Car rental in Costa Rica — Book the car you really need.
More than three years working with the same local, family-owned rental company. Their fleet covers everything from compact SUVs to full 4x4s. No prepayment, fair prices, and if anything goes wrong on the road — you call me.
Why book through Costa Planner?
No prepayment
You pay when you pick up the car — directly to the owner. No money at risk if your plans change or your flight is delayed.
Tico family business — 3 years together
I work exclusively with a local Costa Rican family-owned company — not a multinational. After 3 years booking through them, I know their fleet, their prices, and their team personally. Your money stays in the country.
You call Costa Planner, not a hotline
If your battery dies, if you get a flat, if you're unsure about a road — you call me. I know the local mechanics, the roads, and the rental agency staff personally.
Faster problem resolution
When something goes wrong, having a local contact who knows the company and speaks Spanish cuts resolution time dramatically. I've seen issues solved in 30 minutes that would have taken hours without a contact.
Cooler included
I lend you a cooler for the duration of your trip. Small thing, big difference when you're driving between regions in the Costa Rican heat.
Driving guide for Costa Rica
You get my personal PDF guide to driving in Costa Rica — what to watch out for, road conditions by region, where to fuel up, police checkpoints, and how to handle the paperwork.
4x4 or regular SUV?
Tell me your itinerary — I'll tell you honestly what you actually need.
- ✓Your itinerary includes river crossings
- ✓A lodge on your route is accessible only by dirt road
- ✓You're going to the Osa Peninsula or southern zone
- ✓Your route includes mountain passes after heavy rain
- ✓You're exploring remote areas off the main highways
- —The dirt roads on your route are graded and safely accessible by standard SUV
- —Your route covers the main corridors (Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Pacific coast)
- —You're traveling in dry season on a planned route
- —You're not venturing far off main highways
Not sure? Fill in the quote form and I'll specify the right vehicle for your exact itinerary.
Ready to get a quote?
Tell me your travel dates, pickup location, drop-off point, and group size. I'll come back with a fair quote from my Tico partner within 24 hours. All information stays private.