Renting a car to tour Costa Rica is a great option, as it is gives you a flexible time schedule for traveling, plus one does not have to worry about things like pick pocketing or luggage theft. And though Costa Rica has an excellent public transportation system with plenty of tourist bus companies, renting a car is ideal for those who wish to travel off the beaten path. With a rental car, you can not only visit the larger more touristy cities of say Puntarenas, but you can also tour the less traversed paths of Southern Costa Rica.

One distinct advantage of using a rental car is that you can visit many of the secluded beaches along the coast. Touring these beaches are great, as they offer you a more tranquil and secluded environment to relax or surf in. This way you can avoid the crowds, and spend more quality time taking in the beautiful surrounding environs.

Renting a car is also a fantastic option if you are in Costa Rica on a surfing adventure. This is because you can get around easily without the pain of having to lug your surfboard on and off buses and planes. With a car you also can be more adventurous and visit the many remote surf breaks along Costa Rica’s shoreline.

Compared to other parts of Costa Rica, the climate along the North Pacific Coast is typically hot and dry. Home to vast expanses of tropical dry forests that often line the beaches, this area plays host to an array of animals including many species of sea birds and monkeys. North of Tamarindo is the Marino las Baulas National Park, where every year hundreds of leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.

And while you can get lost driving in Costa Rica, as the roads are not well marked, our website has over 40 different maps of the various regions that you can print out so as to avoid any problems. One thing that you also need to keep in mind is not to repair your rental car if it breaks down, as you will not be compensated for it. If your car does break down, call the rental company immediately. Also be sure to ask for a written confirmation when renting a car so that you are aware of any and all charges that can appear on your rental bill.