Title: Car Rental Costa Rica: Cheap Costa Rica Car Rental Deals | Expedia.com [Costa Rica Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Costa-Rica.d42.Hotel-Destinations)[Costa Rica Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Costa-Rica.d42.Flight-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Costa-Rica.d42.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Costa Rica Vacations](https://expedia.com/Costa-Rica.d42.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052902/4d49d2f2-f64b-4406-8572-5c94532fdacb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Costa Rica Car Rentals Photo by Costa Rica Convention Bureau ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car suppliers logo](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/16/car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car rentals - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car rentals [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top destinations to rent a car in Costa Rica ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### San José [](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Jose.d603085.Car-Rental-Guide) ![Tamarindo which includes shopping and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500187/56bea41a-11e0-442d-be42-617f15051116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Tamarindo [](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tamarindo.d500187.Car-Rental-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047145/b467652a-f0c6-4cdb-9f03-59f0f50e98f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### La Fortuna [](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-La-Fortuna.d6047145.Car-Rental-Guide) ![Aerial drone view of a tropical paradise beach. 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Keep your eye out for our "Great Deal" filter to find some of the best deals for car rentals in Costa Rica in each category. ### Some of the best places to rent a car in Costa Rica If you're traveling with your whole family and want to start discovering the extraordinary biodiversity of Costa Rica as soon as you land, then a good choice is probably a [SJO airport car rental](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-SJO-All-Airports.d6139076.Car-Rental-Guide) so you can head straight to the cloud forests in the central highlands. But if you're planning on focusing on one region, it may make sense to wait before you get behind the wheel to explore. A [car rental in Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tamarindo.d500187.Car-Rental-Guide) is a great way to discover the volcanic national parks in Guanacaste. Or, if you're looking to spend some time exploring during your romantic beach vacation, a [rental car in Santa Teresa](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Teresa.d6143929.Car-Rental-Guide) will help you spend a few days zipping around the southern part of the Nicoya peninsula. ### Some of the best car rental companies in Costa Rica We work with a wide variety of top companies, and booking with [Alamo](https://www.expedia.com/Alamo-Rent-A-Car-Destinations-In-Costa-Rica.d42-c6.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) or [Ace](https://www.expedia.com/Ace-Destinations-In-Costa-Rica.d42-c2.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) are two of the best ways to rent a car in Costa Rica. Expedia's search lets you filter for the features that make a company the best fit for you, from online check-in to free cancellation. And our customer recommendation feature lets you see what other travelers thought about their rental experience. ### Costa Rica car rental types To figure out what your best car rental in Costa Rica could be, it's important to think about what you're going to want for your trip. An SUV might be just what you need to reach some of its most beautiful sights and to handle dirt roads during the wet season. Spending a more relaxing beach holiday in comfort on the Papagayo Peninsula? A [luxury car rental in Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.com/Luxury-Car-Rentals-In-Costa-Rica.d42-tLuxury.Car-Rental-Destination-Class) makes your stay smooth from start to finish. ### Advice on car rental in Costa Rica as an American One of the best things about renting a car in Costa Rica as an American is that you don't need an international driver's license. Insurance for car rentals in Costa Rica and the USA is always complicated, so decide what extra coverage you need before you get your [car rental in Manuel Antonio National Park](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Manuel-Antonio.d601060.Car-Rental-Guide) and go surfing in Jaco. Make the most of your credit card perks and check with them to see if you're covered before you pick up your car. ### One-way and long-term car rental in Costa Rica A [one-way car rental](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/one-way) in Costa Rica is a great way to explore the whole country, from Arenal Volcano in the north to the rainforests on the Osa Peninsula in the south. Just put in your starting and finishing points and let us find your perfect 4x4\. With a [long-term car rental](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/long-term) in Costa Rica you can relax and explore all up and down the Pacific and the Caribbean coasts. 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Additional terms may apply. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### What happens if I need to cancel my Costa Rica car reservation? ### How do I find the best car rental deals in Costa Rica with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Costa Rica? ### What do you need to rent a car in Costa Rica? ### Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Costa Rica? ### Where can I find a Costa Rica car rental if I am younger than 25? ### What insurance should I choose for my car rental in Costa Rica? ## Car Rental Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.com/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | - 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