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Places to start your journey in Costa Rica

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4.9
Liberia Airport
Plaza Futura Guanacaste
Liberia, 50101
Costa Rica
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San Jose Airport
Juan Santamaría Int. Airport Oficentro Plaza aeropuerto C3
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Costa Rica

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Car rental in Costa Rica

With your SIXT car rental in Costa Rica, you’ll be ready to tour the countryside in style. Pick the perfect car category for your trip and drive a new vehicle from luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. With our affordable rates, you won’t have to sacrifice comfort to keep to your budget. Rent an SUV to tour the rugged mountainsides and volcanoes surrounding San Jose or book a premium sedan for a beachside adventure. SIXT has convenient locations at the Liberia and San Jose airports as well as in cities like San Jose, Guapiles and Penas Blancas. If you have any questions along the way, our friendly, English-speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 24/7.

SIXT services in Costa Rica

Choose from a wide range of vehicle categories when you rent a car in Costa Rica with SIXT. Our options include standard and premium sedans, pickups, passenger vans and SUVs. Don’t let getting lost ruin your adventure; add GPS to your rental to keep your trip on track. Adding an additional driver allows you to share the driving duties. And don’t forget child safety seats for the littlest adventurers in the family. Whether you’re seeking a weekend rental for a quick getaway or a long-term rental for an extended Costa Rica vacation, SIXT can accommodate your travel needs.

Best places to visit in Costa Rica

  • Corcovado National Park: With a SIXT car rental in Costa Rica, you can explore the secluded beaches, mangrove forests, and highland cloud forests of this 160-square-mile wilderness area along Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. The park features a wide variety of ecosystems where visitors can encounter squirrel monkeys, macaws, red-eyed tree frogs, and other native plants and animals.
  • Tamarindo: This vibrant beach town along Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast is known for its great surfing, sailing and sunbathing. Beachgoers can enjoy fishing, snorkeling or just lazing the day away on beautiful white sands. If you want a break from the beach, you can go bar hopping or ziplining, or spend the day hiking at the nearby Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
  • San Jose: Costa Rica’s capital city boasts museums and art galleries, beautiful parks, endless shopping opportunities and vibrant nightlife. Located in Costa Rica’s central valley, San Jose is a great base for popular day trips to nearby towns and eco-adventure parks as well as the national parks and volcanoes that the region is known for.

Driving Tips for Costa Rica

There are a few important rules of the road to know when driving in Costa Rica. You’ll drive on the right side of the road and are required to wear a seat belt. If you go to the beach, know that you are not allowed to drive on the sand. Road conditions can also vary and be in disrepair in places. Speed limits are 40 km/h in cities and 60 to 120 km/h on roads outside of cities. When driving through cities like San Jose, watch out for pedestrians in the road and keep your doors and windows locked while driving and parked.

Winter in Costa Rica

In winter, the sunshine and dry weather provide the perfect backdrop for your outdoor activities. Resort towns on the Pacific coast such as Playas Del Coco and Domical are in full swing as tourists flock to the beaches to relax and participate in water sports such as surfing and scuba diving. Towns like Puntarenas and Limon come alive to celebrate Carnival, which usually takes place in February. Winter is also the best season to explore Costa Rica’s rainforests.

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What our customers are saying

4.9
Vehicle handover
4.8
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4.7
The way to SIXT
Leticia G.
5.0
If you are thinking of renting a car in Tamarindo, you should choose Sixt. José was very helpful and patient with the process of renting our cars for our day trip excursion. He explained everything thoroughly and is very fair with his pricing and policies. The cars we got were in great condition. I couldn’t recommend renting with Sixt more, once again José and the employees are all so helpful and kind. Thank you so much José for making our trip so enjoyable!
Marty B.
5.0
Errol was the best. Quick, got us set with no issues. On time at the office. Easy to recommend.
Jose C.
5.0
First time in Tamarindo and had an amazing time, felt so conforted on all my trips tanks to the recomendations from the team and the quality cars of this rent a car.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Costa Rica. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Costa Rica

Car rental under 25 in Costa Rica

The minimum age for a SIXT rental in Costa Rica is 18, with a driver’s license held for at least 1 year. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and a young driver surcharge applies to those under 21.

Car rental without a credit card in Costa Rica

Cash payment in the local currency or US dollars are accepted for the rental, but you will also need to present a credit card as a guarantee. SIXT does not accept prepaid or debit cards in Costa Rica.

Documents you need to rent a car in Costa Rica

Everyone will need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year. Costa Ricans also need an ID, while foreign renters will need their passport.

It is not allowed to take your SIXT rental outside of Costa Rica. Doing so will void your vehicle’s protection.

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