Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pick up my rented car?
You can arrange to be picked up at the San Jose or Liberia airport. We offer this service for free. One of our representative will meet and greet you at the outside of the arrival terminal, holding a sign that displays your name. Please make sure to provide us with your flight information upon reservation, or take a taxi to our main office location -- about 2 minutes away from the airport.
Can Vamos Rent-A-Car deliver the car?
Yes, we can deliver the car to your hotel. We will prepare all the paperwork in advance. This way you can take possession of your car at the hotel without having to wait! No lines, no hassles.
We can also deliver the car to all regions of the country for reasonable fees, please see Vehicle Delivery Fee Table at the bottom of this page for rates.
Do you have an airport location?
No. An office at the airport would require us to raise our rates. You can arrange to have one of our representatives meet you at the airport. Just provide us with your arrival info upon reservation and we will wait for you at the exit of the arrival terminal with a sign that displays your name.
Do you have an office in Liberia?
Yes, we do have an office in Liberia. You can arrange to have one of our representatives meet you at the airport. Just provide us with your arrival info upon reservation and we will wait for you at the exit of the arrival terminal with a sign that displays your name.
Can I return the car at a different location than where I received it?
Yes, you can receive the rental vehicle at one location and return it at a different location, separate fees apply. For instance, if you wanted to receive the car at our San Jose office and at the end of the rental return the car in Liberia (or the other way around), the fee is $50 USD.
How much is the deposit?
Depending upon the selected insurance, either a $750 (minimum) or $2000 (maximum) USD rental deposit will be placed on your credit card. This credit card will not be charged until you pick up the vehicle. This amount will be refunded upon the safe return of the vehicle.
Can I use my Debit Card?
Yes, but some Debit Cards may vary for deposit hold releases. Please contact your Bank for more information.
How old do I have to be?
The minimum age for all drivers is 18 years. However if you, or any authorized drivers, are between 18 and 21 years old, the CDW deductibles are doubled and Full CDW is not available.
Can the car leave the country?
In general, rental cars cannot be taken out of Costa Rica. We can; however, offer you the following alternative:
What happens if the rental vehicle experiences mechanical difficulties?
If your rental vehicle experiences mechanical issues, just contact us with the supplied cell phone (from anywhere there is cell phone coverage) 24 hours a day!
We will either send you a replacement vehicle or have a mechanic resolve the issue on the spot. Our main goal is to get you back on the road as fast as possible.
Vehicle Delivery Fee Table for the Dominical, Liberia and San Jose Regions
We deliver all over Costa Rica, please call us for rates to destinations that are not listed on the table below.
You can arrange to be picked up at the San Jose or Liberia airport. We offer this service for free. One of our representative will meet and greet you at the outside of the arrival terminal, holding a sign that displays your name. Please make sure to provide us with your flight information upon reservation, or take a taxi to our main office location -- about 2 minutes away from the airport.
Can Vamos Rent-A-Car deliver the car?
Yes, we can deliver the car to your hotel. We will prepare all the paperwork in advance. This way you can take possession of your car at the hotel without having to wait! No lines, no hassles.
We can also deliver the car to all regions of the country for reasonable fees, please see Vehicle Delivery Fee Table at the bottom of this page for rates.
Do you have an airport location?
No. An office at the airport would require us to raise our rates. You can arrange to have one of our representatives meet you at the airport. Just provide us with your arrival info upon reservation and we will wait for you at the exit of the arrival terminal with a sign that displays your name.
Do you have an office in Liberia?
Yes, we do have an office in Liberia. You can arrange to have one of our representatives meet you at the airport. Just provide us with your arrival info upon reservation and we will wait for you at the exit of the arrival terminal with a sign that displays your name.
Can I return the car at a different location than where I received it?
Yes, you can receive the rental vehicle at one location and return it at a different location, separate fees apply. For instance, if you wanted to receive the car at our San Jose office and at the end of the rental return the car in Liberia (or the other way around), the fee is $50 USD.
How much is the deposit?
Depending upon the selected insurance, either a $750 (minimum) or $2000 (maximum) USD rental deposit will be placed on your credit card. This credit card will not be charged until you pick up the vehicle. This amount will be refunded upon the safe return of the vehicle.
Can I use my Debit Card?
Yes, but some Debit Cards may vary for deposit hold releases. Please contact your Bank for more information.
How old do I have to be?
The minimum age for all drivers is 18 years. However if you, or any authorized drivers, are between 18 and 21 years old, the CDW deductibles are doubled and Full CDW is not available.
Can the car leave the country?
In general, rental cars cannot be taken out of Costa Rica. We can; however, offer you the following alternative:
- You tell us the dates that you need a car in Costa Rica.
- You tell us the dates that you need a car in Panama or Nicaragua.
- We arrange the rental in Costa Rica and reserve your car with another company at the border to meet you.
- All you have to do is meet us at the border to return your car, cross the border (by cab) and have a representative from our strategic Rent-A-Car partner meet you at the other side of the border with your rental car.
What happens if the rental vehicle experiences mechanical difficulties?
If your rental vehicle experiences mechanical issues, just contact us with the supplied cell phone (from anywhere there is cell phone coverage) 24 hours a day!
We will either send you a replacement vehicle or have a mechanic resolve the issue on the spot. Our main goal is to get you back on the road as fast as possible.
Vehicle Delivery Fee Table for the Dominical, Liberia and San Jose Regions
We deliver all over Costa Rica, please call us for rates to destinations that are not listed on the table below.
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| Arenal | $ 75 | Playa Carillo | $ 60 | |
| Atenas | $ 25 | Playa Conchal | $ 35 | |
| Buenos Aires | $ 90 | Playa Esterillos | $ 50 | |
| Cabo Matapalo | $ 150 | Playa Flamingo | $ 35 | |
| Cahuita | $ 120 | Playa Garza | $ 50 | |
| Cañas | $ 40 | Playa Grande | $ 35 | |
| Cartago | $ 35 | Playa Guiones | $ 50 | |
| Ciudad Quesada | $ 60 | Playa Hermosa | $ 30 | |
| Corcovado | $ 175 | Playa Junquillal | $ 35 | |
| Dominical | $ 50 | Playa Langosta | $ 35 | |
| Drake Bay | $ 175 | Playa Naranjo | $ 50 | |
| Golfito | $ 150 | Playa Nosara | $ 75 | |
| Grecia | $ 35 | Playa Ocotal | $ 30 | |
| Guacimo | $ 40 | Playa Panama | $ 20 | |
| Guapiles | $ 40 | Playa Pan de Azucar | $ 35 | |
| Hacienda Pinilla | $ 35 | Playa Potrero | $ 35 | |
| La Cruz | $ 50 | Playa Samara | $ 75 | |
| La Fortuna | $ 75 | Playa Tamarindo | $ 35 | |
| La Paz-Waterfall | $ 60 | Playas del Coco | $ 20 | |
| Liberia Airport | $ free | Poas | $ 30 | |
| Limon | $ 60 | Punta Islita | $ 120 | |
| Los Chiles | $ 150 | Puntarenas | $ 50 | |
| Mal País | $ 160 | Puerto Jiménez | $ 150 | |
| Monteverde | $ 75 | Punta Leona | $ 50 | |
| Montezuma | $ 150 | Punta Uvita | $ 60 | |
| Naranjo | $ 50 | Puerto Viejo | $ 130 | |
| Nicoya | $ 50 | Puerto Viejo, Sarapiqui | $ 75 | |
| Orotina | $ 30 | Quepos | $ 35 | |
| Palmar Norte |
$ 150 | Santa Cruz | $ 75 | |
| Papagayo | $ 35 | Santa Teresa | $ 160 | |
| Paso Canoas | $ 150 | Siquirres | $ 50 | |
| Peñas Blancas | $ 75 | Sixaola | $ 150 | |
| Playa Avellana | $ 35 | Tambor | $ 90 | |
| Playa Brasilito | $ 35 | Turrialba | $ 75 |
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