The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Guanacaste are: GM Monza, Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Nissan Tiida, Ford Focus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Costa Rica vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Costa Rica are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Guanacaste, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Local drivers are not distinguished by strict compliance with traffic regulations. Therefore, they often exceed the speed and even perform overtaking on the right, even though the local traffic regulations prohibit such a maneuver.
Drivers, who plan to make a ride in the territory of national parks, should be very attentive as the local fauna is a serious source of danger for them. Some animals are quite aggressive and big is size, so a collision with them will surely not be left unnoticed. When driving on narrow dirt roads, it is recommended not to exceed the speed of 50 km/h.
Coati (or coatimundi) is known as the most common representative of the local fauna. These little animals are the most frequent guests on local roads. They often appear out of nowhere, and it is worth saying that these animals rarely travel in small groups. Sometimes there can be up to 20 coatis on the road at the same time. In such a situation drivers must stop and wait patiently when the animals leave the road. Sometimes a whole row of cars stands still waiting for the animals.
