Returns are permitted at Liberia airport and San Jose airport in Costa Rica. A drop off fee of 50.00 USD, plus tax will apply.
For non-Costa Rican residents, rental must finish before customer has been in Costa Rica for 3 months. Proof of entry is required at time of rental. Long term rentals must renew their agreement every 30 days.
The minimum rental period varies between 2 and 4 days, depending on the rental dates. Please check with our team or review your booking details to confirm the minimum rental period for your specific reservation.
Cash deposits and debit cards are not accepted. If you use a debit card without notifying the agent, please be aware that despite releasing your deposit, it may take up to a maximum of 90 days to return to your balance. Payless Car Rental Costa Rica accepts the following for rental deposits: VISA, Master Card, AMEX, Discover, Diners Club, JCB. In some cases, credit cards with gold status or higher will be required.
The main driver must be in possession of a Credit Card in their own name and numbers printed or raised when picking up the car.
When TPL and CDW+ are purchased the deposit required is $500 plus the estimated amount of the rent. When TPL and CDW are purchased the deposit required is $1500 plus the estimated amount of the rent. When TPL is purchased without any form of CDW the deposit required is $3000 plus the estimated amount of the rent.
Third party liability insurance - purchase protects you against claims for injury you cause to third persons or property other than yourself. It does not cover you or the rented vehicle. It covers 80% of damage to third party. Purchase of liability insurance in the counter is mandatory at pickup time TPL + ALI+ extends the liability coverage up to 40 million colones per person and 100 million colones per accident. The minimum cost of third party liability t is 20.00 USD + tax per day not to exceed 25 USD + tax per day, depending on car group rented, for additional coverage information check with the counter upon arrival.
Supplemental Liability + Sedans
$8.00 + tax per day
When purchased with third party liability Sedans, it eliminates any deductible that may arise in relation to liability insurance. This coverage applies for sedan vehicles.
Supplemental Liability + 4WD & Vans
$12.00 + tax per day
When purchased with third party liability 4WD & Vans, it eliminates any deductible that may arise in relation to liability insurance. This coverage applies for SUV, 4WD, minivan and van.
CDW Sedans
The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) limits the responsibility of the client over the rented vehicle to a deductible of $1000 in case of accident or theft. This coverage applies for sedan vehicles.
CDW 4WD & Vans
$18.99 + tax per day
The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) limits the responsibility of the client over the rented vehicle to a deductible of $1500 in case of accident or theft. This coverage applies for SUV, 4WD, minivan and van. Minimum required protection for 11-12 passenger's vans.
CDW+ Sedans
$25.99 + tax per day
The CDW+ covers damages to the rented vehicle caused by accident, this coverage has no deductible. This coverage applies for sedan vehicles.
CDW+ 4WD & Vans
$29.99 + tax per day
The CDW+ covers damages to the rented vehicle caused by accident, this coverage has no deductible. This coverage applies for SUV, 4WD, minivan and van.
To decline our CDW when permitted written proof of CDW insurance from your insurance company or credit card company must be verified and specify that coverage is effective in Costa Rica for the vehicle type you are renting and the entire rental.
Our CDW will be required as a minimum protection for 11-12 passenger vans
Emergency Roadside Assistance
$1.99 + tax per day In the event something happens to the rented vehicle, the renter will receive assistance anywhere in the country and if necessary, Payless Car Rental will provide a replacement vehicle.
This service is mandatory, it cannot be declined.
NEGLIGENT DRIVING OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS VOIDS ANY COVERAGE (CDW, CDW+, TPL or SLI), ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT.