Costa Rica Rental Car agencies require reservations (especially in the dry season (December-April) and for Christmas and holidays). Make sure you’re clear about Costa Rica rental car one-way drop-off fees, late return penalties, etc.

Look carefully at the rental cars in terms of the different agencies. For the same model there may be differences in prices, dropoff rates, or insurance. Most rental car agencies will provide unlimited mileage with just one day. Most agencies can rent baby chairs, roofracks, and some will rent camping and surfing equipment.

Manual transmission is the norm, but automatics can be obtained.

Renting a car in a foreign country, particularly in Latin America, sounds as if it can be a risky business. Abuses, dodgy vehicles, unexpected credit card charges: these are mentioned at some point by some of the more detailed guide books.

With appropriate care there is no difficulty in renting in Costa Rica. It is important to recognize that tourism is well-established in the country and that competition has helped to establish fair international practices among the rental car companies.

If you are likely to be going off the main paved roads, or are driving during the rainy season when potholes are at their worst, seriously consider a 4WD Costa Rica rental car.

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