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Rental Vehicles: Cars, 4X4s, Mini-Vans

GaiaLink Tours can help provide a rental vehicle for your self-guided trips. Driving on your own in Costa Rica can be a challenge and an adventure to first time visitors. This is not recommended for everybody, only for the real seasoned travelers who are used to driving in unfamiliar regions and are willing to undertake the challenge. Clients have to decide carefully the net overall pros and cons of renting versus a private transfer. Majority of the rentals in Costa Rica are manual transmission. If you cannot drive a stick, you must request the automatic transmission right away because they are on a first come first served basis and it will cost more.

Very important driving tips:

Before leaving the rental office, familiarize yourself with you car's safety equipment, such as headlight a hazard lights, doors locks, and spare tire. Do not forget to get a good map if you don't have one already. Always remember to fasten seat belts. Until travelers get used to the roads and local driving habits, it is best to avoid driving at night, especially outside the city, never leave anything of value in a parked car (even if it's in the trunk and the car is locked), and always drive defensively. Hazards include pedestrians, animals on the road, huge potholes, pavement that suddenly ends, unlit vehicles, sudden fog in mountain areas, torrential rains, and reckless drivers. Given all these factors, the driver will definitely have to be prepared. Maps will be critical and traveling during the day only is recommended. Due to the complexity of the car insurance laws and driving conditions in Costa Rica , we recommend purchasing collision coverage policy when renting the vehicle.

Lock luggage and valuable in trunk or glove compartment.
Don't stop at lonesome places to change a tire, it could have been flatted intentionally.
Our roads have many curves, it is better to slow down and enjoy the landscapes.
Watch out for potholes!!! Your tires are not covered. Be careful for irresponsible drivers.
If you are involved in an accident, don't move the cars until the police arrive. Try also to get as much information as you can (other drivers ID, car plates, etc.)
Most gas stations accept mayor credit cards. Don't show cash in open places. Fill up your car before returning it.

Rental Companies:



Sample vehicles:
Toyota Yaris Sedan A/C, 4 Doors, 4 People	Nissan Sentra Sedan A/C, 4 Doors, 4-5 People	Suzuki Aerio Sedan A/C, 4 Doors, 4-5 People
Toyota 4X4 4Runner A/C, 5 Doors, 5 People	Hyundai 4X4 Galloper A/C, 5 Doors, 7 People	Jeep 4X4 Cherokee A/C, 5 Doors, 5 People
Toyota 4X4 Rav 4 A/C, 5 Doors, 5 People	Daihatsu 4X4 Terios A/C, 5 Doors, 4-5 People	Mitsubishi 4X4 Montero A/C, 5 Doors, 5 People
Toyota Hiace Mini Van A/C, 4 Doors, 8 People	Suzuki 4X4 Gran Vitara A/C, 5 Doors, 4-5 Pax	Nissan 4X4 Pathfinder A/C, 5 Doors, 5 Pax

Rental conditions:

Minimum 21 years of age.
Valid passport and a current valid driver's license.
The insurance for collision, turning over, and responsibility for damage to third party is required by law.
The daily rental rate does not include the deposit, gasoline, additional driver, or other insurance options.
A credit card should be presented with a minimum availability of US$1,000 for the deposit.
The laws of Costa Rica require that the driver and passengers use safety belts.

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