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Pick-up location | Tamarindo |
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Car types | Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Pick-up truck, Premium SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice SUV |
Rental locations | 27 |
Airport locations | 4 |
Popular agencies | Economy Rent a Car, Alamo |
Economy | C$ 16/day |
Intermediate | C$ 16/day |
Mini | C$ 16/day |
Pick-up truck | C$ 53/day |
Premium SUV | C$ 55/day |
Compact SUV | C$ 27/day |
Intermediate SUV | C$ 34/day |
Supplier choice SUV | C$ 50/day |
Standard SUV | C$ 54/day |
On average a rental car in Tamarindo costs C$ 57 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Economy Rent a Car (C$ 16/day) and Alamo (C$ 36/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Economy Rent a Car Tamarindo Airport null (3 kilometers from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Tamarindo. 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 Tamarindo is C$ 7.81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 94 and C$ 125, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tamarindo.
The only car rental company onsite at Tamarindo airport is Economy Rent a Car.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Tamarindo airport to off-airport locations is Economy Rent a Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Tamarindo costs C$ 24 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Tamarindo costs C$ 90 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Tamarindo costs C$ 40 per day, on average.
In Tamarindo, cars are most frequently rented at U-Save 5 Km West of Liberia Int’l Airport (45 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in Tamarindo costs C$ 399 per week (C$ 57 per day).
On average a rental car in Tamarindo costs C$ 1,712 per month (C$ 57 per day).
If you plan on embarking on longer road trips or visiting the area with a group of friends or family, it is always convenient to have a larger vehicle, such as a van or SUV. A model like this will give you the room that you need to fit extra passengers, luggage, and recreational equipment. If you mainly plan on sticking to the city center, you might want to opt for an economy car, as smaller vehicles are easier to maneuver throughout the city and park in tight spaces.
The legal driving age in Tamarindo and Costa Rica is 18, although the minimum age for renting a car is between 21 and 23 years old depending on the rental agency. You will also be required to have an original driver’s license and passport, both valid with a tourist stamp.
When driving near a school or hospital, the speed limit will typically be 25 mph. In other parts of the city, you may have a speed limit of up to 40 mph. Outside of the city limits, the speed limit will often be up to 60 mph. If you are driving on a highway or freeway, you can expect the speed limit to be up to 75 mph.
With Tamarindo car rentals, you can take a trip to Poas Volcano National Park, about 118 miles east of the city. If you are an art lover, you can also visit the National Theatre of Costa Rica near the park.
Downtown Tamarindo has plenty of free street parking that you are able to take advantage of. There are also quite a few public parking lots that can be found in the city center and right near the beach. Most private properties, like restaurants and shops, have their own parking areas that are reserved for customers and can be used for the duration of your time there.
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2022
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6.0 Okay
Feb. 2021
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Staff were helpful and area was cleanCons:
Lots of hidden costs. Minimum insurance purchase amounts and red tape. Payment online is solely for the car rental not for any insurance etc. Staff were great though it’s not their fault.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2020
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Drop off was great and they transferred me back to my hotel.Cons:
Pickup was a mess — I was 60 mins late to pick up my car and they had already given it away. After Expressing my displeasure they finally offered a large tourist van as a replacement and promised to replace it was a small SUV later that day. They never replaced it — even after much follow up — which directly affected the quality of our experience and travel.2.0 Poor
Jan. 2017
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when we arrived car was not available. Wanted us to wait 2 hours for delivery. Next they announced additional 28 dollars a day for "mandatory" additional insurance. Went nearby got same car cheaper from Alamo/National no "mandatory" insurance. Never again with Economy.2 locations in Tamarindo
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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I booked for one amount and I was charged extra ( a lot) for insurance.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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We spent over an hour talking to the front desk with no clear explanation of what’s going on, until she finally told us they never had the car we booked. They gave it to another couple (who was standing beside us the whole time) who had to get to the airport. And that’s fine, but we could have went to a different rental place without wasting an hour watching her sit behind her computer.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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The car was comfortableCons:
The people and pickup process were just awful. I made a reservation, but there were no cars. An hour after my reservation, we started the pick up process, and it took over an hour! They gave me paperwork for the wrong car, the service was terrible, and it was a huge waste of tiime10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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The staff is great!10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
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8.0 Very good
May 2017
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The car itself was perfectly fine. A good working car with no issues.Cons:
I was quoted a very low rate for rental but the insurance to cover the car was over four times the rental rate. I wasn't able to rent without the insurance even though it should be covered through the credit card used to pay for it.5.6 Fair
Jan. 2017
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When we picked up the car, they charged us 4 times the price we were given when we booked online.2 locations in Tamarindo
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Centro comercial Plaza Esmeralda, frente al Hotel Tamarindo Diriá. Tamarindo, Guanacaste.
+506 2653 0829
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Provincia Guanacaste, a lado de hotel Best Western Vista Villas.
+506 4002 3857
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Most popular agency | Economy Rent a Car |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | C$ 57/day |
Good deal | C$ 30/day |