| Are you planning a trip to the beautiful country of | | | | a good idea to get one since your information is |
| Costa Rica? There is plenty to see in this country | | | | translated into several languages. |
| including the beaches on the Pacific and Atlantic | | | | Rental Car Locations |
| coasts, quaint colonial towns, and lush inland | | | | The majority of rental car companies have |
| rainforests. It would be impossible to see all of | | | | facilities at the San Jose airport which is most |
| this with buses and taxis so you should consider | | | | likely where you'll arrive and depart. Some also |
| renting a car. A rental car in Costa Rica will give | | | | have offices in town which can be more |
| you the ability to come and go as you please and | | | | convenient if you don't want to rent a car right |
| see places that aren't reachable by other forms | | | | when you arrive. Smaller local car rental |
| of transportation. | | | | companies may only have offices in town but |
| Since Costa Rica is a popular tourist destination | | | | they usually offer a pick up and drop off service |
| there are several local and international car rental | | | | to make it more convenient. |
| companies to choose from. Here are some tips | | | | Resort cities also have a few car rental offices in |
| on renting a car in Costa Rica. | | | | town. You can rent a car for just a day or two |
| Driving in Costa Rica | | | | to explore the sounding area and get away from |
| You might be worried about driving in a foreign | | | | the chaotic city. Some offer one way rentals so |
| country but Costa Rica is one of the most | | | | you can drive it back to San Jose and drop it off |
| developed Central American countries and the | | | | at the airport when you leave. |
| roads are in fairly good condition. The road rules | | | | Special Offers |
| are about the same as the U.S. so it's easy to | | | | Rental car companies are always having special |
| get the hang of it after a few hours of driving | | | | offers and discounts especially in the off-peak |
| around. | | | | season. Visit individual car rental websites to find |
| Check with the car rental company about what | | | | specials you may be eligible for. Most rental |
| kind of license you'll need. Sometimes you can | | | | companies partner with airlines so it's worth |
| just use your license from home but usually you'll | | | | checking with the airline you'll be traveling on. |
| need to get an international drivers license. An | | | | Discounts are usually available such as auto club, |
| international driver's license doesn't require a test | | | | senior and corporate discounts. Make sure you |
| and you can pick one up for a nominal fee from | | | | have the discount code and supply it when |
| an auto club such as AAA. Even if you're not | | | | booking your reservation. |
| required to have an international driver's license it's | | | | |