Self-Drive Car Rental in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Tamarindo?

Our data shows that January is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tamarindo. It’s around ₹ 6,685 per day in January, compared to the yearly average of ₹ 6,685 per day.
Cheapest month avgJanuary • ₹ 6,685
Yearly avg price₹ 6,685

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There are 13 car hire providers in Tamarindo. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Tamarindo

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Tamarindo. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Tamarindo

Sixt
Economy
National
Alamo
AmiGO Rent a Car
Europcar

What's the most popular car to hire in Tamarindo?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Nissan Kicks is the most popular car to hire in Tamarindo, with prices starting from ₹1,346 per day. The Toyota RAV4 and similar models are also popular drives in Tamarindo.
Nissan Kicks
Nissan Kicks12% chose this
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV412% chose this
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai9% chose this
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe7% chose this
Most popular carNissan Kicks
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Tamarindo's cheapest car hire providers

Sixt has the cheapest car hire in Tamarindo right now, with prices from ₹1,346 per day. You'll save an average of ₹1,322 per day when you book with them.
Sixtfrom ₹1,346 per day
AmiGO Rent a Carfrom ₹2,017 per day
Europcarfrom ₹2,221 per day
Keddy By Europcarfrom ₹3,765 per day
Cheapest providerSixt
Book with them to save around₹1,322 per day

Hiring a car in Tamarindo: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price₹ 7,026
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Tamarindo

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Tamarindo car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Tamarindo that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Tamarindo for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Tamarindo avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Tamarindo, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Tamarindo car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Tamarindo will set you back around ₹ 7,026 per day or ₹ 49,176 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Tamarindo is an intermediate sports car. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tamarindo is currently January.

On average, around ₹ 49,176. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Tamarindo is ₹ 9,422.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Tamarindo, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Tamarindo that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Tamarindo.

Most places – Tamarindo included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ₹ 2,017 per day. The average price per day is around ₹ 7,203.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Economy and National offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Tamarindo.