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        What do I need to rent a car in Costa Rica?

        credit card in the name of the main driver needs to be presented. A security deposit may be required while renting a car so the credit card must have sufficient funds. You can find details about the security deposit listed while booking the vehicle as well as on your voucher. It is important to have a valid driving license with the name of the main driver as well as additional drivers when it applies. An International Driving Permit is required in addition to a National Driving License if the National Driving License you or any of the Additional Drivers hold is not clearly identifiable as a Driving License, eg, it is in a non-Latin alphabet (eg Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Japanese). It can also depend on the country or car rental company you are renting with. If you have found a car on our website, you can press the rental terms link from the supplier for more information about driving license requirements. You will need to have identification with you such as a passport and ID cards. When you pick up your rental car you need to have your voucher with you.

        How old do I need to be to rent a car in Costa Rica?

        The minimum driver age for the vehicle that you selected is 21.
        The maximum driver age for the vehicle that you selected is 70.

        Please note that Young/Senior Driver fees will only be displayed correctly if you entered your age correctly in the search criteria. If you add Additional Drivers to your rental and any of them are considered Young/Senior Drivers, you may have to pay both an Additional Driver Fee and a Young/Senior Driver Fee.

        Different driver age restrictions apply to different vehicle groups and these are applied automatically to all online rental searches. If you entered your correct age and the online search returned a specific vehicle group, you are eligible to rent it. Please note that the same restrictions apply to all Additional Drivers.

        Do I need car insurance in Costa Rica?

        Insurances are very important when renting a car and can be different between countries. When renting a car in Costa Rica with Orbit Car Hire the prices will include mandatory insurances in the country.

        Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Costa Rica?

        In most cases, a credit card is required to be presented in the name of the main driver. A security deposit may be required when renting a car so it is important to have sufficient funds on the credit card. When searching for a car at Orbit you can see credit card requirements from all our suppliers.

        How do I find the cheapest car hire in Costa Rica?

        You can find cheap car hire by comparing prices with all major car rentals at Orbit. A good idea can be to book in advance as the prices can increase closer to the travel period. 

        What is the cheapest rental car in Costa Rica?

        You will find the mini car category or economy cars to be the cheapest car categories. Vehicles such as Kia Rio and Kia Picanto often provide the best prices. 

        What is the best car rental company in Costa Rica?

        You may find excellent service provided by companies such as Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent a Car and ACE Rent a Car. 

        What types and makes of rental car deals can I find in Costa Rica?

        You will find car types such as mini, economy, compact, Full-Size, and luxury cars. Popular rental cars Kia Rio, Suzuki Ingis, Kia Picanto.

        Does my rental car have unlimited mileage when I rent a car in Costa Rica?

        Most car rentals in Costa Rica offer unlimited mileage in their offers.