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ftuley · 10-30-2007, 05:38 AM

Click on this link Car Rental here you can search Multiple sites for Cheapest Car Rentals. Costa Rica is a very small country and most tourist destinations are within a few hours drive of San José. Not only will you drive through beautiful countryside, but some small, out-of-the-way places will only be discovered by car. The adventure lover will appreciate the freedom to explore.
I do not recommend renting a car during the time you are in San José. Traffic and parking can be difficult and finding your way around is almost impossible as most buildings don't have addresses. Taxis are not only relatively cheap, but the drivers know where everything is. The biggest problem with driving in Costa Rica isn't the roads, it's the slow-moving vehicles (mostly trucks) that cause delays and the dangerous passes that frustrated drivers make in attempt to overtake them. You will probably have to make a few passes on double yellow lines if you rent a car and want to get anywhere fast, but use caution and drive VERY defensively. As there are few traffic cops in Costa Rica, drivers tend to be a little aggressive in their maneuvers. click on this links Things To Do In Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano.
Here are some driving times that might help
San Jose to Manuel Antonio: 3.75 hours
San Jose to Arenal: 4 hours
San Jose to Tamarindo: 5 hours
San Jose to Puerto Viejo: 3.75 hours
San Jose to Monteverde: 5 hours
San Jose to Jaco: 2 hours
San Jose to Golfito: 8 hours
I hope this information can help you. Have a great time!

10-30-2007, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
ftuley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 132	Re: Car rental in Costa Rica Click on this link Car Rental here you can search Multiple sites for Cheapest Car Rentals. Costa Rica is a very small country and most tourist destinations are within a few hours drive of San José. Not only will you drive through beautiful countryside, but some small, out-of-the-way places will only be discovered by car. The adventure lover will appreciate the freedom to explore. I do not recommend renting a car during the time you are in San José. Traffic and parking can be difficult and finding your way around is almost impossible as most buildings don't have addresses. Taxis are not only relatively cheap, but the drivers know where everything is. The biggest problem with driving in Costa Rica isn't the roads, it's the slow-moving vehicles (mostly trucks) that cause delays and the dangerous passes that frustrated drivers make in attempt to overtake them. You will probably have to make a few passes on double yellow lines if you rent a car and want to get anywhere fast, but use caution and drive VERY defensively. As there are few traffic cops in Costa Rica, drivers tend to be a little aggressive in their maneuvers. click on this links Things To Do In Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano. Here are some driving times that might help San Jose to Manuel Antonio: 3.75 hours San Jose to Arenal: 4 hours San Jose to Tamarindo: 5 hours San Jose to Puerto Viejo: 3.75 hours San Jose to Monteverde: 5 hours San Jose to Jaco: 2 hours San Jose to Golfito: 8 hours I hope this information can help you. Have a great time!