Car Rentals in Jacó, Puntarenas

Getting a car rental in Jaco is a convenient way to explore the Puntarenas province as well as the rest of the country, but there are basic qualifications necessary to make this happen. You must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license whether you’re using a major provider like Enterprise and Avis or a local one such as Zuma or Adobe Rent a Car. At most of the car rental locations in Jaco, surcharges apply for drivers under age 25 (who will also need about 2+ years of experience on the road). Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south and it’s possible to drive your Jaco car rental across both borders. Policies differ according to the agency, so be sure to ask a few questions when reserving a vehicle. At Enterprise, for example, a change of vehicles is required at each border, in effect closing one contract and starting a second one for travel in the foreign territory. Additional fees also apply in both instances.

To secure a cheap car rental in Jaco, you’ll need a credit card whose credentials (name and signature) must match the owner of the driver’s license. Major firms like Enterprise will authorize a $500 hold plus the full cost of the rental as security, but at others like Avis the minimum hold can be as much as $2,000 plus rental costs. In each case, Enterprise allows the additional flexibility to settle your tab using a debit card (MC/Visa, AMEX, Discover) whereas Avis doesn’t accept debit cards of any type for car rentals in Jaco. Finally, the use of credit cards with/without raised numbers varies from agency to agency. Avis is one that does not accept credit cards without raised numbers in Costa Rica.

While driving an economy car or passenger van rental around Jaco, there are some basic road rules you should remember. Driving is done on the right side of the road and you may encounter a fair share of one-way roads/streets so knowing how/when to yield will be an asset. Also, all road signs in Costa Rica are in Spanish and many don’t have English translations. To get around this we recommend brushing up on local signage and carrying a few notes with you before commencing any road travel in Jaco. On the town’s main roads, the maximum allowable speed is approximately 50 mph and about 37 mph on secondary roads. This is reduced to about 25 mph in residential zones and around 15 mph near schools and hospitals. The seatbelt laws pertaining to children are very strict in Costa Rica, so it is essential you are familiar with the specific height and weight references when traveling with kids aged five and under. The BAC limit is 0.05% and operating a car rental in Jaco under the influence of any substance is strictly prohibited.

Costa Rica is one of the countries that don’t require you to hold an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) as a condition to rent a car if you’re spending less than three months in the country. At the very least, therefore, a valid passport with a proper visa, an unexpired domestic driver’s license and a good credit card are sufficient to get you on the road. Learner’s permits and other temporary licenses are not eligible to operate a rental vehicle in Jaco under any circumstances.

For a weekend in November, the best deals in Jacó start from around $64 up to around $64. $20 is a normal deal for a week-long rental in Jacó, but for November it's not uncommon to see prices as low as $9, depending on your requirements.

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Jacó car rental. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car rental company in Jacó offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

The speed limit in Jacó is 25 mph, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Jacó also has a suburban speed limit of 40 mph which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a highway in Jacó, be aware that the speed limit is generally 65 mph.

Those looking for a rental car in Jacó during the month of October should expect temperatures to be around 80.6 °F and should expect around 9.8″ of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Those looking to rent a car in Jacó for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in Puntarenas during the month of October usually is around 78.8 °F with 17.5″ of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Jacó are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of October 2023, there are 20 operators available to choose from for cars in Jacó.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Jacó. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

To rent a car in Jacó, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

You should book a car rental in Jacó using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the rental car prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car rental in Jacó easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.

Yes you can filter specifically for car rental companies in Jacó offering free cancellation on momondo.

momondo specifically allows you to search for car rentals in Jacó with fair fuel policies.

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Absolutely. You can specifically filter for rental car deals in Jacó with unlimited mileage on momondo.