Costa Rica is a small, tropical country in Central America. Bordering Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the southeast, "The Rich Coast" as it is called features long stretches of coastline on both the Caribbean Sea and North Pacific Ocean. For its small size Costa Rica offers a wide variety of micro-climates and a diverse landscape to explore by car rental, from rainforests and volcanoes to pristine beaches and the urban center of San Jose.
Most international travelers to Costa Rica will pick up their car rental from Juan Santamaria Airport in Alajuela. Located near the nation's capitol, San Jose, it is also known as the San Jose Airport. Costa Rica's only other international airport is the Liberia Airport, located in the Guanacaste region close to the beaches of the Pacific coast. For tours through Central America you can also reach Costa Rica by car rental from both Nicaragua and Panama via border crossings on the Inter-American Highway.
Another popular way to get to Costa Rica from neighboring countries is by boat, ferry, or cruise ship. The boats that run from San Carlos, Nicaragua to Los Chiles, Costa Rica are relatively nice and very inexpensive. Coming from Panama you can take a small cruise ship to Costa Rica which includes stops at National parks and remote beaches accessible only by boat along the way. Reserve your Costa Rica car rental to await your arrival in Los Chiles, or pick up a car hire at any of the international ports.
For navigating the dirt, gravel, and rock roads that are common throughout Costa Rica it is highly recommended to book a 4x4 car hire. CarHireX.com has the lowest rates on 4x4 car rentals, economy car hires, and luxury cars in Costa Rica. Begin your reservation by selecting a pick up location from the list below. Next, complete the booking engine at the top of the page with the rest of your travel details and enjoy the best car hire deals in Costa Rica.
