La Fortuna car rentals from C$ 26/day

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in La Fortuna. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in La Fortuna is C$ 7.12 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 85 and C$ 114, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in La Fortuna.

Car rental companies onsite at Juan Santamaria Intl airport include Budget, U-Save, Europcar, JUMBO CAR, COSTA RENT, Firefly, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Thrifty and Amigo Rent A Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Juan Santamaria Intl airport to off-airport locations include Budget, U-Save, NU Car, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Sixt, Firefly, Ace and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Full Size car rental in La Fortuna costs C$ 94 per day, on average.

The small town in Costa Rica has a large network of paved roads, so you can drive any car. The type of vehicle you get from car rentals in La Fortuna depends on your needs. An economy rental is ideal if you’re exploring the region alone and have less luggage. We recommend a minivan or standard car for families or groups visiting the town. Adventurers who wish to explore off-road destinations or several areas with unpaved roads, like the road to the Arenal Volcano National Park Peninsula sector or the road to Carate/Matapalo, should consider an SUV rental. You can choose from a range of vehicles offered by car rentals in La Fortuna.

The speed limit in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, is 25 km/h (15 mph) around schools and hospitals, 40 km/h (25 mph) within urban areas, and 100 km/h (60 mph) on highways. Speed limits in the town are strictly enforced by the Transit Police or Policia de Transito. They patrol the streets and highways using trucks and motorcycles. Drive within the posted speed limits to avoid a speed violation ticket.

La Fortuna has plenty of parking options. Hotels in the town have free parking areas for their guests. You’ll also find several parking lots and garages, including Parqueo Público (public parking lot), Desafío Parking Yard, and Sinai Parking Lot. There is plenty of street parking in La Fortuna. Most paid parking lots and garages in the city charge between  ₡1000 (around $1.90) and ₡2000 ($3.70) per hour.