Costa Rica Car Rental

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No hidden fees and great service guaranteed!

Our Costa Rica Car Rental partners are carefully selected and the Costa Rica Rent a Car companies that we use are well respected with a proven track record. In the nearly 20 years of working with Adobe Rent a Car and Europcar Car Rental over the years as well as our newest addition U-Save Car Rental we have chosen Costa Rica car rental companies that have proven to be very efficient and have maintained the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. It takes just moments to rent a vehicle in Costa Rica but many hours to solve any issues.

Tico Travel is the single largest company, by volume, in the Costa Rica Car Rental business, therefore we are able to obtain the lowest prices on the newest Costa Rica Car rentals cars. We also have negotiated the mandatory Costa Rica vehicle deposits down to the lowest available anywhere! The car rental companies we work with are prompt, courteous, maintain their vehicles only 24 months and have the experience to make your exploration of Costa Rica both safe and enjoyable. In addition, we also have our own Tico Travel office in Costa Rica staffed seven days a week. The Tico Travel San Jose booking office provides these full time agents as an extra level of service no other company can offer their clients just for you at no additional charge in case of any last minute changes or emergencies. You can rest assured that you have your own "friend" in Costa Rica...just in case. You can even give them a call for a recommendation for a good restaurant!

The Costa Rica car rental companies we use also staff offices at the Liberia Airport, Jaco Beach, Tamarindo Beach, Manuel Antonio and many other cities throughout Costa Rica. If you review the guide books on Costa Rica you will find you will find your just can't get a better car rental price for Costa Rica anyplace else than from Tico Travel. See why we are the Official Costa Rica Trip Coach for BudgetTravelOnline, recommended by all the major travel guide and rent more cars in Costa Rica than any other company!!

Ask about our last minute Costa Rica car rental specials and our unique Costa Rica trip insurance that allows you to cancel for any reason! Unlike the other companies trying to emulate us Tico Travel is an ARC licensed, bonded and insured travel agency, NOT just a website run out of a private home in a country not subject to US regulations or oversight. We have our headquarters in the United States, subject to US law and insurance regulations for your protection.

All Your Costa Rica Car Rental Options

Costa Rica Car Rentals from Europcar
24hr emergency service Unlimited mileage Includes License Plate Fee Only $500 deposit required (restrictions apply) GPS System available for an additional charge Low Season: Additional Drivers FREE! Low Season: LOWER Deductibles Shuttle to Airport Car Rental office - FREE! Pick up and drop off in Liberia, Tamarindo and Quepos and others - FREE! NO extra fee for automatic car rentals No Hidden Rent a Car Fees! Car Rental Rates For Europcar
Costa Rica Car Rentals From Adobe
24hr emergency service Unlimited mileage Includes License Plate Fee Only $500 deposit required (restrictions apply) Free AIRPORT SHUTTLE to car rental location in San Jose and Liberia Airports and free drop off or pick up in Tamarindo, Quepos and La Fortuna airstrips! NO extra fee for automatic rental cars GPS System available for an additional charge Minimum age is 23 No Hidden Rent a Car Fees! Car Rental Rates For Adobe
Costa Rica Car Rentals from U-Save
24hr emergency service Unlimited mileage Includes License Plate Fee Only $500 deposit required (restrictions apply) Car Rental Pick up and drop off in Jaco, Liberia, Tamarindo, and others - FREE! NO extra fee for automatic car rentals GPS System available for an additional charge Baby seat available upon request for additional fee Roof racks in all SUV vehicles No Hidden Rent a Car Fees! Car Rental Rates For U-Save

General Information and Answers to renting a car in Costa Rica

• Important Details To Know Before You Rent a Car!
• How Does It Work Once I Have Rented My Car?
• Shopping Around For The Best Costa Rica Car Rental?
• Car Rental Pick-Up And Drop Off Locations And Fees
• Costa Rica Car Rental Cancelation Policies

Detailed Costa Rica Car Rental Insurance Information

A Typical Costa Rica Car Rental Insurance Question that we are asked:

"Can I use my credit card for car insurance like in the United States?

Answer

In Costa Rica there is one insurance company, the government, and they require all foreigners renting a car in Costa Rica to buy insurance. This is to avoid a tourist having an accident and later their credit card company denying coverage after the tourist has left Costa Rica.

When comparing Costa Rica car rental prices make sure they clearly explain to you the insurance, car model and year and any other fees you will need to pay when you arrive. This will avoid any surprise car rental charges upon your arrival. Also most credit card companies explicitly EXCLUDE Costa Rica car rental for coverage and more specifically for 4x4 vehicles as well as for driving on unpaved roads.(In Costa Rica there are many). Check with your credit card company about their car rental coverage policy for Costa Rica.

At Tico Travel we want your car rental experience in Costa Rica to be a pleasant one so we carefully explain the mandatory insurance options available to you with each car rental company so will avoid any huge insurance charge "surprises" when you get home or an unbelievable cancellation fee if you try to go elsewhere, both enforced by non US based credit card processors! Remember, we are a USA licensed, bonded and insured company with an office in the United States since 1992! We also want to mention we rent over 100 cars a week, 80-90% are from repeat cllients or the Tico Travel! The agency with new rental cars and with all your Costa Rica car rental insurance option explained and who is endorsed by all the major Costa Rica travel guides!