The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Tamarindo are: Ford Expedition, Nissan Pick-up, Hyundai Tuscon, Chrysler Journey, Toyota Landcruiser, Suzuki Jimny and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Costa Rica ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Costa Rica are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Driving while intoxicated is another popular traffic violation among local drivers. The fine for this violation is only US$30, but that does not mean that you can break the rule easily.
Local drivers are used to driving in the chaotic flow of cars. Even after a substantial portion of alcohol many of them feel confident on the road. For foreign drivers busy roads are very dangerous, and a serving of alcohol will only worsen the situation.
Taking into consideration the abovementioned features of local roads, it is recommended to move on them only with the seat belts fastened. The possibility that the driver will be fined for an unfastened belt or for talking on a cell phone while driving is very small, but it is recommended to comply with the rules for your own safety.
