Car Rental in Costa Rica: What Travelers Should Know Before Booking
Planning a trip? This guide explains how car rental in Costa Rica differs from the US and Europe, including insurance requirements and real costs.

Switzerland of Central America

73
The number of years since army was abolished in Costa Rica.
2,925,128
The number of foreign visitors who visited Costa Rica pre-pandemic.
27.44
The percentage of protected land in Costa Rica.
Planning a trip? This guide explains how car rental in Costa Rica differs from the US and Europe, including insurance requirements and real costs.
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