The 12 Airport Transfers in Costa Rica That Earn Their Price

1.3-Hour Shuttle Service from San Jose Airport to La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Take a shared, air-conditioned shuttle from SJO Airport or downtown San Jose to La Fortuna for $50 per person. The trip includes a stop at Mi Rancho Restaurant in San Ramón for bathrooms, snacks, and a stretch. Drivers such as Randall, Alexander, Francis, and Yeibin Perez have received very different feedback, so allow extra time for traffic and group delays.

“Pick up on time. Friendly & kind driver who looked after us well. Drove with care and consideration. Nice 15 min stop en route through lovely scenery. Arrived on time and dropped off at accommodation. Would recommend.”

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2.OneWay Private Transfer – Liberia Airport To Your Selected Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Book a private Liberia Airport transfer for up to four people, with hotel drop-off, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a 35-minute courtesy stop for food, groceries, or restrooms. Drivers such as Johnny, Bianco, Jose, Eduardo, and Ariel have helped passengers reach Tamarindo and other destinations with local tips along the way.

“Friendly service, on time, excellent experience, great price. Clean van. Would definately use it again and recommend to friends or family.”

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3.San Jose Airport to La Fortuna Private VIP Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking driver at San Jose Airport, then ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle toward La Fortuna. Stop near San Ramón for food, restrooms, or a stretch, and get local tips along the way. Drivers such as Alfredo, Richard, Carlos, Yorin, and Adrien have been praised for safe driving and helpful advice.

“Alfredo picked us up from the airport and took such great care of us. Along the way, he accommodated us so well, even stopping halfway for food and some goodies. He shared great suggestions on things to do in the area and even pulled over so we could see a sloth—a rare and unforgettable sight! Alfredo also educated us about a nearby local festival, which made the trip even more special. We truly appreciated his kindness, knowledge, and hospitality.”

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4.Direct Transfer Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 25 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

After customs, find the Central American Tours representative outside Liberia Airport, usually holding a sign with your name. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned minivan to your Guanacaste hotel, a 25-minute to 1-hour-10-minute trip depending on traffic and location. Drivers such as Rabin, Juan, and Diego have helped guests with luggage, local tips, and occasional photo stops.

“The driver is very nice. Though he speaks limited English, he tried to communicate with me with simple Spanish”

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5.Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Dreams Las Mareas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Arrange a private ride from Liberia Airport to Dreams Las Mareas with Guanacaste Viajes. Your driver meets you on arrival, provides cold bottled water, and drives your party in an air-conditioned vehicle. Fabian, Jose, Herman, and Carlos have each been praised for prompt service, local tips, and helpful stops for photos, refreshments, or shopping.

“Clean and well kept van, experienced driver with local knowledge. Five Stars. Will make stops along the route for refreshments and delicacies. Highly recommend”

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6.Private Shuttle San Jose airport to Los Suenos Marriot Herradura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your driver outside San Jose Airport after customs, then ride privately to Los Suenos Marriott in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Erick, Oscar, Carlos, and Humberto provide direct hotel drop-off, optional food, bathroom, grocery, crocodile, or smoothie stops, and help with changing arrival plans.

“Our driver Oscar did an excellent job. He is personable and a wealth of local information. When we ran into a lot of traffic because of multiple accidents — Oscar navigated around the hold through back roads. 👍”

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7.Private Transfer Juan Santamaria Airport To La Fortuna From 7 to 10 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride privately from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your La Fortuna hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. The drive takes about 3 to 4 hours, with an assigned driver-guide, airport pickup, and hotel drop-off. Tell RideCR your flight, airline, arrival time, and La Fortuna hotel before you go.

“Everything was perfect. Driver was right outside airport waiting for us to grab our bags and help us to the van. We had a 3 hour drive to our hotel and we were relaxed and comfortable the whole time. Stops and breaks were offered, but we were exhausted and just wanted to get to our hotel. We also used this service to get from our first hotel to our second hotel later in the week and had the same great experience. Picked up on time, comfortable ride on some tricky terrain and higher traffic due to it being their Independence Day. Highly recommend RideCR for anyone needing transportation in Costa…”

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8.Airport transfer from SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel privately from San José International Airport to Los Sueños Marriott in about 90 minutes. Your English-Spanish bilingual driver, such as Eric, Erick, or Martin, meets you with a name sign, provides cold water in an icebox, and can stop at Tarcoles River, for food, drinks, or local fruit when practical. Drop-off is available anywhere in Los Sueños Resort and Marina.

“Although it was late in the evening, our driver Martin provided a very pleasant ride from the airport to the resort, complete with many facts about the local flora and fauna and the local attractions. He was exceptionally well informed, which we very much appreciated..”

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9.San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned shuttle from SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio for up to six people. A bilingual driver such as Edgar, Aniel, Wilson, or Johnny meets you at arrivals, then can stop for tropical fruit, lunch, supermarkets, crocodiles at Tarcoles Bridge, and roadside wildlife. Allow 3 to 5 hours.

“The experience with this company, CostaRicaTripGude was great from the outset. Right after I made the booking they immediately contacted me and let me know all the minute details of how and where I would find them outside the airport. This was very reassuring to say the least. Our flight was early but we did not have to wait more than 5 minutes. Our driver, Edgar was fantastic. We had a big Mercedes Sprinter van all to ourselves. It was clean, the ride was comfortable. We stopped at Tarcoles Bridge to see the crocodiles and right before we entered Quepos, Edgar also took us to a BM supermarket as requested…”

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10.Private Transportation from LIBERIA AIRPORT to LA FORTUNA

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Book a private Liberia Airport to La Fortuna transfer for up to six people. Your driver waits with a name sign, tracks your flight, and can stop for food, restrooms, photos, groceries, or coffee. Drivers such as Kenya, Jose, Mario, and Jafet are praised for friendly service and local tips, though road curves and vehicle condition can vary.

“Great company. On time. Our driver Kenya was not only great driver but very knowledgeable and gave us a great tips about tours, dining, etc.”

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11.GUANACASTE COSTA RICA Airport Transfers | Shuttle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.)

Meet your Red Eyed Tours driver at Liberia Airport and ride privately to your Costa Rican destination in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Sergio and Estevan can share local history and practical tips, while requested stops let you buy food or take care of last-minute needs. Allow roughly one to five hours, depending on your destination.

“Sergio was a professional, helpful and accommodating driver. Ask him to stop at Numu for a beer, perfect in the Guanacaste heat!”

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12.Private Luxury Transportation from the Airport to your Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned transfer for up to 13 people, with hotel pickup, luggage help, WiFi, bottled water, and Costa Rican culture tips along the way. Drivers such as David, Kermis, Eddie, Jose, and Kenneth are praised for punctual service, clear communication, and flexibility. Allow about four to five hours.

“We had excellent communication and service for our transfer to and from the airport. Further, we had an afternoon tour to Diamante Eco Park, where we did the cultural tour which was really fun! We tasted coffee, sugar cane, and made our own chocolate from the beans themselves. Overall, great experience.”

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