Rental Cars in Costa Rica :
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Driving
in Costa Rica can be a challenge to the newcomer. Until travelers
get used to the roads and local driving habits, it is best
to avoid driving at night, especially outside the city, never
leave anything of value in a parked car (even if it’s
in the trunk and the car is locked), and always drive defensively.
Hazards include pedestrians, animals on the road, huge potholes,
pavement that suddenly ends, unlit vehicles, sudden fog in
mountain areas, torrential rains, and reckless drivers.
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To
explore Costa Rica in the most adventurous way and with the
most freedom, an excellent alternative is to rent a car. Among
the models to choose from are:
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Type
of Car
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Description
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Toyota Yaris or
Nissan Sentra |
Compact sedan, 4 doors, 1500 cc, A/C, 5 pax, manual transmission. |
| Daihatsu Terios |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 1500 cc, 5 doors, 4 pax |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 2000 cc, 5 doors, 5 pax |
Toyota Rav4
or Frontier Pick Up |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 2000 cc, 5 doors, 5 pax
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 2400 cc, 5 doors, 5 pax |
| Mitsubishi L-300 |
Minivan, A/C, 3 doors, 12 pax |
| Mitsubishi Nativa
Montero Sport |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 4 doors, 5 pax
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 4 doors, 5 pax |
Toyota Four Runner
XTerra, Nissan Pathfinder
Suzuki Vitara XL7 |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 3400 cc, 4 doors, 5 pax
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 3400 cc, 4 doors, 5 pax
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 2800 cc, 5 doors, 5 pax |
| Mitsubishi Montero |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 3000 cc, 4 doors, 6 pax |
| Toyota Prado or Pathfinder 7 |
Four Wheel Drive, A/C, 5 doors, 7 pax |
| Nissan Urban |
Minivan, A/C, 3.0 L Diesel, 4 doors, 15 pax |
The
majority of these cars are manual transmission (stick shift);
among some models you will be able to obtain cars with automatic
transmission. Conditions for renting cars: |
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Conditions:
- Minimum 21
years of age.
- Present passport
and a currently valid driver’s license.
- The rates
include unlimited mileage for rentals of more than three days.
- The insurance
for collision, turning over, and responsibility for damage to
third party is required by law.
- The daily
rental rate does not include the deposit, gasoline, additional
driver, or other insurance options.
- A credit
card should be presented with a minimum availability of US$1,000
for the deposit.
- The laws
of Costa Rica require that the driver and passengers use safety
belts.
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