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
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
SGD 24 /day
12/29/2024 - 12/30/2024
Geely GX3
or similar Economy
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
SGD 26 /day
1/5/2025 - 1/6/2025
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
San Jose: 6 LONG ST
SGD 28 /day
1/12/2025 - 1/13/2025
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
San Jose: JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
SGD 28 /day
1/19/2025 - 1/20/2025
Nissan Tiida
or similar Intermediate
San Jose: 6 LONG ST
SGD 28 /day
1/26/2025 - 1/27/2025
Nissan Tiida
or similar Intermediate
San Jose: JUAN SANTAMARIA INTL AP
SGD 28 /day
2/2/2025 - 2/3/2025
Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact SUV
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
SGD 31 /day
2/9/2025 - 2/10/2025
Hyundai Creta
or similar Intermediate SUV
San Jose: Plaza Mango, Local LC-103 Radial Francisco J. Orlich
SGD 35 /day
2/16/2025 - 2/17/2025
Geely Okavango
or similar Fullsize SUV
San Jose: null
SGD 42 /day
2/23/2025 - 2/24/2025
Volkswagen Vento
or similar Standard
San Jose: CARRETERA AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL
SGD 43 /day
3/2/2025 - 3/3/2025
Chevrolet Cavalier
or similar Fullsize
San Jose: null
SGD 48 /day
3/9/2025 - 3/10/2025
Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
San Jose: null
SGD 48 /day
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What Are the Best Car Hire Companies in Costa Rica?
Dollar
4.6 / 5
528 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
SGD 62 /day
SGD 62 /day
Hertz
4.2 / 5
389 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
SGD 258 /day
SGD 258 /day
AVIS
4.4 / 5
478 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
SGD 73 /day
SGD 73 /day
Ace
4.6 / 5
232 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5
From
SGD 467 /day
SGD 467 /day
ADOBE
4.3 / 5
442 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
SGD 116 /day
SGD 116 /day
Alamo
4.4 / 5
1977 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
SGD 121 /day
SGD 121 /day
Easycar
4.2 / 5
366 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
SGD 109 /day
SGD 109 /day
Thrifty
4.4 / 5
345 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.5 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
SGD 68 /day
SGD 68 /day
Europcar
4.4 / 5
565 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.5 / 5
From
SGD 64 /day
SGD 64 /day
Sixt
4.6 / 5
491 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
SGD 116 /day
SGD 116 /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
SGD 114 /day
SGD 114 /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
SGD 24 /day
SGD 24 /day
National
4.2 / 5
2061 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
SGD 135 /day
SGD 135 /day
Enterprise
4.3 / 5
1910 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
SGD 126 /day
SGD 126 /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
Choose a fuel policy that saves you money.
When renting a car from Costa Rica, choose a car hire deal with a “Full-to-Full” or “Same-to-Same” fuel policy from suppliers like Ace, Dollar, Sixt,Alamo, These policies ensure you only pay for the fuel you use, helping you avoid unnecessary costs. While a “Full-to-Empty” policy might seem convenient, it can often be more expensive if you don’t use all the fuel.
Choose a cost-effective car hire fuel policyReview Car Size and Type
Select a car that fits your needs in terms of size and type, especially if you're traveling with luggage or a group.
Choose the right vehicle for your needsChoose Convenient Pickup Locations
Select a pickup location that is convenient for you. Some rental companies offer locations within the airport for quick access, while others may require shuttle transportation.
Find the best pickup locationsFuel Policies: Full-to-Full vs. Same-to-Same
When renting a car, understand the fuel policy. A 'Full-to-Full' policy means you return the car with a full tank, while 'Same-to-Same' means you return it with the same level of fuel. Full-to-Full is often more cost-effective.
Choose the right fuel policyBook 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.Confirm Mileage Policy
Some rentals may have mileage caps. Check the details to avoid extra fees if you exceed limits.
Understand mileage limitationsCheck for Free Cancellation Policies
Before finalizing your booking, check if the rental company offers free cancellation. This can provide peace of mind if your travel plans change unexpectedly.
Look for flexible cancellation optionsFamiliarize Yourself with the Vehicle
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the vehicle's controls and features before driving off. Knowing how to operate essentials like headlights, wipers, and navigation systems can enhance safety and convenience.
Understand car features before driving