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Costa Rica Car Rentals
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 Nothing gives you the freedom to explore Costa Rica like renting a car. Go off the beaten track, get lost, discover the natural beauty at every turn and watch the smiling locals wave to you as you pass by on a dusty country road.
Renting a car in Costa Rica proves that getting there is truly half the fun. The terrain in Costa Rica is as rugged as it is beautiful, and you’ll want the independence and peace of mind of an established car rental agency when renting a vehicle.
We recommend only Costa Rica Rental Car Agencies, who are committed to giving our clients the best possible service, quality vehicles and emergency roadside assistance.
Driving in Costa Rica is not without its challenges, as poor road conditions and lack of adequate have irked tourists for years and the country’s mountainous and diverse geography makes for challenging driving anywhere.
Slowly but surely things are improving, as the Costa Rican government is invested more than ever before on road repair, public works and signage projects
– making getting from point A to B a much smoother and enjoyable ride.
So if you are going to rent a car in Costa Rica, prepare to get lost, hit an occasional pothole, dodge an iguana crossing the road. So take it slow, it’ll make for a much more enjoyable, safer trip.
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Rental Car Tips
1- When making your reservation, take the time to understand what your insurance covers and how much it costs. See our CAR RENTAL INSURANCE GUIDE for more information about the different types of insurance that are available.
2- Make sure that the reservation includes everything you wish, such as additional drivers, GPS, car seats or a cell phone. Our agency includes all taxes and unlimited mileage in our car rental rates.
3- A $750 refundable deposit will be paid directly to the car rental agency at the time of pickup. This deposit covers collision, major damage, and car theft. The rental car company will return this deposit upon return of the car. It is advisable to pay the deposit with a credit card and not a debit or check card. In the case of paying with the latter, you could have your deposit money frozen for a month.
4- In Costa Rica, most rental car companies use a 24-hour rental system. This means that if you rent a car for a week starting on Tuesday at 9 a.m., you’ll have to return it the following Tuesday at 9 a.m. If you return it later, you risk being charged a late fee or an additional day, although many companies will give you a grace period of an hour or two.
5- In event that you are pulled over by transit police, do not sweat it. The best policy is to accept the ticket and turn it over to the rental company. The rental company will apply the ticket to your bill.
6- If you are involved in an accident, do not remove the car until the police instruct you to do so, regardless of how much the other honk and scream.
7- Do NOT leave your baggage unattended in your rental car as unfortunately incidents of petty theft have been on the rise. |
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