Costa Rica Car & Van Hire

Costa Rica's weather is temperate all year, with an average annual temperature of 26°-32° Celsius on the coasts and 23°-26° Celsius in the countryside and on the mountainsides.

Yes, a valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica.

No, you do not need an international driving licence but you will need a valid licence from your home country. You will need to have held your driving licence for a minimum of two consecutive years. Note: most of the cars in Costa Rica are manual. Make sure that you select the correct vehicle type (manual or automatic) when making your reservation.

The colón is the currency of Costa Rica. US dollars and major credit cards are also widely accepted.

You need a valid passport to visit Costa Rica. Depending on what country you are from, you may need an additional visa to enter Costa Rica. Be sure to check with the Costa Rica consulate for up-to-date information on entry requirements.

Yes, there are toll roads in Costa Rica. There are toll booths leaving San Jose on Route 27, as well as toll booths for exits on the motorway. You can pay these tolls in cash or credit card.

All petrol stations in Costa Rica are full service, meaning you do not pump your own petrol. There will be an attendant available to pump your petrol for you. Inform the attendant what type of fuel you need, and they will handle the rest.