| Major international car rental agencies and private car
rentals are conveniently located all over San José.
Most rental agencies operate like those in the United States.
The cost of renting a vehicle depends on the year, model and
make of car. You must be at least 21 years old and have a
valid driver's license, an American Express, Visa or Master
Card or be able to leave a large deposit. Remember, insurance
is extra, mandatory by law and quite expensive.
Always phone or make arrangements for car rentals well in
advance. For a list of car rental agencies, see the phone
directory we have provided in the back of this book, the yellow
pages or The Tico Times for ads. We recommend Prego
Rent-A-Car, which offers all kinds of vehicles to meet your
every need. Unlike many car rental companies, they give generous
discounts.
The Tico Times has ads for private drivers or chauffeurs.
This is a good alternative to taxis but can be expensive.
We know quite a few people who do not like to drive and prefer
to hire private drivers instead of taking taxis whenever they
have to do errands or other business.
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