Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cabo Velas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cabo Velas

Cabo Velas is a must-see destination in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cabo Velas has to offer.

How to Get to Cabo Velas

Plane

When flying to Cabo Velas, you’ll arrive at Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cabo Velas is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 194 km from Cabo Velas. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Plane

When flying to Cabo Velas, you’ll arrive at Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cabo Velas is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 194 km from Cabo Velas. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Airports near Cabo Velas

LIRLiberia
TNOTamarindo
FONLa Fortuna

Airlines serving Cabo Velas

Lufthansa
Good (8,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,049 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,827 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,980 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (573 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (457 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,434 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (318 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,215 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
SANSA
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cabo Velas

Most booked hotels in Cabo Velas

Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel – Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, 796 reviews)
$244+
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Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1184 reviews)
$97+
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Wyndham Tamarindo
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2827 reviews)
$123+
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1606 reviews)
$163+
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JW Marriott Hotel Guanacaste Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 149 reviews)
$208+
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Occidental Tamarindo
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1897 reviews)
$191+
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Renting a car in Cabo Velas

Renting a car in Cabo Velas costs $5 per day, on average, or $27 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 228% cheaper than airport locations in Cabo Velas.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Cabo Velas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88.

Renting a car in Cabo Velas costs $5 per day, on average, or $27 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 228% cheaper than airport locations in Cabo Velas.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Cabo Velas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88.