Car Rental at Liberia Airport
✓ No Hidden Costs ✓ 24/7 Support ✓ Free Cancellation
700+ Trusted Suppliers:
Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Suzuki Alto
or similar
$17.56
per day
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$21.57
per day
Compact
Chevrolet Beat
or similar
$24.85
per day
Intermediate
Nissan Almera
or similar
$27.48
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$36.19
per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$41.23
per day
Special SUV
Toyota Rush
or similar
$52.61
per day
Economy Elite Monospace
Nissan Versa
or similar
$70.41
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:26 AM on 11/20/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Why book with us?
Special offers
As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 175k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Travel Information
Languages
Spanish, English, Creole
Currency
CRC
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+506
Average car rental price
$36 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
25 - 50 km/h or 16 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.57 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.33 per liter or $5.04 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.97 per liter or $7.47 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Not to be confused with the Western African nation, Liberia Airport serves the Central American nation of Costa Rica. The country is known for its stunning nature and diverse cultural heritage, with the northwestern coast, where the Liberia Airport is located, being no exception. These are three of the region’s most notable attractions:
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Located just an hour’s drive northeast of the airport, Rincón de la Vieja is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. The park contains several different ecosystems, including tropical dry forests, cloud forests, and volcanic slopes. Some of the wildlife that can be found in the park include howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and a variety of bird species. The part is known for its hiking trails, waterfalls, hot springs and a variety of adventure activities, like zip-lining, horseback riding, tubing, hot springs and more. If you’re visiting during the rainy season, hiring a 4x4 vehicle might be necessary, especially if you plan to get off the main roads.
- Playas del Coco. Located about 30 min drive from the Liberia airportPlaya del Coco is one of the small coastal resort towns in the area (there are several others that you can also easily reach by driving south along the coast). In addition to a great beach, Playa del Coco offers lots of other activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and surfing, as well as boat tours and sunset cruises. The beach town also has a bustling main street with a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars.
- Tamarindo. Located about and one-and-a-half-hour drive from Liberia, Tamarindo is the star attraction of Guanacaste and the most popular beach town on the coast. In addition to its beautiful beach, Tamarindo has a bustling town center with a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, as well as a lively nightlife scene. Tamarindo is a hub of activities in the region with plenty of tours ranging from surfing and snorkeling to horseback riding, zip lining, boat tours and more. The town is located near several national parks, including Las Baulas National Marine Park, which is home to a nesting site for the endangered leatherback sea turtle.
Top international routes
- San Jose
- Miami
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- Atlanta
- Denver
- Toronto
- Dallas
- Charlotte
Main airlines
Sunwing Airlines, Air Canada Rouge, Delta Air Lines, WestJet, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines.
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
Liberia Airport is about 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of the city of Liberia and about 90 km (55.9 mi) from Costa Rica’s border with Nicaragua. Route 21 and Av. 7 Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno are the main roads connecting the airport to the city of Liberia.
Most popular types of rental car
Car rental desks
Most are located in the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find a number of shops, including shops selling local Costa Rican crafts, souvenir shops, and duty-free outlets, as well as a restaurant, and a few smaller food kiosks. There are also ATMs, a bank, a currency exchange, a lost and found office at the information desk, an on-site hotel just across from the airport building, and the airport fire department.
Nearest gas station
Taller Mata Jara gas station can be reached in about 15 minutes. It’s in the city of Liberia, on Calle 40 between the corners of Avenida 9 and Avenida 11.
Popular one-way rentals
- San José (222 km / 138 mi). The capital might not be the number one reason why most travelers go to Costa Rica, but for those who do venture there, San Jose has its fair share of delights. The highlights of the capital region include the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the Jade Museum, and the nearby city of Cartago.
- Limón (366 km / 227 mi). Also known as Puerto Limon, this city on the Atlantic Coast is famous for its nearby beautiful beaches, as well as the surrounding nature preserves like the Cahuita National Park and the Pacuare River.
- Quepos (263 km / 163 mi). Another city that is best known for beautiful surrounding nature, Quepos is located right next to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Made up of impressive peaks, Pacific beaches, and long hiking trails, the park is home to unique wildlife species like black spiny-tailed iguana, white-nosed coati, Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth, and mantled howler monkey.
- Alajuela (197 km / 122 mi). Although essentially a suburb of San Jose, Alajuela has plenty of things for a traveler to see and do. These include the Central Cathedral, Historic Cultural Museum of Juan Santamaria, and the nearby Poás Volcano National Park.
Fact checked by
Oksana and Max
This article was reviewed and updated by Oksana and Max, eco-conscious travelers on a mission to inspire responsible travel practices around the world. We are storytellers, photographers, and videographers traveling the world full-time in search of outdoor adventures, wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and ways to make a positive impact on the destinations and communities we visit.
Airport info
Liberia Airport (LIR)
- IATA: LIR
- ICAO: MRLB
- Name: Liberia Airport (LIR)
- Distance from city: 8.7 miles / 14 km
Top 4 locations near Liberia Airport
-
160.7 km / 99.9 miles away
-
172.1 km / 106.9 miles away
-
175.9 km / 109.3 miles away
-
200.9 km / 124.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Liberia Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Liberia Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Liberia Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Liberia Airport is October — when rental costs average $17.87 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $76.83 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Liberia Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 16 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average number of rental days at Liberia Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Liberia Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Liberia Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Liberia Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Economy rent a car, AmiGO Rent a Car, Avis, MEX RENT A CAR, GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $18 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Payless Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Avis | Nissan Kicks | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Suzuki Jimny | 3 | 1 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AmiGO Rent a Car | Chevrolet Beat | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Economy rent a car | Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DJ
Canada
Hyundai Tucson
9/1/24
We did an amazing rain forest tours in La Fortuna and Monteverde using AirBnB. Then we drove to Montezuma and did Tortuga Island for the day, The next 2 days we worked out way back to Liberia Airport and discovered some nice beaches along the Coast.
KB
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
7/12/24
Make sure you download the WAZE app to use in Costa Rica. It's very accurate.
FE
Canada
Hyundai Venue
6/4/24
Our Hyundai Venue was a completely capable car for accessing all the areas we wanted to get to. From the cloud forest in Monte Verde to the beaches in Playa Del Coco, it got us everywhere we needed to go. We loved being up in the mountains. Horse back riding and being at the cloud forest nature reserve were definite highlights.
BR
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Venue
5/26/24
Stayed in Tamarindo, which had great shopping, restaurants and sunsets. Drove to cura Concha, Rio de Celeste, Monteverde (stayed night) and Arenal Lake. Loved the diverse food selections and friendly people.
VE
Canada
Toyota Rush
5/3/24
Work related
MS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota RAV4
4/22/24
We really enjoyed driving around Costa Rica. It was pretty easy and most roads were maintained.
CJ
Canada
Kia Sportage
4/11/24
We had a great trip across Costa Rica from Liberia - La Fortuna - Monte Verde - Manuel Antonio - Esquipullas - San Gerardo do Dota - San Jose. We were birding at nature reserves most of the time but also enjoyed the beach at Manuel Antonio and delicious Costa Rican food. 
KE
Canada
Citroen C-Elysee
4/9/24
Renting a car is a MUST. Gives you more flexibility to where and when you wanna go. We drove to Tamarindo for 2 days back and forth to Liberia. We stopped to bunch of places. Lots of activities and reataurants in Tamarindo. We also went for Sloth tour and my kids enjoyed it
LC
Canada
Mitsubishi ASX
3/29/24
We were in a country club in Tambor area that was very nice. Right on the beach, had our own pool. Incredible weather the whole time. We were however about an hours drive from any other hubs. Driving in Costa Rica is not for the faint of heart. For this reason we chose to stay in the country club many of our days there and just enjoy the facilities we had there 
MS
Canada
Toyota Yaris
2/26/24
We were on a family vacation in Costa Rica for the first time. This country is a slice of paradise and has tons to offer tourists! We stayed near Samara in a boutique hotel with breakfast included, rented a car for full flexibility, and were actively exploring the beauty of nature and the Pacific Ocean (boy, it’s majestic!!). Highly recommend Costa Rica for family vacations!!
JH
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Venue
2/18/24
Costa Rica is a beautiful place with friendly people. From the beaches to the rainforest, we had an amazing time. We WILL be back!
PA
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Venue
2/17/24
Turtle nesting at night in guanacaste was amazing
La Fortuna area bird watching and hot springs was also splendid
FH
United Kingdom
Hyundai Creta
2/12/24
Terrible roads… many dirt roads, potholes everywhere
JG
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
2/10/24
Visiting the pacific coast and the Monteverde cloud forest were some lifetime highlights.
RJ
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Patrol
1/26/24
Arenal and the la fortuna area were spectacular. The jungle is so tropical and beautiful its amazing.
Manuel antonios beaches are spectacular. The bay views, the water, the sand, and the moderate amount of people made it really amazing.
AH
Switzerland
Toyota RAV4
11/23/23
Great trip and relaxing!
DA
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
11/16/23
Vehicle handled the rough or pothole mountain roads in Monte Verde
DT
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
8/20/23
White water rafting, zip lining, hot springs, night hike, hanging bridges, La fortuna waterfall!
DT
United States of America (USA)
Nissan X-Trail
8/2/23
interesting driving on paved roads that led to dirt roads...
KZ
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
7/30/23
CocoLoco in Playa Flamingo is yummy! Hemingways restaurant was outstanding! We had a great time with Viator tours! The Diamanté Eco adventure park was fabulous. We had a great time at the Vejio hot springs!
MK
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Santa Fe
7/16/23
beaches, weather, nice places to eat no matter where you are and the overall friendly people
BH
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Patrol
6/11/23 
BF
Canada
Hyundai Accent
4/26/23
Costa Rica has many places to explore that are appropriate to any ages and any life interests. Leisure, relaxation, adventure, nature and so on. Amazing beaches with transparent waters, delicious tropical fruits, nice people, hot springs and many more other attractions to see.
BL
Canada
Suzuki Jimny
4/16/23
Leonas waterfalls. Diamente park.
SD
Canada
Toyota RAV4
4/9/23
We drive from Liberia to La Fortuna to monteverde to Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo and back to Liberia. Car was great! 4 wheel drive was worth it!
DH
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
1/28/23
Tamarindo and Flamingo beach and water falls
LL
United States of America (USA)
Toyota RAV4
1/5/23
Business trip
LG
Canada
Nissan X-Trail
12/15/22
Costa Rica, is a country full of nature, beautiful scenery and wildlife.
WK
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
8/31/21
The location is off airport, however, the shuttle takes you right to it and you avoid having to negotiate the airport traffic as you depart right on your way easily.
AV
United States of America (USA)
Ssangyong Korando 4WD
2/12/20
Having a rental car made it much easier to travel to various beaches in the area and to explore the volcanos area.
JS
United States of America (USA)
Daihatsu Bego
2/7/20
Loved the airport! So much easier than negotiating the airport at San Jose. Great starting point for our Costa Rican adventures.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Adobe Rent a Car
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
6.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
39
Total rental companies
23
Average daily price
$36.49
Lowest daily price
$17.56
Total cars available
423
Top 23 suppliers at Liberia Airport in 2024
+50626670608
Adobe Rent A Car-Guardia (Lir), Route 21, Guardia, Nacascolo, Liberia, Guanacaste 50104
$85 - $138
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
+50626670608
Adobe Rent A Car-Guardia (Lir), Route 21, Guardia, Nacascolo, Liberia, Guanacaste 50104
$77 - $124
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
+50625424870
Centro Comercial Seneca, Local #1, Route 21,
$41
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 21:00
Tue:06:30 - 21:00
Wed:06:30 - 21:00
Thu:06:30 - 21:00
Fri:06:30 - 21:00
Sat:06:30 - 21:00
Sun:06:30 - 21:00
SIXT
+50640007496
Sixt Rent a Car - Liberia Airport, Plaza Futura, Guanacaste Province, Liberia, Costa Rica
$70 - $194
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 19:00
Tue:06:00 - 19:00
Wed:06:00 - 19:00
Thu:06:00 - 19:00
Fri:06:00 - 19:00
Sat:06:00 - 19:00
Sun:06:00 - 19:00
+5022427885
1Km E From Daniel Oduber Arpt, Street 21 To Itnl Airport
$32 - $183
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
Enterprise
+50622427818
1Km E From Daniel Oduber Arpt, Street 21 To Intl Airport
$34 - $236
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
+5022427889
1Km E From Daniel Oduber Arpt, Street 21 To Intl Airport
$37 - $245
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
EC Rent a Car
+50670040090 / +50670040088
Solarium Local 21
$37 - $245
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
+50626650787
From Daniel Oduber International Airport 5 Km E., Liberia
$19 - $125
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 21:00
Tue:05:00 - 21:00
Wed:05:00 - 21:00
Thu:05:00 - 21:00
Fri:05:00 - 21:00
Sat:05:00 - 21:00
Sun:05:00 - 21:00
+50626670808 / 18004973659
21, Guanacaste Province, Liberia
$18 - $63
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
U-Save
+50624304648 / +50687733000
U-Save Car Rental, 5KM East Liberia Airport, Guanacaste Province, Liberia
$52 - $83
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:00
Tue:08:00 - 16:00
Wed:08:00 - 16:00
Thu:08:00 - 16:00
Fri:08:00 - 16:00
Sat:08:00 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 16:00
Flexways
+541152630917 / +5491152599877
Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber Quirós, Liberia
$74 - $151
+50640522000
Aeropuerto Liberia, Provincia De Guanacaste, Liberia
$24 - $83
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 20:00
Tue:05:00 - 20:00
Wed:05:00 - 20:00
Thu:05:00 - 20:00
Fri:05:00 - 20:00
Sat:05:00 - 20:00
Sun:05:00 - 20:00
+50624362007
Daniel Oduber Intl Airport
$24 - $83
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 21:00
Tue:06:00 - 21:00
Wed:06:00 - 21:00
Thu:06:00 - 21:00
Fri:06:00 - 21:00
Sat:06:00 - 21:00
Sun:06:00 - 21:00
Hertz
50640369512
Airport Blvd Liberia
$24 - $83
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
FOX
+50650640023857
Plaza Futura 1,Frente Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber. Liberia, Guanacaste
$24 - $83
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
NextCar
5066023377
Solarium, Office 21
$95 - $140
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
Europcar
+50650640023857
PLAZA FUTURA 1,FRENTE AEROPUERTO,
DANIEL ODUBER. LIBERIA, GUANACASTE,
50101 LIBERIA
COSTA RICA
$25 - $435
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
NUCarrentals
50626651159
Hotel Santa Ana Airport Hwy 21 5 Km East Of Ap
$67 - $191
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
+50626681138 / +50625497236
LIBERIA INTL AP, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 02453, Costa Rica
$46 - $147
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 22:30
Tue:05:00 - 22:30
Wed:05:00 - 22:30
Thu:05:00 - 22:30
Fri:05:00 - 22:30
Sat:05:00 - 22:30
Sun:05:00 - 22:30
Keddy
+50626686125
Liberia airport, Costa Rica
$36 - $211
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
+50685198889
5 km East from Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber
$41 - $46
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 20:00
Tue:07:30 - 20:00
Wed:07:30 - 20:00
Thu:07:30 - 20:00
Fri:07:30 - 20:00
Sat:07:30 - 20:00
Sun:07:30 - 20:00
Routes Car Rental
50624300629
5Km East Daniel Oduber Airport,Liberia , 21109, Costa Rica
$41 - $46
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 19:30
Tue:06:30 - 19:30
Wed:06:30 - 19:30
Thu:06:30 - 19:30
Fri:06:30 - 19:30
Sat:06:30 - 19:30
Sun:06:30 - 19:30
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
Highly recommended by our customers
Download Our App
Book and manage your booking on the go
