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Costa Rica Car Rental Important things to know:
To rent a car in Costa Rica you must be at least 21 years old, have a valid passport
and driver's license, and a major credit card. You can sometime rent
a car at 18, bull you must leave a double deposit. Some agencies charge
more for people under 25 and won't rent to people oven 75. Check with
your Tico Travel agent. Valid foreign driver's licenses are good in Costa
Rica for three months.
Car rental agencies will provide transport from the airport to their
nearby offices. Avoid having a car wait for you at the airport - there is
of ten a 12 percent surcharge for that. Better yet, take a taxi to your
hotel and ask your Tico Travel agent to have the car delivered to your hotel.
Don't hassle with trying to navigate unfamiliar streets when you first
arrive.
Also note the following:
1) You must treat the car as if it were yours, since the obligatory
insurance does not cover all types of damages. 2) Do
not leave the car unattended with belongings inside, not even for one
second. The insurance does not cover missing accessories like the radio,
tools, rims, tires, either or damages whose cost is less than the
deductible amount. 3) Never park on the street, use
secure car parking facilities. 4) You are responsible
for traffic law violations.
5) If you live abroad you must carry your passport or a copy of the
same, where your photo and last entry date to Costa Rica appear. Also
remember to carry your valid driver’s license.
6) The value of the car windows and windshield is too high, you are
responsible for any damage to the same, regardless of whose fault it is.
7) All car rentals consist of 24 hours per day, any extra time after the
time agreed upon by you to drop off the car, will be charged by
additional hour.
8) Before you set off, check out the car yourself very carefully and
make sure the car is in optimal conditions, besides, make sure that you
carry the documents required.
9) If you decide to keep your car for a few more days, do not forget to
call our offices at least two days in advance in order to obtain your
authorization.
10)Always use your seat belt; seat belts save lives.
11) The minimum speed in Costa Rica is 40 KPH, and maximum 100 KPH. The
speed limit in the streets and secondary road is 60 KPH. The maximum
speed may vary in certain areas and it must be painted on the road
surface.
12) Motor vehicles on the beach are strictly
forbidden by law; therefore, this insurance shall not apply in these
cases.
13) The Instituto Nacional de Seguros and your car rental agency
shall not be responsible for towing expenses in any of the
above mentioned cases.
14) The traffic infractions shall NOT BE PAID to the traffic authority
members, only at the car rental agfeny office or at the closest State
Bank and submit a copy of your voucher to Rent a Car whenever you return
your car. If you get a car-related ticket, you will have to notify the
car rental agency.
15) If you are involved in an accident, please do not move the
car, notify us immediately for the corresponding accident report, and
then wait until the authorities (Traffic and the Instituto Nacional de
Seguros) arrive.
16) If you have a mechanical breakdown and someone offers to help, watch
your belongings very carefully.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Car Rental Rates are subject to change without notice.
- Must be over 21
- Valid drivers license AND a major credit card IN YOUR NAME!
- Valid passport.
- Visa, Amex, Master Card, Diners, and ST accepted.
- Minimum rental is 24 hours.
- No cash deposit accepted.
- Rates include unlimited mileage.
- Taxes are included.
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