To explore Costa Rica in the most adventurous way and with freedom, an excellent alternative is to rent a car. Among the categories to choose from are:

| Car Type and Category |
Brands Available |
Description |
| Sedan Subcompact |
Toyota Yaris or similar |
Sedan, 1500 cc, 4 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 5 persons, CD player. |
| Sedan Compact* |
Mitsubishi Lancer or similar |
Sedan, 1600 cc, 4 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 5 persons, CD player. |
| SUV Subcompact |
Daihatsu Terios or similar |
4WD, 1300 cc, 5 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 4 persons, CD player. |
| SUV Compact |
Daihatsu BEGO or similar |
4WD, 1500 cc, 5 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 4 persons, CD player. |
| SUV Intermediate |
Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Rav4 or similar |
4WD, 2000 cc, 5 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 5 persons, CD player. |
| SUV Standard* |
Mitsubishi Montero Sport**, Jeep Liberty or similar |
4WD, 3000 cc, 5 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 5 persons, CD player. |
| SUV Full Size |
Montero GL** or similar |
4WD, 3000 cc, 5 doors, A/C, Power Steering, 7 persons, CD player. |
| MPV Minivan |
Mitsubishi L-300 or similar |
Minivan, 2500 cc, 4 doors, Frontal A/C, 12 persons, AM/FM Tape. |
SUV= Sport Utility Vehicle
MPV= Multi Passengers Vehicle
*Available in automatic transmission
**Available in Turbo Diesel Intercooler Engines
Other similar car categories, brands and models can be chosen in manual transmission (stick shift) or automatic transmission at an extra cost.
Conditions and benefits for renting cars:
- To be at least 21 years old of age.
- To present a valid passport and a current valid driver’s license.
- To guarantee the car rental a credit card must be presented with a minimum available of US$750 (only with Adobe Rent a Car, other companies may vary among categories) for deposit.
- The rates include unlimited mileage for rentals from the first day (apply just with Adobe Rent a Car, other companies require a minimum of three days of rental to apply for it).
- A Mobile Phone Program is available with Adobe Rent a Car (Free unlimited local inbound and outbound calls).
- Costa Rican Law requires the insurance for Collision, Damage, Waiver (CDW) and Responsibility for damage to third party.
- The daily rental rate does not include the deposit, fuel, additional driver, or other insurance options. Delivery and drop off charges might apply.
- Costa Rican Law requires the use of safety belts for all those who travel by car.
- If needed, please request availability of baby seats, coolers and surfboard racks when making the reservation.
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