This topic has 1 reply, 10 voices, and was last updated 11 years, 11 months ago by delucajmj. Save some time during the rental and read our FAQ, Please bring your: Disrespecting traffic rules The PLI/TPL daily rate is included in your rental agreement and is non-negotiable. What am I missing out on? Our SPP is a robust and comprehensive coverage that ensures our client’s needs are taken care of during their stay; it does not matter where you are. Nomad America offers adventure ready expedition vehicles for rent with full camping/recreational equipment. Costa Rica is a true bucket-list destination. Extended Protection Coverage (SPP) or Zero Deductible Supplement Insurance We can also help plan your trip for maximum cool potential. Airport and LIR Int. We are more than just a car rental agency. However, it can happen that suddenly a perfect working car stops driving. If the cars from the other direction are showing the head lights, this normally means be careful. It is accessible to all, however, accompanied by our local team specialising in 4x4 tours we will go to places virtually inaccessible to most visitors. If something happens, we are on your side. Note that the PLI/TPL does not cover any damages to the rental car itself. Its always good to know someones got your back. Will I get ripped off? We look forward to sharing this knowledge and experience with you. Most Confortable medium 4×4 rental in Costa Rica to tackle demanding roads, Roof-rack for carrying surfboards/luggage, Includes up to 5 person Camping Equipment, Perfect for family road-trips + surf trips, Powerful compact 4×4 rentals in Costa Rica, Includes full Camping Gear for 2 + Hammocks. In the national parks there are official marked roads, you are not alled to drive off-road besides the marked roads. Some of those offer car rental insurance, however it would be your responsibility to check the coverage before renting a car with us and we are not responsible in case this type of insurance gets declined by your card provider later on. We are the only all inclusive car-roadtrip-camp-cook + eat-explore option where you will always be in command of your personal adventure. Every campsite comes with the basics (Water, Shower, Toilets). In case you did take the full cover insurance, as you wanted to save some money, don’t try to go to a local mechanic and get your car fixed there (so we wont notice the accident/dent, etc.). Refine your search Select order Most recent first Oldest first Cheapest first Expensive first … We explain you clearly, which type of roads you can use, to stay with coverage. We love our adventurers. Rent all-terrain 4×4 expedition vehicles ideal for local roads, like Toyota Land Cruisers, FJ Cruisers, 4Runners and Land Rover Defenders; all fully equipped with camping, cooking and sports gear giving you an all-inclusive road-trip. You will be responsible for paying for the ticket, but unfortunately also for much more! In some cases, this can take up to 1 month and a lot of work from our site. This is why we only specialize in the restoration of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser, so that we can deliver the finest … The big wheels and oversize […] I have no freedom because I booked an organised “adventure”! Unlike most of our competitors we will not charge you the full price of every day that we do not have the car/ license plate. Wild Rider suffers from a big economic impact for every car whose plates gets removed, as this means up to 1 month without being able to rent the car! A lot of times traffic police is ahead, so please make sure you are respecting the speed limit. The PLI’s 20% deductible for third-party damages is waived. Pulling off down rough and muddy backroads to check out different beaches. • Vandalism damages to the car are covered, including to the tires and windows. Therefore, we decided to only accept a credit card safety deposit or in some special cases you can also leave the deposit in cash (however this needs to be discussed with management before the rental). River crossings Another advantage of the rainy season is lower prices as it is tourist low season. Wild Rider Costa Rica 4x4 Car rental Insurance information. The same in case you have to check-out earlier than you would like to. Lots of companies jacking up the price when you finally get there or having a huge bill when you return for “damage“. We explain you very clear and transparent which trails, rivers, beaches and bridges you cannot explore with our cars. Speeding can get very very expensive, up to 600 USD for going 10 km/h over the limit. WILD RIDER Car Insurance information. But you will need to pay an administration fee for the hours we need to put in, to get our license plate back. • LDW provides coverage for partial or total theft of the vehicle in accordance with WILD RIDER terms and conditions. This is the equivalent of about 1 beer. Several hotels have an extra room for luggage. Call our office (in case its during our office hours 8am-16md) or your emergency contact (numbers are on your copy of the contract or on our website). many. Includes all 5+ person camping+ cooking gear! If something happens, we are on your side. Most of the times we send one of our experts to make sure the problem gets solved without any further issues. Costa Rica, a small country in Central America, is known worldwide for its biodiversity. Adobe Rent a Car offers you the most complete insurance plan, for a better experience in Costa Rica: The rate includes basic liability insurance with a maximum protection of US$20.000 for damages to third parties´ property, and US$100.000 per accident, for injury or … Original passport Reserve a rental car from Hertz Costa Rica car rental and get a great rate online. Takes the stress out of car renting in Costa Rica Are you concerned about choosing the wrong rental car insurance? It normally takes 3 up to 5 business days until you have the funds back available on your account. Don’t worry, WILD RIDER rent a car will help you to find the best protection for you. The PLI’s 20% deductible for third-party damages is waived. If somebody gets hurt, you will disappear at least several months or years in a costa Rican jail. Depending on the police officer, they will decide if they tow your car away and leave it at some police deposit or if they give you the permission to drive back to our agency (this last point is very hard to achieve). We recommend using Waze, so you will notice when the speed limits change, and when you are driving over the limit. We are Costa Rica’s most trustable Car Rental Company with hundreds of excellent reviews in TRIPADVISOR and GOOGLE and other Travel Forums. Best option for a 4×4 jeep rental Costa Rica. Is car rental insurance mandatory in Costa Rica? They picked us up from the San Jose airport and brought us to the rental agency. Home › Forums › Costa Rica Living Forum › Which 4×4 is best car for Costa Rica???? Our SPP is a robust and comprehensive coverage that ensures our client’s needs are taken care of during their stay; it does not matter where you are. Can I rent a car without insurance? Four Wheel Drive SUVs for rent in Costa Rica. If you are arriving at night, we recommend you looking for a hotel near the airport (a lot of them offer a free shuttle service) and then start your journey early in the morning and well rested. If your into going wherever you want whenever you want Nomad America is for you. We have 2 types of safety deposits, one for the small cars US$700 and US$900 for the big cars. Police officers know the tourist hotspots and especially like to hand out tickets and remove license plates in those areas, since its normal that they will find 5 to 10 cars parking next to a yellow line near the national parks. Speed limit will almost always be indicated with signs next to the road or is writing directly on the road. Renting one of our awesome vehicles includes all the camping and cooking gear! Our planet's greatest wildlife experience? Just fix the tire at the nearest llantera or estacion de servicio (tire shop or service station) and send us a photo of the receipt, we will reimburse you the money afterwards. Short and simple: NO Camp anywhere with your 4×4 rental Costa Rica. PLI or TPL is mandatory for all vehicle rentals in Costa Rica and provides limited liability coverage for incidents involving third parties. The police symbol next to the road also helps you to know where you have to pay extra attention to the limits . What happens when something happens? We are Costa Rica’s most trustable Car Rental Company with hundreds of excellent reviews in TRIPADVISOR and GOOGLE and other Travel Forums. Loss and Damage Coverage (LDW) with Roadside Assistance and a US$ 900 deductible Hi, I recommend a 4x4. Stay on the safe side and do not risk your live or your health. Usually it is no problem to do the check-out and still leave you luggage at the hotel. Offers great deals in SJO airport, Liberia, Cahuita & Puerto Viejo, Jaco, guapiles and … We were so lucky to come across Nomad America! Quickly explain what happened and if possible, try to send photos via WhatsApp so we can get (literary) a better picture of what is happening. Costa Rica is worth visiting year round. But we still offer you the option for the after/ before office hours rental which is charged with an additional fee agreed upon before the rental depending on the time. If it is your first time in Costa Rica, you don’t want to be driving around at night, as it is not the safest and you wont be able to enjoy the amazing views we have all around the country. Includes 4WD SUVs, 4x4, Passenger Cars, Vans, Minivans and Sedans. But please don’t drive up a viewpoint and on the way back try to fight your way through the jungle, since you don’t want to take the same and only road back again. Assess the situation. Discover the wonders of the most remote areas of Costa Rica, enter national parks, drive up vulcanos and reach the prettiest sightseeings. And well… also give our visitors the possibility of deeply experiencing Costa Rica, truly living Pura Vida and creating their own original adventure. Costs for tire repairs are not covered by the basic insurance. You have our emergency number. The 4X4 expeditions in Costa Rica allows you to drive your own 4x4 modified vehicle by routes with an intermediate level of difficulty or to accompany us in a staff vehicle, which gives you the freedom to arrive and camp in unmatched places, but always in the safety of our local team. Just help us out and throw away the trash, shake of the sand of the mats and treat the car well. The funds will get blocked until you return the car, if everything is ok with the car then we unblock those funds while you are returning the car. Tell us right away what happened and then we fix it in our own workshop. Where should I go? On this 13-night adventure, enjoy the sights and sounds of tropical rainforests where brightly coloured parrots fly freely around the treetops. For Costa Rica roads in those areas you just feel more in control in a 4x4. The take-out is near Rios Tropicales Operations Center where lunch is included. • Nation-wide 24/7 roadside assistance (not covered regular flat tires), including tow truck service. Be honest, tell us what happened, and you will see that we will treat you fair, that is the reason we are rated as one of the top car rental agencies in Costa Rica. This is by far the best way to travel Costa Rica. Be free and experience it all. You might even get detained for an attempt of car trafficking. Carsharing Zipcar is the smartest way to get around town, it provides access to vehicles in different locations. Adobe Car Rental in Fortuna Costa Rica. Copyrights © 2020 by Tetra-Hedron for Aventuras Turisticas S.A. (Wild Rider). Driving under the influence We have to charge for the person that picks up the car and delivers it again, the rate depends on the location and the time of the year. I’ve been to Costa Rica several times and wild Rider is by far the best car rental place I’ve ever used. Insurance coverage to meet your travel type. To rent a car with us, you will need to be at least 21 years old. Are people injured? Few local results found. You might think that all this is exaggerated but we are speaking out of 22 years of experience and had to recover cars from the button of the ocean and several rivers. Costa Rica. Rent a 4x4 Car in Costa Rica from Service Car Rental with locations in SJO Int. At Wild RIDER, we offer our clients professional and comprehensive coverage at reasonable and competitive rates with no hidden fees. Being a tourist can be hard. Over 4 years experience helping create the ultimate Costa Rica 4x4 road trips for our adventurers - link to read about our user experiences directly from them. We are a Costa Rican company that began operations in 2008 in the car rental business with more than 13 years in business . If possible, take a few photos of the situation. We are the most reliable and well‐respected Car Rental Company located in Costa Rica. Do you want to discover remote places in Costa Rica with the comfort of having a 4×4 car? For 20+ years we have been renting 4×4 cars at economic rates. 4x4 roof top tent Costa Rica Our guest bloggers Jan and Marieke left their small country of Belgium in July 2018 to explore a small piece of this big world for 6 months. Rent a 4x4 in Costa Rica The heart of Central America, Costa Rica has always been a very popular location for renting a 4x4. In the years 1992-1997 he was mainly traveling on his mountain bike through Costa Rica.  The other option is Liberia International Airport (LIB – right near the beaches in the northern Guanacaste area). The vehicle also gave us an incomparable vantage everywhere we went, so. If possible, take a few photos of the situation. Used cars for sale in Costa Rica We found 4104 matching ads, displaying 1 to 15 ads. You have heard horror stories about insurance and hidden fees with Costa Rican Car Rental companies? Personalized service. If the car returns smelling like cigarettes or smoke or we find cigarette buds on the floor you will pay a fine of US$200. For over 20 years we have been renting 4x4 cars at economic rates and helped plan thousands of individual dream vacations as a free compliment to your rental experience. Costa Rica’s 4X4 Coastal Road. After the return of the vehicle, we’ll submit an electronic request to release your deposit. If we need to tow the car back to San Jose, this is not covered by any insurance and you will have to pay for it. Airport. For third-party property damages, Our WILD RIDER PLI/TPL covers up to $100.000 with a 20% deductible. So better drive over the bridge or take the 20 minutes detour. Chill out. Explore, Camp and Adventure in stunning Costa Rica and beautiful Panama – Off the beaten path.Â. However if you leave your sunglasses, cellphone, laptop, or some luggage in the car (even you hide it under some towels) and you are at the park or in the ocean, chances are very high that you come back to an empty car with a broken window. Additional to this mandatory insurance you must choose between 2 different Loss and Damage Coverage types. Dry season brings nice winds, blue skies and hordes of tourists! If we talk about minor damage, let's talk to the other party involved in the accident. From tips on the top spots to see, best adventure tours to take, where to stay and eat, best beaches and towns, etc. Phone: (+506) 6259-6175 (Call or WhatsApp). A guarantee deposit is required for all vehicle rentals. It can also mean that there is a road block, fallen tree, etc. Whether climbing steep unpaved roads, crossing rivers, or just barging down a secluded beach to post up camp for the night there was nothing the Defender couldn’t handle. Our team is here for you to help you plan your trip, make your trip better and assist you during your Costa Rica camping adventure. Nomad America offers awesome trip ideas, fun sporting gear and exciting new locations to improve your experience.  You can count on us to help create a unique Costa Rica camping 4×4 adventure. For third-party property damages, Our WILD RIDER PLI/TPL covers up to $100.000 with a 20% deductible. Im on the web costaricalearn.com I write about renting a car in Costa, saving time and money. The title explains itself, if you are driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol you are not covered by any insurance, and if you get stopped by the police chances that you end up in jail for a couple of weeks are very high.