Title: Cheap Car Hire in Santa Elena, CRI - Expedia.co.uk [Santa Elena Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.dx553248635973283445)[Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Elena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Santa Elena, CRI ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Santa Elena ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-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 hire - ![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 hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 Rental Car Deals in Santa Elena \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Economy Suzuki Swift or similar - 4 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location At Four Seasons Resort, Papagayo Peninsula, Liberia 50104, CRI 19.52 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Suzuki Swift](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/3fd8722e-c30a-43cc-be11-344faac40728.jpg) #### £28 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=10.611583&olon=-85.688410&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=28.25&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=EC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Special Mystery Car or similar - 4 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location Penas Blancas, Penas Blancas 11902, CRI 22.49 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Mystery Car](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/d852f1bb-19bf-4418-9eb8-38577fc9e115.jpg) #### £29 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=11.208625&olon=-85.611816&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=28.53&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=XX&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22other%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Mini Toyota Agya or similar - 4 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location At Four Seasons Resort, Papagayo Peninsula, Liberia 50104, CRI 19.52 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Toyota Agya](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/d918d19b-796a-464f-bafc-7a3d9c7ed931.jpg) #### £29 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=10.611583&olon=-85.688410&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=28.53&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=MC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22mini%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Compact Hyundai Elantra or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location Peninsula Papagayo, Culebra 50104, CRI 17.62 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Hyundai Elantra](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/283e7f1b-066c-4a19-a9b2-fd28bc17f8a1.jpg) #### £29 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=10.641580&olon=-85.658910&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=28.53&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=CC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Midsize Nissan Sentra or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location Penas Blancas, Penas Blancas 11902, CRI 22.49 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Nissan Sentra](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/c8b773d0-8cc3-4edb-80cb-9bca952bfbe4.jpg) #### £31 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=11.208625&olon=-85.611816&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=30.58&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=IC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Standard Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location 3 Km North West Panama Beach Main Entrance Playa Arenilla, Papagayo 50503, CRI 10.22 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Toyota Corolla](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/f1fd3901-f857-43cd-ad97-c0d3dc72a37d.jpg) #### £31 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=11.038010&olon=-85.730960&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=31.19&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=SC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22standard%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Full Size Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location Penas Blancas, Penas Blancas 11902, CRI 22.49 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Toyota Corolla](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/920fdafe-2af8-4c15-9d1f-c01b230e24f3.jpg) #### £31 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=11.208625&olon=-85.611816&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=31.49&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=FC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22fullsize%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Premium SUV Toyota Prado or similar - 7 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location Peninsula Papagayo, Culebra 50104, CRI 17.62 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Toyota Prado](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/9126a1bb-c642-4886-8549-931467e59527.jpg) #### £51 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=10.641580&olon=-85.658910&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=50.66&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=PF&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr ### Luxury SUV Ford Expedition or similar - 7 people - Unlimited mileage ![Enterprise](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ET.png) #### Pick-up location At Secrets Papagayo Resort, Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf, Papagayo 50503, CRI 20.51 mi from Santa Elena city centre ![Ford Expedition](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/15/f2230cba-0553-4d10-94e7-6c549a80da2b.jpg) #### £123 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=10.600855&olon=-85.649188&date1=07/04/2026&date2=08/04/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=123.16&cvrfrr=ET&ctrfrr=LF&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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Additional terms may apply. ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | £28 | | Our second best deal of the day: | £29 | | Our third best deal of the day: | £31 | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Santa Elena? ### Can I hire a car from Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Santa Elena car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Santa Elena? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Santa Elena? > - Boasting sights and activities galore, Quesada is around 90 miles from Santa Elena. First stop? Follow the signs to Quesada City Park, one of the city's biggest highlights. > - Another city that's a hit with travellers is San Ramon, around 100 miles away. San Ramon Nonato Church is just one of many reasons people love this place. > - After all that time behind the wheel, treat yourself to some time out in nature at Manuel Antonio National Park. It's roughly 150 miles from Santa Elena. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Santa Elena with Expedia? ### What do you need to rent a car in Santa Elena? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Santa Elena? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Santa Elena? ### Where can I find a Santa Elena hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Why should I rent a Santa Elena car with Expedia? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app