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

Tilarán travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tilarán

With a population of 7.301, Tilarán is a must-see destination in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tilarán to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tilarán

Tilarán in February
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tilarán in February
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tilarán

Plane

Although Tilarán doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Fortuna (FON), which is located 43 km from Tilarán. Liberia is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Tilarán from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Tilarán is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 112 km from Tilarán. You’ll find branches of Priceless and U-Save, among others, in San José.

Plane

Although Tilarán doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Fortuna (FON), which is located 43 km from Tilarán. Liberia is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Tilarán from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Tilarán is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 112 km from Tilarán. You’ll find branches of Priceless and U-Save, among others, in San José.

Airports near Tilarán

LIRLiberia
FONLa Fortuna
SJOSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Airlines serving Tilarán

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,525 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,119 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,532 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,031 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,839 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (636 reviews)
Air China
Good (161 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,649 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tilarán

Most booked hotels in Tilarán

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Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8, 511 reviews)
$68+
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Hotel Cielo Azul Resort
3 stars
Good (7.6, 122 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Tilarán

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Tilarán (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 Tilarán (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.