Itinerary
The Classic 10-Day Costa Rica Road Trip: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio
Volcano, cloud forest and beach in 10 days — with real driving times, the right car and no 7-hour driving…
Driving tips
Gas Stations in Costa Rica: How Fueling Works (and What It Costs)
Full-service pumps, identical prices everywhere, and the Spanish phrase that gets your tank filled.
Airport guide
Liberia Airport (LIR) Car Rental Guide: Pickup, Shuttles and First Drives
Flying into Guanacaste? How rental pickup works at Liberia airport and how far every beach really is.
Start here
Driving in Costa Rica: The Complete Guide for Tourists
License rules, speed limits, police stops, tolls, gas, one-lane bridges and the unwritten rules of the road — everything you…
Insurance
Costa Rica Car Rental Insurance Explained: TPL vs CDW (The No-BS Guide)
Why that $10-a-day online deal turns into $50 at the counter, what's truly mandatory, and when your credit card can…
Which car?
Do You Really Need a 4×4 in Costa Rica? A Destination-by-Destination Answer
The honest answer: most classic itineraries don't need one. Here's exactly where a sedan is fine, where an SUV makes…
