Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

San José Pinilla travel guide

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You're Going to Love San José Pinilla

San José Pinilla 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything San José Pinilla has to offer.

When to visit San José Pinilla

San José Pinilla in June
Estimated hotel price
$274
1 night at 3-star hotel
San José Pinilla in June
Estimated hotel price
$274
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San José Pinilla

Plane

When flying to San José Pinilla, you’ll arrive at Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to San José Pinilla is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 119 miles from San José Pinilla. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Plane

When flying to San José Pinilla, you’ll arrive at Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to San José Pinilla is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 119 miles from San José Pinilla. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Airports near San José Pinilla

LIRLiberia
TNOTamarindo
FONLa Fortuna

Airlines serving San José Pinilla

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 San José Pinilla

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of San José Pinilla

Most booked hotels in San José Pinilla

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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)
$100+
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La Ramona Charming Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1020 reviews)
$73+
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Wyndham Tamarindo
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2825 reviews)
$123+
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Cabinas Las Olas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 404 reviews)
$101+
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1606 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in San José Pinilla

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in San José Pinilla (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.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in San José Pinilla (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.