The 15 Best Private Car Days in Costa Rica

1.Private Transfer Liberia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews Our pick

Travel privately between Liberia Airport and your Tamarindo-area hotel with a driver such as Harnan, Rafael, Anthony, or Bianco. Your driver meets you with a name sign, provides a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, and may have cold water, soda, or beer ready. Expect about 45 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, depending on your hotel and road conditions.

“Rafael was a kind and professional driver. Communication with the company was clear. I was pleased!!”

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

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

Travel privately between San José International Airport and Jaco Beach or Los Sueños in about two hours. Your English-speaking driver meets you at customs or your hotel, provides water and WiFi, and stops at Tárcoles Bridge when daylight and weather allow. Drivers such as Gio, Randall, Moises, and Jimmy are frequently praised for safe, friendly service.

“Moises met us at the airport exit. He had a large 15 passenger van that was air-conditioned and very clean. He got us to Jacó and even took the time to drop us directly in front of our rental unit. I would book again with zero hesitation.”

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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.)

Ride from your La Fortuna hotel to Liberia Airport in a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to six people. Your driver, including Harold when assigned, handles the one-way trip and airport drop-off. Provide your flight number, airline, departure time, and hotel details so the pickup can be timed properly.

“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

From Tamarindo, Kike’s Tours takes you to the Tempisque River for a private morning outing. Expect about 90 minutes on the water watching for birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and other local species, followed by a meal cooked by a local family and a pottery demonstration. The full experience lasts about six hours and 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.)

Arrange a private ride from Liberia Airport to your chosen Costa Rican stop, including Tamarindo and nearby areas. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with bags, and can make a 35-minute food, bathroom, or grocery stop. Vehicles have A/C and Wi-Fi, with the van selected for your group and route.

“We arrived into Costa Rica with a long line for immigrations, we got outside to see Brian our driver holding a sign with my name on it. 😎He was a great driver, very personable & a wealth of information about anything we asked. I hope our trip back to the airport will go as smoothly as this one.”

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

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

RideCR takes your private group from a La Fortuna hotel to Juan Santamaría International Airport in an air-conditioned minivan. Allow about 3 to 4 hours for the one-way ride. Your driver also serves as a guide, with possible views through Costa Rica’s cloud forest. Provide your hotel, airline, flight number, and departure time when booking.

“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 privately to La Fortuna in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route passes through San Ramón and the northern plains, with time for food, bathrooms, photos, or a short break. Drivers such as Alfredo, Richard, Carlos, and Yorin also share local tips along the way.

“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.)

Travel from your Manuel Antonio hotel to your La Fortuna hotel in a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to six people. Driver-guide Hugo has helped families with comfort stops and sightseeing breaks. The ride takes about five hours and runs one way, with door-to-door service that saves you from handling Costa Rica’s roads yourself.

“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 a Costa Trip VIP driver at Liberia Airport for a private ride to your hotel or resort. Expect air conditioning, Wi-Fi, bottled water, comfortable seats, and help with luggage. Drivers such as Daniel, Carlos, and Jose may also share local tips. Transfers usually take 1 to 1.5 hours.

“Daniel was the BEST DRIVER. Very informative and helpful! This company was easy to work with and made our trip in Guanacaste very good! He was very punctual and attentive to our needs! Looking for a GREAT experience book with Costa Tripa!”

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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

This one-way shared ride takes you from Liberia Airport to a Guanacaste hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. A bilingual representative meets you outside customs, usually with a name sign. Drivers such as Juan, Diego, and Rabin have helped guests with bags, local tips, volcano views, and occasional photo stops. The ride lasts about 25 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.

“Easy to locate once we arrive outside of the airport. She spoke good English and provided information for our return trip. The driver showed up promptly, friendly, courteous and we arrived at our hotel right at the time of our Ceviche Making Class! I would highly recommend this company”

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11.Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Dreams Las Mareas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Meet your driver at Liberia Airport and ride privately to Dreams Las Mareas in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guanacaste Viajes provides bottled water, certified drivers, and optional stops for refreshments, shopping, or photos. Drivers such as Fabian, Herman, Jose, and Carlos have helped make the roughly 90-minute ride easy for couples, families, and larger groups.

“Excellent! In time waiting for us on arrival, clean transportation, very pleasant and accommodating driver! Stopped for refreshments at our request and offered to stop at a beautiful overlook for a family picture which we appreciated. Masked and hand sanitizer used regularly.”

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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.)

Travel privately from La Fortuna to SJO Airport or a San José hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 12 people. Your driver tracks flight details, waits through delays, and stays in touch by WhatsApp, phone, or email. Expect a two to three-hour ride, with stops for food, restrooms, photos, or a short break on request.

“Safe, reliable and super comfy transport from Arenal to SJ! Driver was very friendly and we stopped along the way at a local cafe for snacks/coffee. Would use again next time in Costa Rica.”

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13.Private Transfer Tamarindo Beach to/from Liberia Airport

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

Book a private, round-the-clock transfer between Liberia International Airport and Tamarindo Beach. Your driver meets you outside the terminal with a name sign, then takes only your group in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Carlos, Verny, and Jose Guillermo have helped with local tips, late arrivals, incorrect addresses, and quick food or souvenir stops.

“Juan Guillermo was a great communicator and arrived early! He was very safe and helpful! The ride was air conditioned and comfortable.”

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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.)

Meet your driver at Juan Santamaría International Airport and ride privately to your La Fortuna hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. The trip takes about 3 to 4 hours, with breaks available on request. You must provide your flight number, airline, arrival time, and hotel details. The quoted price covers up to 10 people.

“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.)

Travel from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio in an air-conditioned minivan with your own driver-guide and door-to-door hotel service. Drivers such as Danny, Carlos, Danillo, and Danielo are known for calm mountain driving, useful local advice, and occasional stops for macaws, sloths, iguanas, parrots, or crocodiles when conditions allow. The ride takes about five hours, though traffic can add time.

“Carlos was an amazing driver. He was always positive and went outnof his way to serve our group. I found him to be an excellent driver. Highly recommend.”

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