Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pick up my rented car?

You can arrange to be picked up at the airport. One of our representative will meet and greet you at the outside of the arrival terminal, holding a sign that displays your name. Please make sure to provide us with your flight information upon reservation. Or take a taxi to our main office location, about 2 minutes away from the airport.

Can Vamos Rent-a-Car deliver the car?

Yes, we can deliver the car to your hotel. We will prepare all the paperwork in advance. This way you can take possession of your car at the hotel without having to wait!  No lines, no hassle.

We can also deliver the car to all regions of the country for reasonable fees, please see Vehicle Delivery Fee Table at the bottom of this page for rates.

Do you have an airport location?

No, an office at the airport would require us to raise our rates.You can arrange to have one of our representatives meet you at the airport. Just provide us with your arrival info upon reservation and we will wait for you at the exit of the arrival terminal with a sign that displays your name.

Do you have an office in Liberia ?

Yes we do have an office in Liberia. You can arrange to have one of our representatives meet you at the airport. Just provide us with your arrival info upon reservation and we will wait for you at the exit of the arrival terminal with a sign that displays your name.

How much is the deposit?

The deposit is between $750.00 and $2000, depending on the vehicle model and insurance provisions.  At the start of the rental we authorize your card for deposit- and the rental amount .  At the end of the rental, we release the deposit back to your credit card. 

Can I use my Debit Card?

Yes, but some Debit Cards may vary for deposit hold releases. Please contact your Bank for more information.

How old do I have to be?

The minimum rental age is 18 years.   However, if you are between 18 and 21 years, the deductibles on CDW and theft insurance are doubled.

Can the car leave the country?

In general, rent a cars cannot be taken out of Costa Rica.m We can, however, offer you the following alternative:

1. You tell us the dates that you need a car in Costa Rica
2. You tell us the dates that you need a car in Panama or Nicaragua
3. We arrange the rental in Costa Rica and reserve your car with another company at the border to meet you.
4. All you have to do is meet us at the border to return your car, cross the border (by cab) and have a representative from our strategic rent-a-car partner meet you at the other side of the border with your rent-a-car.

What happens if the rental vehicle experiences mechanical difficulties?

If your rental vehicle experiences mechanical issues, just contact us with the supplied cell phone (from anywhere there is cell phone coverage) 24 hours a day!  We will either send you a replacement vehicle or have a mechanic resolve the issue on the spot.  Our main goal is to get you back on the road as fast as possible.

Vehicle Delivery Fee Table for the San Jose and Liberia Regions

We deliver all over Costa Rica, please call us for rates to destinations that are not listed in this table below

Arenal	$         50		Playa Esterillos	$        50
Atenas	$         25		Playa Ocotal	$        20
Cartago	$         25		Playa Hermosa	$        20
Cañas	$         30		Playas del Coco	$        20
Buenos Aires	$         90		Playa Panama	$        20
Cahuita	$       100		Playa Junquillal	$        35
Cabo Matapalo	$       150		Playa Samara	$        50
Corcovado	$       175		Playa Carillo	$        50
Ciudad Quesada	$         35		Playa Nosara	$        50
Drake Bay	$       175		Playa Guiones	$        50
Grecia	$         30		Playa Garza	$        50
Guapiles	$         30		Punta Leona	$        35
Guacimo	$         35		Puerto Viejo, Sarapiqui	$        50
Dominical	$         90		Poas	$        60
Golfito	$       120		Punta Uvita	$        60
La Paz-Waterfall	$         60		Punta Islita	$        75
La Fortuna	$         50		Papagayo	$        20
La Cruz	$       100		Puerto Jiménez	$      140
Los Chiles	$       150		Puerto Viejo	$      100
Liberia Airport	$          7		Puntarenas	$        35
Nicoya	$         40		Peñas Blancas	$        50
Palmar Norte	$       100		Quepos	$        50
Paso Canoas	$       120		Naranjo	$        30
Playa Naranjo	$         30		Montezuma	$      100
Playa Flamingo	$         25		Monteverde	$        50
Playa Brasilito	$         25		Mal País	$      125
Playa Potrero	$         25		Orotina	$        30
Playa Pan de Azucar	$         25		Limon	$        50
Playa Conchal	$         25		Siquirres	$        40
Playa Grande	$         25		Sixaola	$      120
Playa Tamarindo	$         25		Santa Cruz	$        25
Playa Langosta	$         25		Santa Teresa	$      125
Hacienda Pinilla	$         25		Turrialba	$        50
Playa Avellana	$         25		Tambor	$       70