Question 1

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, York Car Rental is the cheapest car hire agency in Costa Rica. Users who book a rental car with York Car Rental often find prices below the £41 average daily rate each day. Depending on the city you visit, what type of car you’re interested in, and the length of your hire, you could find prices for as low as £6 each day when booking with York Car Rental.

Question 2

What is the most popular car hire agency in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

MEXRENTACAR is the most popular car hire company in Costa Rica with 40% of momondo users selecting this agency in the past month. MEXRENTACAR also has 9 reviewsand a score of 3.9 out of 10, making this car hire agency a popular choice among travellers.

Question 3

What car hire company in Costa Rica has the most locations?

Accepted Answer

If you plan on travelling to Costa Rica and hiring a car, then keep in mind that Alamo is the car hire agency with the most locations. You are likely to find one of their 51 country-wide locations either at your destination airport or somewhere in the city centre. Consider visiting San José, the most popular city in Costa Rica. Alamo has a large presence here with over 4 locations - many of which can be found within the airport and city centre.

Question 4

What side of the road do people in Costa Rica drive on?

Accepted Answer

Whether you hire or own a car in Costa Rica, you are required by law to drive on the right. Keep in mind that if you do not feel comfortable driving on this side of the road, you can always call a taxi or opt for a ride share.

Question 5

How good are the roads in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica has a road quality score of 2.9 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Costa Rica at 116 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Costa Rica that the road quality will vary.

Question 6

What is the drink driving limit in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

2.38 mg/l is the legal BAC limit in Costa Rica. Any higher and you will be considered driving under the influence and may receive monetary fines, licence restrictions, and other penalties. Keep in mind that you must also be at least 18 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages, and it is not recommended to operate a motor vehicle under the influence.

Question 7

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Travellers to Costa Rica usually opt to hire a SUV as their car of choice. This may be due to the weather during their stay, the activities they have planned, or their budget. In the past 30 days, 52% of our users rented a SUV for their trip to Costa Rica at an average cost of £58 per day.

Question 8

How much does petrol cost in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

As of last week, the average price of petrol in Costa Rica was £1.18 per litre. According to our data, Costa Rica has neither the most expensive nor the cheapest petrol prices in the world. Egypt currently has the least expensive at £0.23 per litre, while Hong Kong has the most expensive at £2.56 per litre. Keep in mind that petrol prices change regularly and may be different during your travel dates.

Question 9

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Costa Rica because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

Question 10

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Costa Rica?

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momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Costa Rica by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Question 11

Does momondo show car hire deals in Costa Rica with free cancellation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, whether it is for cars in Costa Rica or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.

Question 12

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Costa Rica on momondo?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a car hire in Costa Rica.

Question 13

Can I find a car hire in Costa Rica which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in Costa Rica.

Question 14

Can I search for car hire in Costa Rica with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Accepted Answer

momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car hire in Costa Rica.

Question 15

Does Costa Rica have any unique traffic laws?

Accepted Answer

In Costa Rica there are laws that allow the police to impose fines for driving without headlights in the evening and at night, crashing into a train, undertaking (i.e. passing on the right), driving on beaches, improper use of the horn and of course all the usual infractions such as speeding, driving under the influence, using a phone and transporting children under the age of 12 without special restraints. The fines are hundreds of dollars in most cases, but they do not have to be paid on the spot. Call your rental car provider immediately so that they can add the cost of the ticket to your credit card bill. Do not try to avoid paying the fine as you could be prevented from leaving the country on departure. You must keep the original versions of your ID and driving licence on your person when driving your rental car in Costa Rica – photocopies are not acceptable. On most roads, the speed limit is 50 mph and there are road signs are in Spanish but never expect other drivers to give way to you, even if there is a sign.

Question 16

Which areas of Costa Rica have the most traffic?

Accepted Answer

San José has the heaviest traffic, especially during rush hours (late morning and late afternoon). The authorities have tried to remedy the excessive amount of traffic throughout the country by prohibiting certain registration numbers from going onto the roads each day – rental cars are not affected by this - but there are still traffic jams, road rage incidents and wildcat parking all of which can cause the traffic to snarl-up. Outside San José, the three busiest roads are the Florencio del Castillo highway or Ruta two (San José to Cartago), Ruta 27 (San José to Caldera) and Ruta 32 (San José to Limón). Traffic collisions are common on these three roads and drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution and to avoid driving at night, not only because these trunk roads are very busy but also because the driving surface itself is not always in good condition.

Question 17

What are the best scenic roads in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

To experience some of the stunning scenery in rural Costa Rica you may need to consider hiring a 4WD vehicle especially in the wet season. Always check when planning your route because your rental contract will probably not allow you to ford rivers in your vehicle. If you are based in San José, how about driving out of the city on road 126 through the Poás Volcano National Park to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, stay the night in Puerto Viejo and then drive back to San José along highway four through the Braulio Carillo National Park. Just be aware this route takes you along toll roads. Another scenic road is the 34, which takes you right along the Pacific coast through tourist resorts, interspersed with forests empty beaches.

Question 18

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Prices for cars in Costa Rica were last updated today.

Question 19

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2024, there are 526 operators available to choose from for cars in Costa Rica.

Question 20

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Costa Rica. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

Question 21

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

When renting a car in Costa Rica, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

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