Car rental in Costa Rica

You will need insurance to rent a car in Costa Rica, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Costa Rica, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in Costa Rica is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for 39 € on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.

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 driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Costa Rica, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Costa Rica. First, you need to decide where in Costa Rica you want to pick up your car.

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 rental 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 49 € per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is 18 € per day.