Cheap Car Rentals at Liberia Airport

Liberia, Costa Rica - Liberia (LIR)

2 Oct — 9 Oct

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Top rental agencies in Liberia Airport

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

36 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

they're policies sucks

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great truck !

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Pickup and drop off the staff were fantastic with no hassles. Alex in Liberia was fantasitic and got us on our way very quickly. The staff in Uvita were great as well.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Ana in Nosara was very helpful & Steven & Jean Paul in SanJose we’re excellent. All of them were helpful, great to work with, and gave great customer service. A plus people!

9.6

Wonderful|Feb 2018

The staff are so kind and helpful. We have only had great experiences with Alamo and this was no different. Easy pickup and drop off.

The vehicle was on the older side and had an after market radio which didn't work all that well. Not a big deal though

7.6

Good|Dec 2018

Swapped out a car with mechanical problem very quickly.

The insurance rates

1 out of 12

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

5 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Excellent customer service!!

5.2

Fair|Sep 2017

Reps at both checkout and checkin were good

Car was very old, beaten up and underpowered. REALLY wasn't clear on insurance and it ended up costing A LOT more than expected. I'm not sure why I bought 3rd party insurance, it didn't really save me anything.

4.8

Mediocre|Feb 2017

Car cost 3.5 times my confirmed rate. They tried to charge me 5.5 and I said that's enough. Most of money extra was insurance and additional add ons such as license charge. Never had this experience before. Very low class!

7.2

Good|Dec 2016

Great car for price and season

An employee loaded our luggage into another customers car that left with our stuff. It was really tough on us because we were traveling with infant and made our first day a looooooong nightmare. They did help in tracking down our luggage, but it was up to us to make arrangement to to meet up with that customer and go pick up our luggage.

8.4

Very Good|Jul 2016

The people were friendly and (thankfully) spoke English. The "Large SUV" (a Suzuki Grand Vitara) met my needs perfectly although I originally got a smaller vehicle not realizing how small it was going to be. I asked if I could get a manual transmission and they did that for me too, which was great. The SUV performed great on dirt roads along the Guanacaste coastal region.

I opted out of insurance when I booked it, and that was probably a mistake. I think it was a lot cheaper if I had booked it online, and without this I had to buy there and it was almost twice the price of the car. That SUCKED.

1 out of 2

Ace

6.0

Okay

5 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

My prepaid insurance through your website was not honored. I had to spend $250 extra just on the insurance. The car was 5 years old and beat up. It had 110000 kilometers on the odometer. I reserved automatic and I was offered a manual transmission for the same money. Major disappointment. Also they requested $1,000.00 deposit!!! That’s way far from the industry standard.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2019

Staff great to deal with

2.0

Poor|Feb 2018

Nothing

I reserved an automatic SUV a week in advance. When I got there they told me they only have manual pickup tucks and told me I was SOL, had no other options and my only choice was take that at the same rate or cancel my reservation. We cancelled and went to Enterprise. Do yourself a favor and avoid at all cost!

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2018

Friendly staff, quick process, and decent price. Made a 10-day reservation for an SUV for about $325, and had to pay the local insurance for the vehicle. In the grand scheme of the cost and everything that went with it, it was totally worth it.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2017

The folks at the ACE office in Liberia, CR were absolutely wonderful!

1 out of 2

Avis

5.1

Fair

28 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The Avis in Liberia sent us off the lot with an old, dilapidated tire that came apart in pieces as we were driving. The office did not pick up the phone or respond to us when we called in with the problem, but thankfully we were able to get in touch with the insurance provider who sent someone to change the tire. He was shocked at how old and rundown the tire was compared to the three others on the vehicle and told us we were very lucky it didn’t cause an accident. When I returned to Liberia and was finally able to connect to the Avis service people in person, they told me it was my fault for driving the car off the lot and charged me $280 for the tire. I have a report filed to try and resolve this, but this was one of the worst car rentals AND customer experiences I have ever had.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Probably the worst condition rental car ever. Rusted, bad tires, high mileage. Yet expensive.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Price ended up being 3x what was quoted on your website. Had to pay over $40 a day for insurance. $12.50 a day for a phone that did not work. Also charged $100 for a 1/4 tank of gas. The staff was rude on pickup and drop off. I will never use Avis again. Very disappointed.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

I ordered a 4 x 4 and they gave me a 2wd!! Without telling me. Trip ruined!

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

I looked up the insurance policies prior to arriving in Costa Rica after receiving e-mails from AVIS stating that there are optional insurances and upgrades available. I'm covered with all the requirements of Costa Rica through my insurance, plus have additional coverage with my credit card and above and beyond that we have an umbrella insurance policy that covers far beyond any liability waiver that they provide. At the counter they required me to purchase their insurance for $38.99 a day!! I showed them my proof of insurance and then they told me they needed a personal letter from my insurance company to them (not AVIS, but to their office in Liberia). While in line there were two other couples contacting their insurance companies struggling to get a letter faxed to their office. Apparently a digital copy or e-mail wouldn't work either. It is off-airport and once they have you there they make it very inconvenient to leave you there without a car. Additionally they placed a $2,000 hold on my credit card (usually made for those who decline insurance) so that shouldn't have been necessary since I was made to purchase theirs. I later found out that the agents behind the counter are incentivized by commission to sell the insurance and upgrades. The car was suppose to be given to me full - it was 1/2 tank, the front tires were bald, I had to stop and put air in the rear tire. For this reason I will never rent with AVIS again.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

If you want to wait 2 hours for your vehicle to be ready despite making the appointment, this is the place to go to.

1 out of 10

Economy Rent a Car

3.7

Poor

22 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

I wish I had bought insurance up front

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

They forced us to get super expensive insurance. Then they said we put a ding in the car and made us pay extra for the repairs. I will be disputing the charge entirely.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

Economy Rent-a-Car posts a low price on services like Kayak/Priceline- but then when you get to the pickup spot in Costa Rica you learn that mandatory insurance will cost you much more than the cost of the car. At that point you have little choice but to either get no car, or pay the overage, as the booking is non-refundable. It feels upsetting and dishonest. Please stop recommending Economy in Costa Rica.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

Over charged me. Will not refund

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY! They were rude and disrespectful scam artists. If we hadn’t been in a hurry we would have gone to another facility. Horrible!

2.0

Poor|Oct 2019

Staff was friendly

Price is incredibly misleading. What I reserved was a week long rental for a SUV. When we finally got to the rental counter, they surprised us with government mandated insurance, which caused the price to skyrocket. By the end of it, the cheapest option we had, which was “insurance” that still has us liable for all damages and expenses to the sum of $500+ for a week. Had I known the total price before booking, I wouldn’t have even bothered. Look elsewhere for a car rental.

1 out of 8

Firefly

2.3

Poor

6 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Flight was late and car was no longer available!!!

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

Please have a manager reach out. No car was provided. Family of 5 left at the airport with no transportation.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

Our car was not available to us when we arrived. And we had booked in March 2021. Absolutely appalling. No text notifications and left stranded on Christmas Day with two kids and no transportation.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

I had a reservation booked for 4 months. We showed up in Liberia, Costa Rica to be told that they didn’t have a car and couldn’t provide a replacement. We saw at least 3 other groups that Firefly said this to within a 10 minute period. We were told by a different car rental agency that Firefly did have cars but our rate was too low so they were saying they didn’t have the cars to then turn around and rent them at a higher rate. This complete flake on our car rental reservation cost us an extra $1,000

2.0

Poor|Jan 2017

There was no car available. We had to rent from someone else.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2017

I arrived and went to talk to an agent and they said they see my reservation but don't have any cars available. Bad enough, but they didn't even care. They made no effort to rectify the situation and gave me a "tough luck" attitude.

1 out of 2

easyCar

1 location

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Europcar

2.0

Poor

1 review•1 location

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire providers are at Liberia Airport?

There are 10 car rental providers located at Liberia Airport. The following companies can be found near the Liberia Airport car rental counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0)Alamo (8.6)U-Save (7.0)Ace (6.0)Avis (5.1)NU Car (5.1)Payless (5.0)Economy Rent a Car (3.7)Hertz (2.7)Firefly (2.3)

Which car hire company is considered to be the best at Liberia Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating), National (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at Liberia Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a car at Liberia Airport for a week from Hertz?

Hiring a car at Liberia Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,091/week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Liberia Airport for the best price?

Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 37% at Liberia Airport - we recommend booking at least 72days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month at Liberia Airport?

Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Liberia Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.