 The Avis Cares Program strives to provide our customers a safe and stress-free trip by providing Local Travel Safety Tips, Child Passenger Safety Resources and more. Avis Cares® sums up Avis' philosophy about our customers, employees, and communities in which we operate. More specifically, the Avis Cares® Program is a driver safety and preparation program designed to ensure that Avis customers have a safe and stress-free trip to their destination. REQUEST A QUOTE - CLICK HERE REQUEST A QUOTE - CLICK HERE REQUEST A QUOTE - CLICK HERE REQUEST A QUOTE - CLICK HERE REQUEST A QUOTE - CLICK HERE TERMS AND CONDITIONSMinimum Requirements
•Minimum rental 48 hours
•Minimum age 23 years old
•C.D.W and gas is not included
•Valid passport and driver’s license
Additional Drivers
Fee: US$ 4 per day per driver
Charge Cards
American Express, Avis charge card, Diners Club, MasterCard, VISA AVIS-honored travel vouchers must be presented in conjunction with a charge card. Charge Card Hold
Minimum Charge for Card Hold:= U.S. $1000 for all the Groups plus the total amount of the rent. Drivers License
Valid driver’s license from country of residence is required. International driving license is not required. One Way Rentals
Cars can be returned to other locations on request. No one way fee applies between Hotel Corobicí Office, Hotel Cariari Office, Airport and Main Office.
$75,00 charge for drop off between Liberia Office and the rest of offices. One Way Rentals- Outside Country
Not available. Cars are not allowed outside of Costa Rica. Prepayment
No cash rentals allowed. Travel voucher must equal the total estimated rental charges and must be accompanied by a charge card. Rule of the Road
Drive on the right. Surcharges
$ 1.49 per day GOVT VEH CIRC. Tax
Not aplicable. Fuel Service Charge
The car will be delivered with full tank of gas. AVIS offers the following refueling options: | | Option 1 - At the time of rental: | • Get the full tank of gas at the same rate of local gas stations (Credit is not given at return of car with remaining gas).
It saves you time, saves you from unnecessary risks and there´s no need to look for gas stations to refuel before returning the vehicle. | | Option 2 - At the time of return: | • If the vehicle is returned with less than a full tank, customer will pay a fuel charge as specified on the rental agreement (higher than at local gas stations) | | Option 3: | • Return the car with the tank full and there will not be refueling service charge. | ALL THE RENTAL PROGRAMMED TO PICK UP AT SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT LOCATION MUST TO PAY 12% AIRPORT FEE AND FOR THE LIBERIA ´S LOCATION THE TAX APPLIED IS A 3%. | | INSURANCE | | GROUP | CDW/DAY (US$) | GROUP | CDW/DAY (US$) | GROUP | CDW/DAY (US$) | GROUP | CDW/DAY (US$) | B | 16 | E | 16 | L | 18 | M | 23 | C | 16 | K | 18 | O | 18 | | | When you rent a car from AVIS, you are responsible for returning the vehicle in the same conditions you received it. CDW (Collision, damage, waiver)
C.D.W. covers in case of collision or damages. It reduces your responsability. Deductibles US$ 1000 for all the car groups.
If the car is stolen, deductible payment is US$ 2000
AVIS recommends this protection when renting any car
Exception
C.D.W and deductibles can be waived with some credit cards issued in U.S.A and Canada that have a car rental insurance program. Please check with your credit card rental insurance department.
LIABILITY (API)
This protection covers in case of third party damages and goes from US$ 12 per day (Groups B,C,E,O, K), to US$ 16 per day (Group M).
This protection (API) is mandatory for customers who declined C.D.W.
No credit card insurance program covers third party liability.
Please check with your credit card rental insurance department. Additional Insurance Information
Read carefully the insurance options that are available when renting a car from
Avis Costa Rica: | | Option N° 1: | The CDW ( Collision Damage Waiver ) and deductibles can be waived with certain credit cards issued commonly in U.S .A or Canada and that have a car rental insurance program.
Verify this with your credit card insurance department . However in case of waive the CDW the customer will have to purchase the API ( liability or civil responsibility ) which is not covered by the credit card insurance program. | | Option N° 2: | If the customer do not have or does not want the first or second option he/her will need to accept the obligatory CDW ( collision damage waiver ) which includes the liability too.
In the event of theft or damages to the Avis car , the renter will be responsible for a maximum deductible of US $ 1000 in case of damages or US $ 2000 if the car is stolen. |
* For any of the above mentioned options a credit card will always be required a credit card
guarantee about US $ 1.500 at the beginning of the rental.
The renter will be responsible for the full cost of damage or theft if the car is driven in violation of the
rental agreement , that is if the car is abused or driven recklessly or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The insurance does not cover the car´s contents or personal possessions.
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The Avis Cares Program strives to provide our customers a safe and stress-free trip by providing Local Travel Safety Tips, Child Passenger Safety Resources and more.
Avis Cares® sums up Avis' philosophy about our customers, employees, and communities in which we operate. More specifically, the Avis Cares® Program is a driver safety and preparation program designed to ensure that Avis customers have a safe and stress-free trip to their destination.
Components of the Avis Cares® Program include: • Local Travel Safety Tip Sheet
Learn about local driving regulations, emergency phone numbers, and suggested radio stations for news, traffic, and weather updates. | • WeatherFax
(six-day weather forecast available at most locations). Review the local six-day forecast. | • Maps and Driving Directions
Avis gives all customers a Costa Rica road map, and we tell you how to reach your destination. | • Child Safety Seats
Avis has child safety seats for infants and toddlers at most Avis locations in Costa Rica. | The Basics on Child Passenger Safety
When renting with Avis--or driving your own car--remember these key tips: | • Carefully review both the child restraint and vehicle instructions. | | • All children, 12 years old and younger, should always be buckled up in the back. | | • Never place a child restraint in a seating position with an active airbag. | | • Always get a tight fit--the restraint should not move more than one inch from side to side or front to back | | • Make sure that the harness straps and clip are positioned and secured appropriately | | • Set the example--always buckle up yourself | Our Preferred Service program was designed with frequent travelers in mind - enabling you to skip the lines and paperwork at most locations, and go straight to your car. Simply by completing your rental profile in advance, you’ll enjoy faster reservations and rentals, our lowest mileage cars, and special offers. | • Avis Preferred membership was designed for busy travelers like you -- and can be yours free of charge. Simply enroll today and you'll enjoy extra speed and amenities every step of the way: | | • You won't have to tell us your rental preferences every time you reserve -- we'll already have them on file. | | • When you arrive at Avis, you can skip the lines and the paperwork and go straight to your car at over 1,400 locations worldwide. | | • Our courtesy bus will drop you off by one of our newest cars, or you'll find it in a convenient parking space. | | • Access to offers, best cars with lowest mileage. | | |
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
 With the Avis GPS Navigation system you can look up addresses,hotels andattractions, all in one touch of a screen.
Choose your destination and the GPS does the rest, guiding you with clear, step by step indications.
Starting at
$8.95/day - $62.62/week
RENT OF CELULARES TELEPHONES
 While visiting Costa Rica you may avoid the complication and the costs of making and of receiving local and international calls. A better and cheaper way exists, as renting a cellular phone. That will allow you to be in contact with your family, friends and businesses all over the country. We understand that the communication is a priority for our clients in case of emergency or accident. That is why we offer the option of renting a cellular phone from our offices, and take it with your car.
CHILDREN SAFETY SEATS
 Traveling with children? Don’t carry everything from home. Let us help with some of your stuff. Rent a Children Safety Seat for your infants for as low as $4,00 per day, and you will be sure that your family will enjoy the best trip of your life.
*** Mandatory in Costa Rica for age 4 or less.
LUGGAGE BOX RENTAL
 Too much luggage and few space? Worried about fitting in your Avis Car?
We have the solution for you. With our Luggage Boxes you do not have to think about the size of your car, but the size of your fun. Make your dream trip safety and comfortable renting a Luggage Box for only $5,00 a day.
*** Only for SUVs, prior request.
| 1: | AVIS Belén - Main Office | | | Heredia / Belén | | | (506) 2293-2222 Click to show |
| | | | 2: | AVIS Crowne Plaza Corobici | | | San José / San José Centro | | | (506) 2296-0167 Click to show |
| | | | 3: | AVIS DoubleTree Cariari Hotel | | | Heredia / Belén | | | (506) 2239-0022 Ext 3163 Click to show |
| | | | 4: | AVIS Aeropuerto | | | Alajuela / Alajuela Centro | | | (506) 2293-2222 Click to show |
| | | | 5: | AVIS Real Intercontinental Hotel | | | San José / Escazú | | | (506) 2208-2243 Click to show |
| | | | 6: | AVIS Liberia | | | Guanacaste / Liberia | | | (506) 2668-1196 Click to show |
| | | | 7: | AVIS JW Marriott | | | Guanacaste / Santa Cruz | | | (506) 2681-2251 Click to show |
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Shopping Handcrafts
• Sarchi Grecia - Phone 2454-2399
• Cooperativa de Artesanos Sarchi de Grecia - Phone 2454-4629
• Mercado Central de Artesanía San José - Phone 2221-5012 National Parks, Protected Areas, Biological Reserves
• Costa Rica National Tourist Board ICT: Instituto Costarricense de Turismo
Tourist Information - Phone 1- 800- 343- 6332
Local Tourist - Phone 800-01234567
• Información Turística en Internet
• Parques Nacionales, Reservas, Areas Protegidas
• Costa Rica Tourist Guide Key Phone Numbers
In case of any emergency, dial 911 from any telephone in the Central Valley only (San José, Cartago, Heredia, Alajuela). This service is not available in the provinces of Guanacaste, Limón and Puntarenas, it will redirect your call to the nearest hospital or police station. The service offers a bilingual operator 24 hours a day. Police
Phone 117
Fire Fighters
Phone 118
Medical Assistance San José:
Clínica Católica in Guadalupe - Phone 2225-5055
Clínica Americana in downtown San José - Phone 2222-1010
Clínica Biblica in downtown San José - Phone 2257-5252 or 2257-0466
Hospital CIMA, San Rafael de Escazu - Phone 2208-1000
Hospital San Juan de Dios - Phone 2257-6282
Hospital Calderón Guardia - Phone 2257-7922
Hospital Nacional de Niños - Phone 2222-0122
Hospital México - Phone 2232-6122 Cartago:
Hospital Max Peralta - Phone 2551-0611
Hospital William Allen in Turrialba - Phone 2556-4343 Alajuela:
Hospital San Rafael de Alajuela - Phone 2440-1333
Hospital San Francisco de Asis in Grecia - Phone 2444-5045
Hospital Carlos L. Valverde Vega in san Ramón - Phone 2443-5388 Puntarenas:
Hospital Monseñor Sanabria - Phone 2663-0033 Heredia:
Hospital San Vicente de Paul - Phone 2237-1091 Guanacaste:
Hospital Enrique Baltodano Briceño - Phone 2666-0011 Limón:
Hospital Tony Facio - Phone 2758-2222
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