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Liberia car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Liberia

  • While there are shuttle and bus services that bring visitors into the city from the airport or other locations, public transportation within Liberia is limited, making taxis one of the most viable modes of transport. By securing a Liberia car rental, travelers can have the autonomy and flexibility to travel throughout the city without being restricted by ride availability and without having to waste time waiting for a ride to arrive. What’s more, independent vehicles will put off-the-beaten-path locations within reach and will allow travelers to determine arrival and departure times for outings. Coupled with the affordability of rental vehicles in Liberia, the option is also cost-effective.
  • The Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, otherwise referred to as the Liberia Costa Rica Airport (LIR), hosts several car rental kiosks for rental companies, including Enterprise, Budget, Avis, National, Sixt, and Europcar, among others. There are representatives for the companies at the airport, so whether you have a reservation or not, you can usually grab a car rental in Liberia from here. As you’re exiting the terminal, you’ll find rental desks to the far left of the building, with vehicles in the adjacent parking lot.
  • The road systems throughout Costa Rica were updated to include stoplights at several intersections where previously there had only been stop signs, however, in many of these updated locations, the original stop signs were not removed, so the intersection includes both forms of traffic instruction. If you come across such an intersection while driving your car rental in Liberia, you will want to take heed of the traffic light—if the light indicates green, proceed through the intersection without stopping.
  • The months of January through early May tend to be peak tourist season in Liberia since these are the driest months of the year. Travelers can expect roadways to be more congested during these periods, especially given the fact that limited public transportation options encourage visitors to rent personal vehicles. Drivers in rental cars should stay alert on these more crowded roadways, particularly when it comes to buses and 18-wheelers, as they often do not yield to passenger cars—it is recommended to let these types of vehicles pass. Also stay alert for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
  • Book your rental car in Liberia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Liberia are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

Liberia car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Liberia 
Verified travelerMar 2024
I started with a Corolla auto and ended up with a Toyota Cross. Both are great cars but I prefer the Cross
Verified travelerApr 2024
We drove the Country. Definitely a great experience.
StephenMar 2024
It is best to rent an SUV or 4x4 for getting around the area. Do your research on car rental in Costa Rica as the fees differ from most countries.
julius andreiDec 2023
Very useful for those who are willing to drive around and explore. If you’re planning to just stay at a hotel or all-Inclusive resort, and occasionally do excursions outside your lodging then it may not be worth renting a vehicle. Transportation to and from the hotels/ resorts are expensive but still cheaper than having to rent a vehicle.
Verified travelerJan 2024
Driving is always an adventure in Liberia or anywhere in Costa Rica. Parking is very limited at times and road signs/directions are non-existent. Drive carefully and walk as much as possible and your stress level will be lowered tremendously.
Verified travelerDec 2023
Payless is a great option if you’re looking for a van! Their customer service was outstanding.
Verified travelerFeb 2024
Rent with an international carrier. Europcar was a great alternative
Verified travelerFeb 2024
Driving in Costa Rica is pretty easy. Just watch out for speed bumps (reductor), and make sure you grab the gas station receipts and look up the charges in your credit card statement later
Verified travelerJan 2024
Driving in the country was great. Do the research and make sure to have a credit card printout to avoid the price gauging insurance fees. They will not accept American car insurance.
Verified travelerFeb 2024
We would warn of many roads being incredibly rough and very winding roads with minimal lighting, resulting in the need to travel carefully.
Verified travelerJan 2024
Get Waze to get you around. Most of the time you’re in the middle of no where so get gas when you can
Verified travelerJan 2024
Driving was ok. Some roads on very ooor condition . 4 wheel drive recommended if leaving major highways.
EricFeb 2024
Be prepared for the mandatory insurance - they aren't trying to scam you, it's part of the law
JoelFeb 2024
Driving is a breeze....expect bad road conditions.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Locals all have coups so you dont need a 4 wheel like the staff suggested. We went with a nissan versa and it was fine on dirt and gravel roads.
MalcolmAug 2023
Be aware of the speed limit, school zones and “reductors” everywhere. We didn’t see any but police check stops are quite common.
DanielAug 2023
Be aware of aggressive drivers
Verified travelerMay 2023
It was quick and easy for me.
Verified travelerMay 2023
I would suggest asking how much the insurance and deposit will be. Apparently it is not standard, and ranges GREATLY from place to place

FAQs about renting a car in Liberia

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Liberia?

    The terrain on roadways in Liberia can be a bit unpredictable—the rainy season can wreak havoc on the roads, causing grounds to washout, resulting in potholes or even missing segments of the road. To make the drives more comfortable, an SUV, 4WD, or other such vehicles would be suitable options for travelers to the city. What’s more, visitors anticipating excursions to locations off-the-beaten-path will benefit from the added ruggedness and durability afforded by a car designed to navigate uneven roads.

  • What’s the speed limit in Liberia?

    Speed limits in Liberia will vary depending on the region. On highways, the posted speed limit will typically be around 90km/h (55mph). For populated urban areas, the posted limits are around 40km/h (25mph), however, around schools and hospitals, drivers can expect to see posted limits around 25km/h (15mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Liberia?

    There are a limited number of pay-to-park parking lots that provide space for tourists in Downtown Liberia. Two good options include Parqueo Ferretería San Carlos at the crossroads of Calle 10 and Av 3 and Parqueo Publico San Rafael Arcángel along Calle 3 between Av 2 Francisco Mayorga Rivas and Av 25 de Julio. There are also some parking options at the public parks in the city. You can expect metered parking to cost around ₡700 ($1) per hour.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Liberia?

    The average price of fuel in Liberia is $9.03 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $108 and $144, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Liberia?

    Economy (Toyota Rush or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Liberia.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Liberia?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Liberia?

    An Economy car hire in Liberia costs $55 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Liberia?

    An Intermediate car hire in Liberia costs $44 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car hire cost in Liberia?

    A Premium car hire in Liberia costs $131 per day, on average.

Liberia car rental reviews and directory

Payless

5.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

5.1

One location in Liberia

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4 Km West Of D Oduber Intl Apo

+506 2667 0808

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Payless has great customer service for the situation we were out in. The insurance prices are crazy but at the end of the day it wasn’t Payless fault. This is a country requirement that we did understand prior to booking. The pick up was easy and Luis was great!! Drop off was simple as well and super friendly. Car was cleaned when we picked up and that was appreciated.

4.0 Mediocre

Mar 2024

KAYAK
No problem being picked up from Liberia Airport to off-site pickup location . . . It was either a pay an extra $419 for " a 'mandatory' 3rd person collision insurance" or no rental!!!! This was $419 payment for a $147 7-day rental!! The personnel at Payless were were helpful to secure a taxi to Playa del Coco for $60.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Hit with so many unexpected fees, we went to another place.

Cons:

Honesty about price

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Transport to and from airport

Cons:

Insurance shouldn’t be a hidden cost. Over $200 in insurance costs “mandatory” per the office in Costa Rica

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I was quoted a low price then told that the price was double. And I did not take the car. I rented a car from another company that was honest about the pricing upfront. I paid more for the company that was honest.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

My car wasn’t available

1 out of 10

Avis

5.2

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

4.9

One location in Liberia

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Liberia Intl Apo

+506 2509 5950

Monday05:00 - 22:30
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2.0 Poor

Mar 2024

KAYAK
It took them 45-60 minutes to check out each guest, were understaffed, and were not communicative about the situation. They were oversold and did not have the car we reserved. After waiting in line for 2 hours we left, went to another agency and had a better car, at the same price, in no more than 15 minutes. Zero stars avoid this place

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
The check-in process is still too slow and bureaucratic in CR (not just Avis) but this office was very smooth and professional

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
near airport; fast shuttle; air conditioned office while checking in; insurance requirements are expensive but worth it for the peace of mind; return was super easy; shuttle back to the airport was quick with only a few minutes wait time. overall great experience -- especially since the car I got was basically brand-new, used diesel and therefore cost almost nothing, and supported Android Auto for access to my music and maps.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Avis was extremely reliable and easy despite the reviews that were read online. Would recommend.

4.0 Mediocre

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Borderline scam, and I place about 60% blame on Expedia/carrentals.com/kayak. When I came to pick up the car, the price suddenly doubled due to the “mandatory” liability insurance that was not at all disclosed in any of the previous communications from CarRentals.com or Avis. Moreover, I had to reach out to the (superb) Amex support team to get a letter of coverage (at night in a foreign country) to avoid having to buy optional CDW insurance from Avis as well. Again, this was in no way disclosed at any time between the booking and the pickup. A terrible way to start a great vacation! I recommend looking up an independent car rental company and skipping both Avis and these middlemen.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Used a credit card that has full coverage insurance for 30 days. However once we arrived the agent wanted a letter with our name and card number stating the coverage. Credit card company could not provide the letter in a day therefore we were charged an extra $40 per day for Avis insurance coverage. We witnessed serval people with same problem. We did not have the same problem last year when we booked with another car rental company.

1 out of 14

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.4

Wonderful

17 reviews

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.0

3 locations in Liberia

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1km E From Daniel Oduber Arpt

+506 2242 7818

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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Hilton Garden Hotel

+506 2242 7800

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Liberia International Airport

+506 2242 7818

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2024

KAYAK
We had to use our spare tire and Raul was a great help ensuring we got a new tire on the SUV and a new spare for all our travels around Costa Rica.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

KAYAK
All the process from reserving has been very good and the customer service has also been great

2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
The whole thing sucked from the get go The price started really good but was not honored by enterprise the pick up location changed nightmare all round

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
The exceptional services!

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

KAYAK
We had an excellent experience, Ana Eugenia was exceptionnel. She delivered the car at our condo, came to the condo when the renewal was due. Could not be better serve.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2023

KAYAK
Excellent customer service!!

1 out of 3

National

8.7

Very Good

9 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

6.8

4 locations in Liberia

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1km E From Daniel Oduber Arpt

+506 2242 7889

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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Hilton Garden Hotel

+506 2242 7878

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Liberia International Airport

+506 2242 7889

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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Solarium, Ruta 21

+506 2210 1000 ext. 825

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up was a nightmare. We were completely lied to about the price online. When we just so happen to have printed out the pricing we were given online they did give us a discount but still at about double the price we agreed to.

Cons:

You need to vet your providers prior to displaying prices. The price you listed vs the price we had to pay was vastly different.

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2022

KAYAK
Vehicle was a little beat up, but can be expected in Latin America

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
I have rented a car previously in Costa Rica. You have to understand that the price you are going to pay will be more them what you see here. They have a national insurance that is required no matter whether you have coverage on your credit card or your personal insurance. It typically adds $12-$13 additional per day. They also have other insurances that are OPTIONAL. You have to be careful because many unscrupulous rental agencies will try to tack these on additionally. If your credit card or insurance will cover you for renting the car then you need to bring documentation of such and show them to the rental agency. At National, as soon as I showed them this documentation I was able to decline the other VERY EXPENSIVE optional coverages. At some other agencies, this was not quite as easy and I did end up having to pay for some of the additional coverages despite the documentation. Make sure you do your research before you rent a car in Costa Rica. It definitely is different than renting it in the States.

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.5

Very Good

13 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

7.8

3 locations in Liberia

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1km E From Daniel Oduber Arpt

+506 2242 7885

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
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Sunday06:00 - 22:00

Hilton Garden Hotel

+506 2242 7733

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Liberia International Airport

+506 2242 7885

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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2.0 Poor

Sep 2023

KAYAK
they're policies sucks

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off were very easy. Everyone was so nice. We also experienced a problem after we headed south. The Jaco Alamo office was very quick to fix the problem and get us back on the road. Gracias!!

Cons:

Well, the Alamo complete insurance package is crazy expensive

2.0 Poor

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff. Easy process. Clean car.

Cons:

Hidden fees and required insurance resulted in a 3x increase to quoted rate from website. Instead of $246.93, total cost was $735.13. Kayak is a joke. This is the ultimate rip-off as there was no way to accurately compare REAL cost of the rental. Further, the front end of this car was in terrible shape. At the first bump encountered, the left front end slammed loudly - which was an indicator of a car that was unsafe to drive. Very disappointed is an understatement.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Great truck !

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2023

KAYAK
Pickup and drop off the staff were fantastic with no hassles. Alex in Liberia was fantasitic and got us on our way very quickly. The staff in Uvita were great as well.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2022

KAYAK
Ana in Nosara was very helpful & Steven & Jean Paul in SanJose we’re excellent. All of them were helpful, great to work with, and gave great customer service. A plus people!

1 out of 3

Dollar

6.5

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.7

One location in Liberia

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Liberia Intl Ap

+506 4052 2000

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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8.0 Very Good

Jan 2022

KAYAK
The car was not in amazing shape. But for us, that was totally fine. It got us up some steep hills and winding, rocky Costa Rican roads. Totally had enough power, got us everywhere but not much of a looker :) Certainly not a Toyota Land Cruiser. But completely funcional.

1 out of 1

Ace

6.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Liberia

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Plaza Solarium Local 3

+506 7128 6254

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff great to deal with

2.0 Poor

Apr 2022

KAYAK
My prepaid insurance through your website was not honored. I had to spend $250 extra just on the insurance. The car was 5 years old and beat up. It had 110000 kilometers on the odometer. I reserved automatic and I was offered a manual transmission for the same money. Major disappointment. Also they requested $1,000.00 deposit!!! That’s way far from the industry standard.

1 out of 1

Budget

5.9

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

5.1

3 locations in Liberia

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Daniel Oduber Intl Airport

+506 2436 2062

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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Liberia Town 9 Km West

+506 2436 2063

Monday05:00 - 22:30
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Route 21

+506 2436 2061

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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6.0 Okay

May 2022

KAYAK
1) My reservation amount was completely different than what they ended up charging me: I had a reservation for 359 usd and they ended up charging me 544. My boyfriend got them down to the right amount. I knew to expect them to add all the extras and I successfully denied insurance by bringing my CC insurance certificate. I have to say that after we went back to complain she was able to reduce the amount to what it was supposed to be. 2) Car flooded: The rental car clearly had a faulty seal near the windshield because when it rained in Costa Rica, water was pouring in at our feet. It continued to drip for a whole week which made driving quite annoying and wet when it shouldn’t have. 3) car made some freaky noises: The car made questionable sounds intermittently. Usually when turning and breaking. Good things: -return was super easy -I liked that they had a sheet to review and sign off on current damage and suggested we video the car. -they did eventually return the extra charges when we ended up catching them. But this delayed our trip but 1.5 h and we ended up driving after sunset

2.0 Poor

May 2022

KAYAK
Our connecting flight got delayed and we missed our flight to Costa Rica by a day. Tried calling them directly to let them know that we would be coming in later than expected. No one answered their phones. Upon arrival the next day they had to offer us a new contract because of the date change. This was fine but they were going to charge us more money for less days due to this (150$ USD). We ended up going with another company. Pretty disappointing.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2022

KAYAK
Budget Costa Rica is a total rip off and has terrible customer service. If you happen to get COVID and need to return the car late they charge you an insane amount and have no compassion for the situation other than laughing at you. Avoid.

1 out of 1

Europcar

4.8

Mediocre

2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.3

One location in Liberia

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Locations in Liberia

, Boulevard Aeropuerto, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica

+506 7214 0082

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4.0 Mediocre

Jan 2022

KAYAK
The car was dirty when we picked it up, and had faulty windshield wipers. Also, contrary to what we were told by Europcar when we made the online booking, the Europcar agency in Costa Rica did not honour the insurance we have via our Visa card, even though we provided a letter from the insurance company (Manulife, one of the biggest in Canada). Also, when we made the online booking, Europcar informed us that we needed to purchase an international driver's licence for Costa Rica. That information turned out to be incorrect. Not a good experience with Europcar.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2022

KAYAK
They cancelled my rental a couple of days before arrival “due to COVID”. Yet they were still renting other cars. Jerk move, Europcar.

1 out of 1

Economy Rent a Car

4.6

Mediocre

18 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.4

2 locations in Liberia

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2 Km East from Liberia International Airport

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Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport

+506 2299 2000

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6.0 Okay

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Cost was supposed to be $224.97 for a week, plus I paid about $88 for Allianz insurance when I booked stateside. On arrival at the rental place in Costa Rica I was told the Allianz insurance only covers collision, and I also need liability insurance. Not sure if this is true or a scam, but ended up paying $495 for the week (rental plus cheapest liability insurance option). The car had 74,000 miles. Low pressure light came on on the last day, so i had to have the gas station pump up the tires, though fortunately did not go flat.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, staff very friendly and helpful, took us to the bus stop for return to Flamingo

2.0 Poor

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

Price is incredibly misleading. What I reserved was a week long rental for a SUV. When we finally got to the rental counter, they surprised us with government mandated insurance, which caused the price to skyrocket. By the end of it, the cheapest option we had, which was “insurance” that still has us liable for all damages and expenses to the sum of $500+ for a week. Had I known the total price before booking, I wouldn’t have even bothered. Look elsewhere for a car rental.

6.0 Okay

Sep 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was relatively new, drop-off was easy

Cons:

WAY More expensive than online quote. They fail to mention that even if you purchase insurance you still need to buy another 3rd party insurance at almost $40/day. Brakes squeaked all week

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

KAYAK
I wish I had bought insurance up front

2.0 Poor

Mar 2023

KAYAK
Worse car rental experience ever! After deciding to drop off the car sooner than originally planned, I have visited the office to discuss my refund options and was given a refund breakdown by the front desk person. However, on the day of the return, they gave me a completely different refund amount (HALF of what i was told originally), tried to threaten me, and challenged me to submit a claim with my CC company! After multiple emails back and forth with their "customer service team", they were still unable to provide me with the refund breakdown calculation, and then just ignored my emails all together. I am working through a CC claim at this point. STAY CLEAR, they are obviously struggling, and will rip you off without a second thought.

1 out of 6

NU Car

4.2

Mediocre

10 reviews

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

4.2

One location in Liberia

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7 Km West Of Airport Entrance

+506 2665 1159

Monday07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 16:00
Saturday07:00 - 16:00
Sunday07:00 - 16:00

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4.0 Mediocre

May 2023

KAYAK
We booked for $238, when we arrived we were driven to a remote area. We were then shown a beat up van, told it would be another $383 for MANDATORY insurance and ANOTHER $1600 for a refundable deposit! I was told if I wanted to cancel I could, but they couldn’t guarantee I would get my prepaid 2 $238 back. The van had a horrible sound underneath in the axle and could barely drive up the hills on the main highways. The only positive experience, was when I texted the actual owner, he had them bring 2 nice Suzukis to replace it. I was happily surprised with how well the change out went. The first part was VERY stressful, but it all worked out okay. I would say 80% of their fleet is pretty busted though. Just know what you are getting into.

2.0 Poor

May 2022

KAYAK
Terrible check in experience. Charged 3 times the cost of car for insurance at pickup. Took nearly an hour to get checked in with only two customers in front of us. Other customers left unhappy too due to hidden fees and not having 4x4 vehicles that were requested. Beat up car but mechanically sound. Definitely avoid!

2.0 Poor

Apr 2022

KAYAK
This is a scam. Rental car is asking separate insurance through them which they quoted $980.00 despite me buying comprehensive insurance through Kayak/ Allianz. Also they wanted $3000 deposit. Ended up not renting the car. Please read reviews from other travelers and save vacationers being scammed in a foreign country. Thanks.

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2022

KAYAK
Reliable vehicle.

4.0 Mediocre

Mar 2022

KAYAK
Car was mechanically basic and getting worn out.

8.0 Very Good

Mar 2022

KAYAK
Loved the ease of rental, but did not love the rep telling me one price over the phone then the very next day, trying to swindle me out of $50 by telling me a different price. The second I pointed it out he changed it back to the original price but he sure did try

1 out of 3

U-Save

4.2

Mediocre

13 reviews

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.5

One location in Liberia

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5 Km West of Liberia Int’l Airport

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
This is not a real business. They lie about the amount you have to pay in Costa Rica taxes. They take one hour to pick us up from the airport. Cars and installation is a rundown. Horrible experience.

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2024

KAYAK
The pick up was not good - very hard to find van, took 30-40 minutes just to get picked up (while many other car rental agency vans came and went). Car itself was not good - over 175k miles, ancient features, no audio, could barely make it up large hills, could not accelerate at all (which is a problem on Costa Rica roads). The best part was the drop off process - that was very quick and easy.

2.0 Poor

Mar 2024

KAYAK
If comfort and safety are of no interest to you then this is your car! Still have a big binder of CDs laying around the house from your teens? Hate back up cameras and automatic transmissions? Think those pesky key fobs are just and inconvenience? This is the car for you! If you would like to double the price for the “mandatory insurance” and get a hold put on your credit card for the entire value of the vehicle, this is the car for you! One positive is that even if you forget something in the car no one is breaking in, because you have the worst car in the lot no matter where you go! Honestly, it’s a shame that kayak recommends places like this. I thought that maybe other rental companies didn’t operate in Costa Rica so this was a good option… turns out all the major car rental companies are there and it doesn’t cost any more than this place. The staff was nice enough, just doing their job… but you can get that most places.

4.0 Mediocre

Mar 2024

KAYAK
New Chinese car was a piece of junk. The radio would not pickup one single station, phone charging jack didn’t work, car was underpowered for its size, gas economy was approximately 10-12 MPG because you had to give it full throttle most of the time ie: passing, hills .But worst of all price quoted $400 for two weeks but when we picked it up there was an additional $400 in hidden fees. The agent said it was all due to government regulations (who knows as at that point there was no way to check) so it cost us more than a three week rental last year. To say I am dissatisfied would be an understatement!

8.0 Very Good

Feb 2024

KAYAK
The vehicle was compact and conducive to very questionable roads throughout our stay in Costa Rica. We were disappointed to find out upon arriving to the area where we were staying that the USB port in the SUV did not work. Since most individuals renting are relying upon their phones for GPS in a foreign country (as was the case for us), we could not have made do without having the ability to charge our phone. As such, it resulted in us buying a power bank that cost us over $80 USD. A functional USB port in any rental is of high priority. In our minds, this should have resulted in a discount after the fact, especially in light of the additional expenditure that resulted for us.

2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
They gave away my rental vehicle after my flight arrived late. No other options were available

1 out of 5

Hertz

3.5

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.3

Value for money

3.2

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Airport Blvd Liberia

+506 4036 9512

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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6.0 Okay

Jul 2024

KAYAK
Great service, but the total cost was about three times what had been quoted. This is due to fees and required insurance.

4.0 Mediocre

Jul 2024

KAYAK
They charged me triple what kayak quoted me, gave me a massive song and dance about how kayak and all 3rd party places are scams and I shouldn’t use them. Gas gauge on the rig was broken to always show full, discovered the truck was down 12 liters of diesel when I picked it up. I still did the ethical thing and topped it off to fill before drop off. The big kicker!! The G-D airport shuttle guy has taken the rest of the day off and I had to pay $15 US for a taxi 1.5 miles down the road! This was at like 8:40 PM when they advertise shuttle is available until 10 pm.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2024

KAYAK
Got a set value for the car with insurance and taxes for $100 at the airport. Got driven by the company shuttle to the pick up location. And was charged more money

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Great experience overall

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Kayak sold me an invalid insurance that was not licensed in Costa Rica leading me to believe the rental was about half the cost of what it ended up being.. had I known the cost up front, I would not have booked the reservation. The beginning of our trip felt like a scam and now I have to try and get a refund for invalid insurance. WATCH OUT FOR THIS SCAM

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Very good as usual. The shuttle to the airport was slow.

Firefly

2.3

Cleanliness

2.9

Comfort

2.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.9

Value for money

2.1

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Firefly Liberia Airport, Ruta 21

+506 2668 1048

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
Saturday05:00 - 22:30
Sunday05:00 - 22:30

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Totally a bait and switch scam. Ended up paying 4x more than what I booked for

2.0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
The advertised/agreed-upon price is not the same as the price presented by hertz/firefly when you show up to the store store. The google reviews are poor for this store and are correct. The company forces you to provide an insurance letter from your credit card company and forced us to purchase 3d party collision insurance and more than doubled the agreed-upon price.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2022

KAYAK
When I gort there was told there were no cars available. A total scam

4.0 Mediocre

Mar 2024

KAYAK
PRice was the double of the quote

2.0 Poor

Mar 2023

KAYAK
Flight was late and car was no longer available!!!

2.0 Poor

Feb 2022

KAYAK
Please have a manager reach out. No car was provided. Family of 5 left at the airport with no transportation.

easyCar

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Solarium Plaza, 1km South Of Daniel Oduber International Airport

+506 2667 0608

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I was not able to cancel and couldn’t get in touch with anyone.

Sixt

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Plaza Futura Guanacaste

+506 4000 7496

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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Thrifty

6.0

Okay

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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia Airport

+506 4052 5210

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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MEXRENTACAR

2.0

Poor

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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

4.0

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Route 21 Guardia Liberia

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NextCar

3.5

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Solarium, Office 21

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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2.0 Poor

Jul 2024

KAYAK
Place is a scam

ADOBE

6.0

Okay

No reviews available

2 locations in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Adobe Rent a Car-Guardia (LIR), Route 21, Guardia (Liberia) Nacascolo, Liberia, Guanacaste - Costa Rica

+506 2542 4848

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

International Airport Daniel Oduber of Guanacaste

+506 2667 0608

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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keddy by Europcar

4.0

Mediocre

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One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Solarium Plaza#3- Meet & Greet Service

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E-Z Rent-A-Car

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Solarium Plaza #3 - Europcar

+506 2668 0125

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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GREEN MOTION

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia International Airport, Liberia

(506) 2668-1212/(506) 2668-1213

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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Apex

8.5

Very Good

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One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl Apo

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Econorent

6.4

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia Airport LIR

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Right Cars

4.7

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia International Airport

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York Car Rental

4.1

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

2 kilometers east of Daniel Oduber airport

+506 7004 0091

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FlexWays

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

2 locations in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Boulevard Aeropuerto

+54 11 6009 3539

Monday07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 16:00
Saturday07:00 - 16:00
Sunday07:00 - 16:00

Guanacaste

+54 11 6009 3539

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Amigo Rent A Car

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3 locations in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

From Daniel Oduber International Airport 5 Km E., Liberia

+506 2665 0787

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Hotel Riu - Riu Palace Guanacaste, Carrillo / Guanacaste, Carrillo.

+506 2697 1735

Monday07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 16:00
Saturday07:00 - 16:00
Sunday07:00 - 16:00

Liberia International Airport

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Target Car Rental

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2 locations in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia Downtown

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Liberia International Airport

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Deal Mobility Rent a Car

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One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

, Boulevard Aeropuerto, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia

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Fox

No score available yet

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

4 Kilometers West Of Liberia Airport

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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L&M Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

2kms East From Liberia Intl Airport

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Mirage Car Rental

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One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia International Airport

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Move Mee

No score available yet

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Aeropuerto Liberia

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Plaza Futura 1,frente Aeropuerto

+86 10 6064 1387

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Sovoy

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One location in Liberia

Locations in Liberia

Liberia Airport LIR

+506 2436 2071

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223 travellers who rented a car in Liberia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.6

Car hire locations in or near Liberia

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Economy

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Liberia car hire information

Pick-up locationLiberia
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Airport locations38