Renting a car in Costa Rica? Then you don't want to MISS these very INFORMATIVE videos.
All car rental agencies in Costa Rica are NOT created equal regardless of how recognizable their names may be in the States. So by the time you sign on the dotted line it could literally be hundreds more than you expected and can put a serious crimp on your travel plans, especially if you budget is tight. Don't miss this INFO and double especially the first video. It's a little long but loaded with relevant information that you need to KNOW.
*The only bit of INFO I probably would have mentioned in the first video is to really check-over your car, make sure everything works and note ALL scratches, dents, broken parts etc so there's no problems when you return the car. This has been known to be a problem with dishonest agents.
This next video is about a SCAM that's been run on unexpecting tourists for a LONG time but is totally avoidable for those in the know.
We like Vamos 4x4. But we're definitely not saying they're the only game in town. We stick with what we like. Check out the video to see why we like them.
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I rented a Jimny for a 2 week vacation in june from Solid. Total cost was $487 and included all insurance. the car was delivered to the hotel in san jose and we dropped it off at Jimenez. the guy who delivered the car did an accurate job documenting all the scratches and dents and when we returned it there were no surprises. so Solid is another good option.
I should point out that the rental for $487US was for 6 days. fuel was not included. the drive was from san jose down to Puerto Jimenez. the drive was excellent and I will definitely rent a car in CR again.
During my first stay the bf and I rented from Thrify - very expensive for 3 weeks. The next time we rented from a private car rental place and SO much cheaper and they were great. Next week when I arrive I'm renting from a private rental again; Dean C. Krieg, MBA -- Owner, "Rent a 4x4 in Costa Rica" I think I lucked out finding a trust worthy private rental place. I would never go back and rent from any of the nationally well-known companies again.
Can you tell us how much it cost, all totaled, for both Thrifty's and the independent and for how long and what was included? also the name of the independent one? this would be helpful for other people researching who to rent from.
When you receive the car make sure that EVERYTHING works. The car I rented from this company was a nightmare (which was not fit to be rented) which ended with me being stalled on the Pista on a Baiely bridge in front of a huge 18 wheeler. The car barely made it to the side of the road. The lights went on and off (while I was driving a foggy mountain road at night) The transmission was a joke. The driver's side window crank was broken, and I had to borrow pliers to close the window (it was rainy most days) I had done business with this person before (renting cell phones for my trips) and thought that that would make a difference. It did not. I hope that you have a better experience. I now do business with another company.
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I think I lucked out finding a trust worthy private rental place. I would never go back and rent from any of the nationally well-known companies again.
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