Exploring Costa Rica’s Caribbean

Visiting the southern Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica is a must for anyone looking for a warm-water getaway in a tropical paradise. One of the best ways to experience a trip like this is to head over to the city of Limon, situated in eastern Costa Rica, along a beautiful stretch of coastline within short […]

Will My Cell Phone Work in Costa Rica?

Staying Connected: Cell phone service in Costa Rica is more accessible and reliable than ever, so you can stay in touch while on vacation with your own smartphone. Staying connected in Costa Rica with your cell phone is entirely doable. With mostly 4G coverage (5G in some locations), you can expect your non-Costa Rica smartphone to […]

Visiting Monteverde, Costa Rica 

A visit to Monteverde while you are in Costa Rica will be an experience you will never forget. We think that a visit to Monteverde is most fun and easiest when you have a rental SUV, and driving to Monteverde from Liberia or San Jose airports is an easy 2.5 hours from either direction if […]

Road trip around the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Hit the road for a road trip adventure through one of the world’s Blue Zones, the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica A road trip through the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica takes you on a journey through the remote and rugged northern Guanacaste and southern Puntarenas provinces. One of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, […]

Hiking Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s most popular hike at Cerro Chrripo is well worth the time and effort With a rental car to get to the best hiking destinations in the country, one of the best ways to experience Costa Rica’s extravagant biodiversity is on foot. Cerro Chirripó, the country’s tallest mountain (12,533 feet), rewards those who make […]

2019 Holidays in Costa Rica

Travel Costa Rica this Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s for a unique 2019 holiday season Imagine celebrating the holiday festivities in a relaxed tropical paradise where the sunshine is plentiful. With a rental car, you have an opportunity to sample Costa Rica’s cultural celebrations, as well as snorkeling, ziplining, or relaxing on the beach. […]

Spend Thanksgiving in Costa Rica

For a turkey day change of pace, travel to Costa Rica and see the country in a rental car! Worried about having a traditional dinner? Don’t be; we’ve got you covered.  If you’re planning on a vacation in Costa Rica, Thanksgiving is a good time to go. This year Thanksgiving falls at the end of […]

9 Tips for Driving Safely in Costa Rica

Basic rules of the road for safe driving in Costa Rica It’s always a learning curve driving in a different country and Costa Rica is no different. For one thing, the road signs are different, as are the road markings and general road conditions. What’s notably different when driving abroad is the driving culture—drivers’ attitudes and norms […]

Rent an SUV to Visit the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Great Places to Visit on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula- Remember, you’ll need an SUV!   A place out of time, the Southern Nicoya Peninsula is a remote place of spectacular and rugged beauty. The habitat, climate, and lifestyle have contributed to making it one of the most famous of Earth’s Blue Zones—places where longevity and contentment […]

Rental Car Insurance in Costa Rica

Everything you need to know about getting car rental insurance in Costa Rica Before you book a Costa Rica rental car, it’s essential to understand the car rental insurance requirements in the country. Renting a car is simple, like anywhere in the world,  but not the same as renting the same vehicle in the U.S. […]