TRANSPORT (CR)

Rental Cars — Arrangements can be made through smart vacation rentals or the
client themselves. We offer recommendations and also have connections
with Costa Rica Rental Car agencies with cheaper rates and great cars/suv's.

4x4 Back Country Taxi's — Most drivers know how to get everywhere or know
who to ask. If you are not in the mood to rent a car or take the bus or shuttle, simply
call 506-685-5750 (Guanacaste region) Call 506-666-0574 or 506-666-0073.
Courtesy of Smart Management.

Public Buses — Far and away the cheapest mode of transportation in Costa Rica ranging in price from around 0.10
to $10.00 and often the fastest and most convenient. Buses on the main routes are modern and comfortable but
typically not air-conditioned.

Tourist Minibuses — These buses tend to be slightly faster (half an hour on a four hour trip), more convenient
(door-to-door service to major hotels) and more comfortable (all promise A/C and some deliver) than the public
buses. The biggest advantage is the direct routes on segments frequented by tourists where the public buses require
going out of your way or changing buses frequently. Service frequency is increasing, but on many routes there is still
only a single departure each morning. Prices range from $25 to $50 pp. (5 to 10 times the public bus fares).

Shuttle Service — Reservations upon request from San Jose or Liberia Airports.

Domestic Flights — Direct flights from San José are available to a dozen popular destinations at prices between $48 and $80 on two domestic airlines.