Guanacaste car rentals

On average a rental car in Guanacaste costs $40 per day.

Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Guanacaste.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Payless ($5/day), U-Save ($5/day) and Ace ($5/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Guanacaste is Alamo (8.0, 61 reviews).

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Guanacaste are Liberia (93% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Guanacaste), Tamarindo (4%) and Nosara (1%).

On average a rental car in Guanacaste costs $138 per week ($20 per day).

On average a rental car in Guanacaste costs $590 per month ($20 per day).

Yes, a set of wheels come in handy when you have a packed itinerary during your visit to Guanacaste. When you have a rental, you take control of your vacation. Instead of being under the mercy of bus and train schedules while in town, make your schedule. Leave for a road trip at your own time. Although buses run to several areas in Guanacaste, they mostly run to destinations in the coastal parts and beaches. This makes them unreliable if your itinerary involves exploring other areas as well.

You will drive on the right side in Guanacaste and overtake on the left. Driving Guanacaste rentals under the influence of alcohol is an offense punishable by a fine, and you should not be behind the wheel if your BAC is more than 0.05%. Also, don’t exceed speed limits on the road. The speed limits in Guanacaste are relatively lower than in most places due to its wet climate. Do not exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) within cities and 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns. The limit around school zones is 20 km/h (12 mph).

The minimum age requirement for renters is 21. Those between 21 to 24 years will incur an underage surcharge. On the other hand, travelers above 85 cannot rent a car in Guanacaste. Renters should also provide a valid driver’s license from their country of residence. You will need an international driver’s permit if you have a digital driver’s license or a license in the non-Roman alphabet. You also need a major credit card like Mastercard, which has names matching those on the driver’s license.