Playa Flamingo car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Playa Flamingo. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Playa Flamingo is C$ 7.12 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 85 and C$ 114, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Playa Flamingo.

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A Compact car rental in Playa Flamingo costs C$ 40 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Playa Flamingo costs C$ 17 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Playa Flamingo costs C$ 39 per day, on average.

If you will be staying primarily in Playa Flamingo itself, a smaller vehicle will help save you on rental costs and gasoline costs. Therefore, you can consider renting a compact car, an economy car, or a small sedan. If you plan to drive throughout Costa Rica, especially into the mountains, consider renting an SUV. The extra power and traction will help on rough, unpaved roads outside the city.

On Ruta Nacional Secundaria 180, a major highway running north/south through Playa Flamingo, the speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph) with a minimum speed limit of 40 km/h (25 mph). When you are driving on smaller roads in Playa Flamingo, especially ones near bars, restaurants, and hotels, the speed limit is 40 km/h (25 mph). However, if you are near a hospital, a school, or construction, the speed is reduced to 25 km/h (16 mph).

If you want to go to the beach in Playa Flamingo, you can access that beach by way of a dirt road that runs parallel to it. You can park for free on either side of the dirt road. Throughout the small city of Playa Flamingo, you can usually park on the street for free. Sometimes when you park your car on the street, there will be a local who will offer to watch your car for you. It is customary to pay the local, when you return, about ₡500 (about $1).