15 Private Car Days in Costa Rica to Build a Day Around

1.Private Transfer Liberia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews Our pick

Travel privately between Liberia Airport and your Tamarindo-area hotel with On The Road Costa Rica. Your driver meets you with a name sign, provides a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, and may have cold water, sodas, or beer ready. Drivers including Harnan, Rafael, Bianco, and Anthony are praised for friendly service and local advice.

“The communication and attention to detail was wonderful. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this service to anyone. In addition to transportation, they also offer tours, excursions and can even help you find accommodations. We goRead more”

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2.Private Direct SJO ↔ Jaco Beach/Los Sueños Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73

Ride privately from San José International Airport to Jaco Beach or Los Sueños, or return to SJO, in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and refreshments. Your English-speaking driver meets you with a name sign, handles luggage, and stops at Tárcoles Bridge to view crocodiles when daylight and weather allow. Drivers may include Gio, Randall, Moises, Jimmy, or Javier.

“Randall was prompt and very very accommodating! He made us feel safe and secure on the 1hr and a half drive from Los Suenos to SJO! He was so awesome! Highly recommend him to anyone!!”

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3.Private Transfer La Fortuna To Int. Airport Liberia From 1 to 6 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

RideCR’s private transfer takes your group of up to six from a La Fortuna hotel to Liberia Airport in about three to four hours. An air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup, airport drop-off, local taxes, and a driver-guide are included. Give your airline, flight number, departure time, and hotel details when booking.

“Harold was a wonderful driver and even though we had a communication gap (he spoke Spanish and we spoke little Spanish), he did his best to make sure we had a comfortable trip”

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4.Private tours and transfer Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $150

Start at Tamarindo Beach for a private, roughly six-hour trip to the Tempisque River. Expect about 90 minutes by boat to look for birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and other local species, followed by a meal prepared by a Costa Rican family and a pottery demonstration by local artisans. The tour returns to Tamarindo.

“I tried to contact the tour operator for a week. The first time 6 days before, then 5 days before, and finally the day before and said if I didn’t hear back by noon I would have to cancel because he could not confirm details of the trip, or pick up and drop off. He never responded. When I reached out to Viator for help they couldn’t get a hold of him either. The operator never confirmed details of trip, pick up or drop off. And his phone number was out of service. Viator denied my refund request. I was told I would get a refund unless this operator could…”

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5.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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6.Private Transfer La Fortuna To Juan Santamaria Airport From 7to10

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Ride privately from your La Fortuna hotel to Juan Santamaría International Airport in an air-conditioned minivan. Your driver collects your group at the requested time, shares information about Costa Rica along the way, and takes up to eight people directly to the airport. Plan on about three to four hours, with no attraction stops included.

“Showed up on time. Reliable and comfortable. 👍🏼 Got us from our hotel in La Fortuna to SJO in 3-3.5 hours.”

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7.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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8.Private Transfer From Manuel Antonio To La Fortuna From 1 to 6 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Ride from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna in a private air-conditioned minivan for up to six people. Your driver-guide collects you at your Manuel Antonio hotel and drops you at your La Fortuna hotel. Hugo has helped with bathroom breaks and sightseeing stops, but this is a one-way transfer, not an attractions tour.

“Hugo was fantastic! He treated our family of 4 with care for the duration of the trip. Our son felt a little carsick for a portion of the drive, and Hugo was very accommodating and helpful. We would highly recommend him!”

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9.Private transfer from Liberia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your uniformed Costa Trip VIP driver at Liberia Airport for a private ride lasting about 1 to 1.5 hours. Daniel, Carlos, Jose, and other drivers may provide local tips, Wi-Fi, water, and sometimes a complimentary drink. The service covers groups of up to eight people.

“Best airport Transpo experience. Our driver Carlos made sure we were comfortable & was more than willing to give us a little history on our drive to the hotel. Very informative which made the ride go by fast. Thanks Carlos !”

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10.Direct Transfer Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels

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

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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11.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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12.Private Transfer from La Fortuna to SJO Airport San Jose Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned ride from La Fortuna to San José hotels or SJO Airport for $230 per group of up to 12. Your driver meets you with a name sign, tracks flight details when needed, and can stop for food, restrooms, photos, or coffee. WhatsApp contact, bottled water, parking, and direct drop-off are included.

“I would leave more stars if I could. Phenomenal service. Rafael was very communicative and extremely friendly. He showed up early and we were ready to go. The van was clean and comfortable and I only regret that we didn’t arrange to share it with someone bc it was huge for the three of us. He recommended the perfect spot to stop for lunch and a bathroom break. Trip was beautiful and took just over three hours including the break.”

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13.Private Transfer Tamarindo Beach to/from Liberia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned ride between Liberia International Airport and Tamarindo Beach for up to five people. Your driver waits outside the terminal with your name on a sign, and return pickups are set four hours before your flight. Drivers such as Verny and Carlos have also helped with local tips and tricky hotel addresses.

“Prompt on-time service with a friendly driver. The vehicle was well maintained. Our only critic is that it was a bit small for 4 passengers and as such we would have preferred a van instead of an SUV”

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14.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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15.Private Transfer From La Fortuna To Manuel Antonio From 11 to 15 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

RideCR provides a private, door-to-door transfer from your La Fortuna hotel to your Manuel Antonio hotel for 11 to 15 people. Drivers such as Danny, Carlos, Danilo, and Danielo are praised for safe mountain driving, friendly service, and occasional wildlife stops for macaws, sloths, parrots, iguanas, and crocodiles. The trip takes about five hours, though traffic can add time.

“Danny our driver was super friendly. Stopped to see a pair of beautiful macaws 🦜 living in a tree right by the road. Also stopped to see some crocodiles. Safely navigated some very windy roads through the mountains. Expertly backed down some narrow roads to pick up passengers. Highly recommend this service.”

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