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Chevrolet Cavalier
or similar Fullsize
San Jose: null
€33 /day
3/8/2025 - 3/9/2025
Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
San Jose: null
€33 /day
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What Are the Best Car Hire Companies in Costa Rica?
Enterprise
4.3 / 5
1910 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
€87 /day
€87 /day
Sixt
4.6 / 5
491 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
€80 /day
€80 /day
Europcar
4.4 / 5
565 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.5 / 5
From
€44 /day
€44 /day
Dollar
4.6 / 5
528 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
€43 /day
€43 /day
ADOBE
4.3 / 5
442 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
€80 /day
€80 /day
Alamo
4.4 / 5
1977 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
€83 /day
€83 /day
National
4.2 / 5
2061 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
€93 /day
€93 /day
AVIS
4.4 / 5
478 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
€50 /day
€50 /day
Hertz
4.2 / 5
389 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
€177 /day
€177 /day
Thrifty
4.4 / 5
345 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.5 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
€46 /day
€46 /day
GREEN MOTION
4.3 / 5
92 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.7 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
€78 /day
€78 /day
Keddy by Europcar
4.8 / 5
47 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.6 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
€17 /day
€17 /day
Ace
4.6 / 5
232 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5
From
€321 /day
€321 /day
Easycar
4.2 / 5
366 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
€75 /day
€75 /day
Popular Car Hire Airports in Costa Rica
Popular Car Hire Cities in Costa Rica
Popular Car Hire Locations in Costa Rica
Car hire locations at or near bus and train stations in San Jose
Car Hire Company | Telephone | Pickup Type | Location |
---|---|---|---|
ADOBE | (506)-2542-4848 | check_when_booking | Edificio Adobe, 34th St., 16th Ave., Barrio Corazón de Jesús Hospital, San José, San José - 10103 Costa Rica |
Greenmotion | check_when_booking | San Jose Downtown, Edificio Adobe, Calle 34, Barrio Corazon de Jesus, Distrito Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica | |
Enterprise | 22427901 | check_when_booking | AVENUE 18TH BETWEEN 11TH,AND 13TH STREET |
Alamo | check_when_booking | San Jose Downtown - Plaza Viquez, Avenue 18Th Between 11Th And 13Th Street, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10104 | |
Dollar | 50640522000 | check_when_booking | GENERAL CANAS HGY NXT TO TOTAL |
Thrifty | 50622573434 | check_when_booking | SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, CALLE 3 AVENIDA 13 |
Sixt | check_when_booking | San Jose - Los Yoses, Calle 43, 50m sur del Bar Rio, San José, Costa Rica, 1000 | |
Easycar | check_when_booking | San Jose Downtown, Edificio Adobe, 34th St., 16th Ave., Barrio Corazón de Jesús Hospital, San José, San José, 34th St., from the SW corner of the Worker\'s Cemetery, 100 m W., 800 m S., San Jose, Costa Rica, 10103 | |
Greenmotion | (506) 2105-34-00 - (506) 2105-34-61 | check_when_booking | San José, 300 meters east from the Purdy Motor building in Paseo Colón, San José. |
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Car hire locations at San Jose airports
Car Hire Company | Telephone | Pickup Type | Location |
---|---|---|---|
National | 27355175 | Desk in terminal | PUERTO JIMENEZ ARPT - Airport - National, AIRPORT STREET IN FRONT OF PUERTO JIMENEZ AP |
Dollar | 50624314865 | Desk in terminal | JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP |
Alamo | 22427733 | Desk in terminal | 500 E AND 200 S FROM MARRIOT |
Europcar | Desk in terminal | Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose Airport, Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional, San Jose, Costa Rica, 20109 | |
Thrifty | 50640525210 | Desk in terminal | San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport - Meet & Greet,From Juan Santamaría Airport, 1 Km E, 50 mts N |
Adobe Rent A Car | (506)-2542-4848 | Desk in terminal | San Jose International Airport - Adobe Rentacar, Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 1.4 Km East on Rio Segundo Main Road |
Flexways | +54 9 11 5259-9877 | Desk in terminal | Aeropuerto de San José |
Thrifty | 50640525210 | Check when booking | JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL APO |
Dollar | 506 4052-2000 | Desk in terminal | San Jose International Airport, JUAN SANTA MARIA INT'L AIRPORT |
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Car hire locations at other popular spots in San Jose
Car Hire Company | Telephone | Pickup Type | Location |
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AVIS | 506 2630-9063 | check_when_booking | Los Suenos Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort, Playa Herradura Hotel Marriott Herradura |
AVIS | 506-2293-2222 | check_when_booking | Dominical, Main St Plaza Solo Bueno Local 2 Punta Arenas |
AVIS | 506-2509-5950 | check_when_booking | Jaco, Avenida Pastor Dias Y Calle Sol De Oro |
Budget | 506-2-436-2084 | check_when_booking | Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen Shopping Center |
AVIS | 506-2293 2222 | check_when_booking | Santa Teresa, Frente A Hotel Playa Cielo Loc In Wave Boutique Mall |
Alamo | check_when_booking | San Jose - Marina Herradura, LOS SUENOS RESORT AND MARINA, HERRADURA, San Jose, Costa Rica, 61101 | |
Adobe_Costa_Rica | +(506)-2542-4848 / +(506)-2542-4800 | Check when booking | Edificio Adobe, 34th St., 16th Ave., Barrio Corazón de Jesús |
AVIS | 506-2202-8380 | check_when_booking | Curridabat, 400 Metros Oeste Del Curce De La Antigua Galera |
AVIS | check_when_booking | San Jose - Curridabat, Pan-American Highway, across from BAC San José bank, San José Province, in front of Bac San José, next to Agencia Datsu, San Jose, Costa Rica, 11801 |
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Hiring a Car in Costa Rica: Good to Know
How to Find the Cheap Car Hire Deal in Costa Rica
Understand Return Procedures
Before returning the vehicle, clarify the return procedures with the rental company. Knowing where to drop off the car and any required inspections can streamline the process.
Familiarize yourself with return processChoose highly rated car hire suppliers
Opt for car hire suppliers with high ratings, as these usually reflect better service, newer vehicles, and more convenient pickup locations. in Costa Rica, we have deals from suppliers. Among them, Keddy by Europcar boasts a rating of 4.8, Ace has a rating of 4.6, and Dollar holds a rating of 4.6.
Find the best-rated car hire deals in Costa RicaReview Insurance Coverage
Before renting, verify what your travel insurance or credit card covers for rental vehicles in Costa Rica.
Know what your insurance coversCheck license and age requirements.
Ensure that you have a valid driving licence with at least one year of driving experience. If you are a foreign driver travelling to Costa Rica, an international driving permit may be required. Remember, hire rates can be higher for drivers under 25 or over 70
Find the best deals for drivers of all ages from Costa RicaUnderstand Deposit Policies
Most rental companies will require a credit card for the deposit, which is typically frozen in your account. Make sure to inquire about the specific deposit amount and the policy for releasing the freeze.
Know the rental deposit requirementsBook in advance for the best Rates.
To secure the best rates, book your car hire at least 2 weeks in advance. Generally, December offers the lowest prices for car hire deal in Costa Rica.
Book your car hire 2 weeks in advanceConfirm Payment Methods
Many rental companies require payment by credit card and may not accept debit cards. If you only have a debit card, check the rental company's payment policies in advance and look for suitable options.
Choose the right payment optionPlan for Additional Drivers
If sharing driving responsibilities, check the policies regarding additional drivers. Some companies charge fees for each extra driver, while others may include it for free under certain conditions.
Understand fees for multiple driversFind Cheap Car Hire Deals in Costa Rica: FAQs
Car Hire Locations in Cities Across
Car Hire Locations at Airports Throughout
Car Hire Companies in Costa Rica
- Adobe Costa Rica
- Easycar
- Amigo
- Dollar
- Avis
- Hertz
- Routes
- Budget
- Thrifty
- Ace
- Green Motion
- Firefly
- National
- Mex
- Keddy By Europcar