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Car rental in Costa Rica — with someone you can call if anything goes wrong.

I connect you with a trusted local Costa Rican car rental company — no prepayment, no hidden fees. And if anything comes up during your trip, you call me. Not a call center. Me.

What makes this different

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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.

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Tico partner — not a multinational

I work exclusively with a local Costa Rican company. Your rental money stays in the country, with the people who live here.

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You call Kevin, not a hotline

If your battery dies, if you get a flat, if you're unsure about a road — you call me. I speak English, French, and Polish, and I know the local mechanics, the roads, and the car rental company 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.

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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.

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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.

Do you actually need a car?

Honest advice — I only recommend a car when it genuinely makes sense for your trip.

You probably need a car if...
  • You're going to the Osa Peninsula or southern zone
  • You want to explore rural areas off the main routes
  • You have a family or group of 3+
  • You're visiting multiple regions at your own pace
  • You want to stay in remote lodges without shuttle access
You might not need one if...
  • You're doing a shuttle-friendly route (Arenal → Manuel Antonio → Pacific)
  • You're traveling solo on a tight budget
  • You're only visiting 2 regions with good bus links
  • You're not comfortable on rough roads

Not sure? Book a free 20-minute call and I'll tell you honestly what makes sense for your specific trip.

Ready to get a quote?

Tell me your travel dates, pickup location, and group size. I'll come back with a quote from my Tico partner within 24 hours.