Real feedback from drivers across Costa Rica
We collect feedback from customers who have picked up vehicles through 4Drive in cities and airports across Costa Rica. Reviews cover the booking process, vehicle condition at handover, support during the rental period, and return procedures. All reviews are submitted voluntarily after the rental concludes.
Picked up a Toyota RAV4 at SJO and drove to Monteverde, then down Route 27 to Manuel Antonio. Vehicle was clean and mechanically sound. Documentation at the counter took about 15 minutes. GPS unit worked well on mountain roads. Fuel policy was clear - returned the tank full at a Recope station near Alajuela before the flight. Would book again for the Caribbean coast next time.
Booked a Suzuki Jimny for Liberia pickup. The part-time 4WD handled the gravel roads to Rincon de la Vieja without trouble. Rental company staff explained the drivetrain before I left - helpful since I had never driven a 4x4 before. Returned at LIR three days later, inspection was quick. Online booking advance payment made the counter process faster. Solid experience overall.
Rented a Hyundai Tucson in San Jose for a week-long loop: La Fortuna, Arenal, then south to Uvita and back via Route 27. The AWD system felt stable in heavy rain during May. Paid the booking advance online with a debit card, settled the rest at pickup. The voucher had all contact details for the local company. No issues during the rental. Straightforward return process in San Jose.
Picked up a Daihatsu Terios at Liberia airport for a trip to the Pacific beaches. Vehicle had 60,000 km on the clock but ran fine. Added a second driver at the counter - paid the extra fee directly to the rental company. Drove to Tamarindo and Nosara on paved and rough sections. Appreciated that 4Drive listed multiple payment options in the booking confirmation. Returned on time without complications.
Rented a Mitsubishi Montero Sport from San Jose. Vehicle was solid for the drive to Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean side - about 215 km. Handover inspection noted a small scratch on the rear bumper in the contract. Only issue: the gravel road to the hotel was not mentioned in the listing. Would have chosen a different pickup location if I had known. Otherwise smooth experience, good communication from the local office.
Booked a Toyota Hilux for Uvita. Pickup was at a local office, not airport delivery. Truck had proper 4WD and clearance for coastal tracks. Staff demonstrated the drivetrain selector and diff lock. Drove to Corcovado area and back over five days. Fuel economy was reasonable for a pickup. Return inspection took ten minutes. Clear damage documentation at both ends avoided any disputes. Recommended.
Picked up a Suzuki Vitara at LIR for a dry-season trip to the northern plains. Small SUV with AWD suited paved highways and light gravel. Paid booking advance online, rest at counter with debit card as stated in voucher. Added a child seat for a small fee. Drove to La Fortuna, Arenal lake loop, then back to Liberia. No mechanical problems. Returned vehicle clean and on time.
Rented a Hyundai Creta in San Jose for mountain roads. Drove to Monteverde via unpaved sections - about 150 km. AWD handled mud and stones during afternoon downpours. Booking confirmation from 4Drive included the local rental company contact and office hours. Picked up the vehicle at the agreed time, paperwork was ready. Returned in Alajuela near SJO. Efficient process from start to finish.
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