Costa Rica Car Rental

Compare lower cost car rental in Costa Rica. Some of the the car rental companies we can help you get cheaper rates with in Costa Rica, include:- Avis, Green Motion, Adobe, Alamo/National and Sixt.

Please book in advance through us, and save on their usual rates, knowing you get the same car and service, as if you went direct.

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Europcar are offering free delivery and collection of your hire car to your San Jose hotel, within office hours. Get your car at either San Jose International Airport, or in San Jose the capital, with all the usual benefits included in the rental rates.

A Costa Rica Road Cruise

Starting in San Jose, the road northwest toward La Fortuna offers Costa Rica’s most varied and adventure-packed drive. Leaving the capital, the route follows Highway 1 before turning onto winding country roads lined with coffee farms and small towns. The terrain shifts from urban sprawl to green valleys and forested hills.

Approaching La Fortuna, the cone of Arenal Volcano rises above the landscape, dominating the skyline. The town itself is lively, with access to hot springs, waterfalls, and rainforest trails. From here, the road loops around Lake Arenal, offering wide views of the water and distant peaks.

Continuing toward Monteverde, the road becomes steeper and rougher, passing through farmland and cloud forest. The final stretch climbs into mist-covered hills, where wildlife and thick vegetation surround the route. The drive ends in a quiet town known for canopy walks and birdwatching.

Roads are paved but vary in quality—some sections require a four-wheel drive. Fuel stations are available in major towns, and traffic is light outside weekends. The full drive from San Jose to Monteverde via La Fortuna and Lake Arenal takes about six hours, but stopping along the way turns it into a full day journey.

When In Costa Rica

Eco-tourism is big and most visitors make a point of visiting some of the national parks and protected areas, these can be visited in tour groups or using you own vehicle.

To get the most out of this green island, you will need some form of transport the most popular option is hiring a car from a wide range available including small economy cars to SUV, 4WD and larger MPV that are all late model with air con.

The term, paradise for tourists, is often over used, but in the case of Costa Rica it well deserved, as it offers something for everyone. The weather is tropical, but can vary depending on where you are in the country. Please note that the dry, summer season is December to April and when you do visit, get your hands on some Costa Rican Colons to spend, currency code CRC.

This will help you enjoy one of the pleasures of life, as it is one of the lucky band of countries where you can paddle in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean on the same day.

The Costa Ricans, who are mainly Roman Catholic, are also called Tico, speak Spanish, along with a couple of local dialects also, and there are over four million.

Updated:- 30th September 2025

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