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Costa Rica

Car rental in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is located to the east of the Caribbean Sea and borders both Panama and Nicaragua. Many Canadians visit Costa Rica each year, typically during December and April, which is known as the dry season. Many of such visitors us the convenience of car rental to explore some of the country’s most popular cities, including San Jose.

Obtaining a car rental gives you a great advantage when visiting Costa Rica, as it enables you to explore more of the country’s national parks such as Santa Rosa National Park and White Marine National Park. Choosing to rent a car also means you can visit some of the top beach areas, which include those near the Nicoya Peninsula.

Getting there

Traveling from Canada to Costa Rica is rather simple, as it has its own airport named Juan Santamaria. The airport is situated around 17km from San Jose and offers you many services such as the ability to compare car rental from the suppliers on-site, many food outlets, ticketing desks, wireless internet access and visitor information points. You will also be able to change your Canadian dollars when you land at the airport, as there are many currency exchange desks throughout, as well as plenty of ATMs.

Where to go

Costa Rica has more than five regions for you to explore. These include: Central Pacific, which is where most tourists seeking plenty of beaches head to; South Costa Rica, which is home to the wonderful Costa Rican Rainforest; and the Plains of the North, which is home to some stunning mountains, volcanic lakes and even hot springs.

Given the vast amount of national parks throughout Costa Rica, a large number of tourists visit the country to enjoy its varied wildlife. The rainforests in particular are known for being home to a diverse range animals including wild cats, monkeys, hundreds of bird species and insects.