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Car Hire in Costa Rica

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Cheap Car Hire Deals in Costa Rica

12/22/2024 - 12/23/2024
Hyundai Atos

or similar Mini

passengers iconSan Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
Green Motion logo
Mini Car Image
NGN 13,705 /day
12/29/2024 - 12/30/2024
Geely GX3

or similar Economy

passengers iconSan Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
Green Motion logo
Economy Car Image
NGN 14,684 /day
1/5/2025 - 1/6/2025
Nissan Versa

or similar Compact

passengers iconSan Jose: 6 LONG ST
Dollar logo
Compact Car Image
NGN 15,663 /day
1/12/2025 - 1/13/2025
Nissan Versa

or similar Compact

passengers iconSan Jose: JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
Dollar logo
Compact Car Image
NGN 15,663 /day
1/19/2025 - 1/20/2025
Nissan Tiida

or similar Intermediate

passengers iconSan Jose: 6 LONG ST
Dollar logo
Intermediate Car Image
NGN 15,663 /day
1/26/2025 - 1/27/2025
Nissan Tiida

or similar Intermediate

passengers iconSan Jose: JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
Dollar logo
Intermediate Car Image
NGN 15,663 /day
2/2/2025 - 2/3/2025
Hyundai Venue

or similar Compact SUV

passengers iconSan Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
Green Motion logo
Compact SUV Car Image
NGN 17,621 /day
2/9/2025 - 2/10/2025
Hyundai Creta

or similar Intermediate SUV

passengers iconSan Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
Green Motion logo
Intermediate SUV Car Image
NGN 19,579 /day
2/16/2025 - 2/17/2025
Geely Okavango

or similar Fullsize SUV

passengers iconSan Jose: null
Sixt logo
Fullsize SUV Car Image
NGN 23,495 /day
2/23/2025 - 2/24/2025
Volkswagen Vento

or similar Standard

passengers iconSan Jose: CARRETERA AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL
Europcar logo
Standard Car Image
NGN 24,474 /day
3/2/2025 - 3/3/2025
Chevrolet Cavalier

or similar Fullsize

passengers iconSan Jose: null
Fullsize Car Image
NGN 27,410 /day
3/9/2025 - 3/10/2025
Nissan X-Trail

or similar Standard SUV

passengers iconSan Jose: null
u-save logo
Standard SUV Car Image
NGN 27,410 /day
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What Are the Best Car Hire Companies in Costa Rica?

National logo

National

4.2 / 5
2061 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
NGN 76,357 /day

Ace

4.6 / 5
232 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5
From
NGN 264,314 /day

ADOBE

4.3 / 5
442 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
NGN 65,589 /day
Hertz logo

Hertz

4.2 / 5
389 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
NGN 145,862 /day
GREEN MOTION logo

GREEN MOTION

4.3 / 5
92 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.7 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
NGN 64,610 /day
Thrifty logo

Thrifty

4.4 / 5
345 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.5 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
NGN 38,179 /day
AVIS logo

AVIS

4.4 / 5
478 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
NGN 41,116 /day
Alamo logo

Alamo

4.4 / 5
1977 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
NGN 68,526 /day
Dollar logo

Dollar

4.6 / 5
528 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
NGN 35,242 /day
Sixt logo

Sixt

4.6 / 5
491 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
NGN 65,589 /day
Enterprise logo

Enterprise

4.3 / 5
1910 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
NGN 71,463 /day
Europcar logo

Europcar

4.4 / 5
565 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.5 / 5
From
NGN 36,221 /day
Easycar logo

Easycar

4.2 / 5
366 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
NGN 61,673 /day
Keddy by Europcar logo

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
NGN 13,705 /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
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
ADOBE
(506)-2542-4848check_when_bookingEdificio Adobe, 34th St., 16th Ave., Barrio Corazón de Jesús Hospital, San José, San José - 10103 Costa Rica
Greenmotion
check_when_bookingSan Jose Downtown, Edificio Adobe, Calle 34, Barrio Corazon de Jesus, Distrito Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica
Enterprise22427901check_when_bookingAVENUE 18TH BETWEEN 11TH,AND 13TH STREET
Alamocheck_when_bookingSan Jose Downtown - Plaza Viquez, Avenue 18Th Between 11Th And 13Th Street, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10104
Dollar50640522000check_when_bookingGENERAL CANAS HGY NXT TO TOTAL
Thrifty50622573434check_when_bookingSAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, CALLE 3 AVENIDA 13
Sixtcheck_when_bookingSan Jose - Los Yoses, Calle 43, 50m sur del Bar Rio, San José, Costa Rica, 1000
Easycarcheck_when_bookingSan 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) 2105-34-61check_when_bookingSan 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
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
National27355175Desk in terminalPUERTO JIMENEZ ARPT - Airport - National, AIRPORT STREET IN FRONT OF PUERTO JIMENEZ AP
Dollar50624314865Desk in terminalJUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
Alamo22427733Desk in terminal500 E AND 200 S FROM MARRIOT
EuropcarDesk in terminalJuan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose Airport, Carretera Aeropuerto Internacional, San Jose, Costa Rica, 20109
Thrifty50640525210Desk in terminalSan 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 terminalSan Jose International Airport - Adobe Rentacar, Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 1.4 Km East on Rio Segundo Main Road
Flexways
+54 9 11 5259-9877Desk in terminalAeropuerto de San José
Thrifty50640525210Check when bookingJUAN SANTAMARIA INTL APO
Dollar506 4052-2000Desk in terminalSan 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
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
AVIS506 2630-9063 check_when_bookingLos Suenos Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort, Playa Herradura Hotel Marriott Herradura
AVIS506-2293-2222 check_when_bookingDominical, Main St Plaza Solo Bueno Local 2 Punta Arenas
AVIS506-2509-5950 check_when_bookingJaco, Avenida Pastor Dias Y Calle Sol De Oro
Budget
506-2-436-2084check_when_bookingSanta Teresa, Playa Carmen Shopping Center
AVIS506-2293 2222 check_when_bookingSanta Teresa, Frente A Hotel Playa Cielo Loc In Wave Boutique Mall
Alamocheck_when_bookingSan Jose - Marina Herradura, LOS SUENOS RESORT AND MARINA, HERRADURA, San Jose, Costa Rica, 61101
Adobe_Costa_Rica
+(506)-2542-4848 / +(506)-2542-4800Check when bookingEdificio Adobe, 34th St., 16th Ave., Barrio Corazón de Jesús
AVIS506-2202-8380 check_when_bookingCurridabat, 400 Metros Oeste Del Curce De La Antigua Galera
AVIScheck_when_bookingSan 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

Check for Local Driving Restrictions

Research any local driving restrictions, such as tolls, road types, and restricted zones, to avoid fines.
Understand driving laws in Costa Rica

Understand Local Parking Rules

Learn about parking rules and fees in Costa Rica to avoid fines or towing during your rental period.
Familiarize yourself with parking regulations

Be prepared for card requirements at pickup

Many car hire deals in Costa Rica require a credit card for the deposit. If you only have a debit card, use our website's filter to find options that accommodate it or consider getting a credit card. Make sure the main driver’s card is used to prevent any extra charges.
Find car hire deals that accept debit cards

Understand Free Tank Options

Some rental companies offer a free tank of fuel with your rental. Be sure to understand the terms, including how much fuel you need to return the car with and any potential fees for not meeting these conditions.
Make the most of free tank offers

Consider Extra Equipment Options

When booking, check if the rental company offers extras such as GPS or child seats. These can enhance your driving experience but may incur additional costs, so it's wise to factor them into your budget.
Check for added extras like GPS and child seats

Book now, cancel later

Explore car hire deals in Costa Rica with free cancellation policies for maximum flexibility. Book now and adjust your plans later if needed or if you find a better offer.
Discover flexible and hassle-free car hire options in Costa Rica.

Review Insurance Coverage

Before renting, verify what your travel insurance or credit card covers for rental vehicles in Costa Rica.
Know what your insurance covers

Know how car hire duration affects pricing

In Costa Rica, car hire options are billed on a daily basis. Renting for over 24 hours will incur a charge for an additional day, so be sure to plan your hire duration to avoid extra costs.
Plan your car hire duration wisely

Find Cheap Car Hire Deals in Costa Rica: FAQs