Mapache Rent a Car ® is a 100% Costa Rican owned Rental Car Company. We are the only Green Costa Rica Car Rental Company that is 100% Carbon Neutral. Mapache Rent a Car ® cares about preserving Costa Rica and the environment as much as we care about delivering the Best Car Rental Service in Costa Rica.

Mapache Rent a Car ®is the Winner of the Bizz Prize Award for Innovation and Quality, as well as recognized as the Best in Costa Rica Rent a Car by Transportation International.

Your trip to Costa Rica will be safe and easy with a car rental company as Mapache Rent a Car ®. Our fleet is regularly checked and receives regular maintenance to ensure highest levels of quality and safety. 

Mapache Rent a Car ® has offices conveniently located by the major airports as well as in major tourist destinations in Costa Rica. We will also deliver a rent a car to you anywhere in Costa Rica. As part of our service you can count on a free shuttle from/to the airport from our airport offices.  Check out all the other Free Extras that we offer.

Check out our Major Locations:

In San Jose Costa Rica area and Airport:
Costa Rica San Jose Car Rental | SJO Airport Car Rental | SJO Costa Rica

In Liberia Costa Rica area and Airport :
Car Rental Liberia Costa Rica | Airport Rent a Car | Liberia Costa Rica

In the Arenal Volcano Costa Rica area:
Arenal Costa Rica Car Rental | Arenal Costa Rica Rent a Car | Arenal Costa Rica

In Tamarindo Beach:
Tamarindo Costa Rica Car Rental | Tamarindo Costa Rica Rent a Car | Tamarindo Beach

 

 CAR RENTAL RATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Age

Minimum age of 21 and present a valid driver’s license and passport.

Mileage

FREE mileage applies to rentals over one day.

Gas

- The car must be dropped off with the same amount of gas specified in the contract, otherwise - any fuel shortage shall be charged.

Payment Methods

- For car rental: credit card.
- Other charges will be reflected on your rental contract.

Deposits

Credit card required (American Express, Visa, Master Card), to make the mandatory deposit and to rent a car.

Extra Hours

- A minimum rental period of 24 hours is required for all rentals, with a 60-minutes grace period. -If the renter is one hour late, an extra $20 will be charged. After this hour, a full-day fee will be charged.

General Conditions

- Daily rate applies from 1 to 6 day rental.
- Weekly rate applies to rentals exceeding 7 days.
- The daily rate is the amount paid for each 24 hour period.
- All prepaid reservations are non-refound.
- All vehicles are restricted for use within the boundaries of Costa Rica.
- Valid passport and driver’s license are required for rental.

 

 

Basic Insurance
Costa Rica Car Rental Insurance | Costa Rica Rent a Car | Insurance Costa Rica

Basic Obligatory Insurance. This insurance has a deductible according to the category of car you rent. It covers collision, roll over and damages to third parties and property (C.D.W). In case of damages to third parties, the Instituto Nacional de Seguros indicates that the deductible amount as stipulated in the clauses is calculated in 20 % of the total damages caused to other people's property.

Supplemental Insurance with Zero Deductible

Supplemental Insurance with zero deductible. This insurance has an additional cost of US $12.00 for any compact and 4x4 car of 5 passengers and USD $15.00 for Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Montero of 7 and Microbus, besides the obligatory insurance. This only applies to reservations made with a minimum rental period of three days or longer and a minimum age of 25.

Restrictions on Supplemental Insurance with Zero Deductible

- Loss of keys, tools, detachable radio front panel.
- Accidents or damages caused to the car due to careless driving, traffic infractions, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, along areas inaccessible to cars (rivers, beaches, swamps, or similar places); the car being driven by someone who is not authorized under the Rental - Contract terms; it does not cover assistance or travel expenses in case of damaged tires, lost keys, discharged batteries for leaving the lights on, car change in case of accident, towing or rescue expenses.
- Leaving the car in unsafe conditions, in lonely places that facilitate car THEFT.
- ZERO DEDUCTIBLE does not cover 20% of damages caused to other people’s property in case the customer has an at-fault accident.

Third Party Property Damage Insurance.

This insurance has a cost of $ 7.00 per day and exempts the renter or authorized driver from paying the 20% deductible for damages caused to other peoples’ properties when having collisions.

Additionally, this insurance covers medical expenses to authorized driver and companions in our rented vehicle for an amount of ¢ 6,000,000.00 Colones when passengers get injured by an accident while in transit.  Medical attention will be provided at medical facilities of the National Insurance Institute or in a different facility it designates.

This insurance does not cover when driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when the vehicle is driven by unauthorized drivers others than shown on the leasing contract.

Credit Card Insurance.

Auto Rental CDW Programs offered by major card issuers are accepted in Mapache Rent a Car.

The amount of insurance coverage has to be mentioned.

 

Office Locations:

In San Jose Costa Rica area and Airpot:
Costa Rica San Jose Car Rental | SJO Airport Car Rental | SJO Costa Rica

In Liberia Costa Rica area and Airport :
Car Rental Liberia Costa Rica | Airport Rent a Car | Liberia Costa Rica

In the Arena Volcano Costa Rica arae:
Arenal Costa Rica Car Rental | Arenal Costa Rica Rent a Car | Arenal Costa Rica

In Tanarindo Beach:
Tamarindo Costa Rica Car Rental | Tamarindo Costa Rica Rent a Car | Tamarindo Beach

Delivery Destinations
For pricing for car drop off outside of the San Jose metropolitan area please contact the department of Reservations.

 

Check Out All Our Services!
Mapache Rent a Car Services | Costa Rica

Free Car delivery and return from your hotel

It applies to any hotel in the San José area and some places of Guanacaste such as Liberia, Conchal, Flamingo and Tamarindo. The cars may be dropped off or picked up at our different offices. Regular delivery fees apply under any condition other than those above mentioned, and for minimum rentals of three days or longer.

Free transportation to and from the airport

You can pick up and return the car in any of our airport offices and get a free shuttle service to the airport.

This service is available in the office of Tamarindo, Fortuna, Liberia and Alajuela.

Car with driver

To those who want to reach their destinations without complications whether your trip is pleasure or business. We count with a team of drivers who have passed a strict process of selection and trained for the complete satisfaction of our clients.
We assure that our drivers will always be in excellent disposition and always rested, because we do not allow them  shifts longer than eight hours.

The warranty deposit requires no credit card.

Gas sale

For the purpose of avoiding any difficulty finding gas stations and additional charges in case of gas shortage, Mapache Rent a Car ® offers the option of buying it at market prices at the time of sale.

Bilingual staff

We have a highly trained staff proficient in at least 2 languages.

Free Mileage

Free mileage applies to rentals over one day.