Costa Rica Car Rental - All Your Questions Answered

And info on the scams you need to watch out for

Q: I AM SPENDING TWO WEEKS IN COSTA RICA, SHOULD I RENT A CAR?

A: Yes. Having a car will make it easier for you to get between locations and will give you more flexibility when choosing day trips.

Q: SHOULD I RENT A 4 WHEEL DRIVE?

A: For most popular destinations it is not necessary to rent a 4 wheel drive vehicle.

Q: IS RENTAL CAR INSURANCE REQUIRED IN COSTA RICA?

A: Yes, there are two mandatory rental car insurances in Costa Rica. These are Liability Protection and Car Protection.

Q: WHAT IS THE COSTA RICA LIABILITY PROTECTION MANDATORY INSURANCE?

A: This insurance covers basic damages to third parties property up to $20,000 and basic coverage of third party injury or death up to $100,000.

Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR WHEN RENTING A CAR?

A: A lot of third party sites don't list the insurance requirements when you rent. That means, often people get hit with a much higher car rental charge than they expect when they arrive in Costa Rica.

Q: WHAT IS THE BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY DO YOU SUGGEST?

A: Everyone will have a different opinion on that, but we personally are loyal to Adobe Rent-a-Car.

We have a discount with Adobe for you. This discount includes: - A 10% Discount - Free Second Driver - Free Roof Racks to Use - 0% Deductible – This applies to Liability Protection insurance. - Discounted Smartphone with Unlimited Data - Free Booster Seat and/or Car Seat - Discounted GPS

For more info, click here to check out our complete car rental guide.