If you want to visit Costa Rica on your own terms and at your own pace, then a great option would be to drive your way around the country. However, before you even leave home, make sure you thoroughly understand the rules of the road, to avoid confusions between the laws in your country and those in Costa Rica. Once you have done that, accounting for the distance you will be traveling and the places you wish to visit, turn to the internet and seek a reliable and conveniently priced car rental company.
Car Rental Options near the San Jose Airport
San Jose's centrally located Juan Santamarķa International Airport is an important Costa Rican gateway for air traffic. If you happen to land here on your arrival, and chances are you will, there will be plenty of convenient car rental options waiting for you just by the airport's premises. Most car rental Costa Rica San Jose agencies have offices right near the airport, while others run their business on Paseo Colon, on the west side of the town.
The major car rental Costa Rica airport agencies (many of which are known internationally) are easy to recognize, and include established names like Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz. All of these rent vehicles out of San Jose, as do a number of smaller local agencies.
Booking Your Rental Vehicle through an Online Specialist
To find competitively priced services and to get the chance to make early bookings, look for rent a car Costa Rica agencies that operate online. Among other advantages, hiring a reputable car rental service over the internet will help eliminate many of the uncertainties of driving in Costa Rica, as well as take the car rental arrangements off your hands. For instance, a reputable travel agency or tour operator will help you find a suitable vehicle, while taking care of all the rental details (i.e. mandatory and optional insurance). Lastly, they may help you secure better overall deals, and upon request, they will even deliver the car to pick you up at the airport when you arrive.
Given the really poor condition of Costa Rica's road infrastructure, it may be better all around to opt for a sturdy four-wheel drive vehicle in the first place. While the Costa Rican highway system is generally in good shape, once you exit the main arteries, you will find that the quality of the roads dwindles considerably. For that reason, unless your itinerary only includes compact and safe access ways, you should be better off with a four-wheel drive, even if it means spending more on your rental.
Trying to bring down the costs of rental by choosing a smaller, economy class car could easily backfire and ruin your trip, so it's better to be safe than sorry. Numerous car rental companies offer top condition four-wheel drive vehicles to suit any needs, so choose discerningly, make your bookings in advance, and have a great time driving your rental car around Costa Rica!
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