Private transfers & shuttles
Private airport transfers, hotel-to-hotel shuttles, and fixed-price routes — from SJO and LIR to the beaches, volcanoes, and cloud forests.
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How we move you
Flight-tracked pickups at SJO and LIR, private vans between beach and volcano hubs, or a driver for the whole day when your itinerary doesn't fit a single route.
01From $55Meet & greet · any hotel
Your driver tracks the flight into Juan Santamaría or Liberia, waits through delays, and meets you in arrivals — fixed price to your hotel, no surge.
02From $75Beach · volcano · cloud forest
Door-to-door between the stops travelers actually change — La Fortuna, Monteverde, Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Jacó, and more.
03From $180/dayYour itinerary · our wheel
Keep the same vehicle for 8–10 hours when you want multiple stops, a custom day trip, or a flexible route that a single transfer can’t cover.
Sample fares
Indicative private rates per vehicle (up to 8 passengers). Confirm live inventory on city transfer pages or request a quote.
| From | To | Est. time | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO Airport | La Fortuna / Arenal | 3 hrs | $95 | View |
| SJO Airport | Monteverde | 3.5 hrs | $95 | View |
| SJO Airport | Manuel Antonio | 3 hrs | $85 | View |
| SJO Airport | Tamarindo | 5 hrs | $140 | View |
| LIR Airport | Tamarindo | 1 hr | $55 | View |
| LIR Airport | La Fortuna | 2.5 hrs | $85 | View |
| La Fortuna | Monteverde | 2.5 hrs | $65 | View |
| Monteverde | Manuel Antonio | 5 hrs | $95 | View |
The process
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Select your pickup location, destination, date, and number of passengers.
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Secure checkout. Receive a confirmation with your driver's contact details.
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For airport pickups we track your flight in real time. No need to call us.
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Your driver is waiting in arrivals. From there, just enjoy the scenery.
Open a city transfer catalog for live options, or tell us your route, date, and group size — we'll reply with a quote.
Travel guide
Costa Rica transportation for most visitors means private transfers and shared shuttles — not rental cars on mountain roads after dark. English-speaking drivers, fixed prices, and flight monitoring at Juan Santamaría (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) make door-to-door travel the default for USA, Canada, and UK travelers.
Airport transfers cover SJO (San José / Alajuela) and LIR (Liberia / Guanacaste) to hotels and hubs. Inter-city private vans connect popular stops such as La Fortuna, Monteverde, Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, and Jacó when you change regions mid-trip.
Starting on the Central Pacific? Browse Jacó transfers for airport and hotel options near Jacó Beach.
Good to know
Private transfers and hotel-to-hotel shuttles are the most comfortable option for first-time visitors. Drivers know the mountain roads, monitor flights for airport pickups, and drop you at your hotel door.
Sample private rates on this page start around $55 for short Guanacaste runs (e.g. LIR to Tamarindo) and rise with distance — for example SJO to La Fortuna or Monteverde is typically in the $85–$95 range per vehicle. Always confirm live pricing on the city transfer catalog or your quote.
Yes. City transfer pages list both private vehicles and shared shuttles when inventory is available via Viator. Private is best for families, late arrivals, and direct hotel drop-offs.
Child seats and larger vehicles are available on many private transfers — note your needs when booking or in a quote request so the operator can confirm availability.
