Car & Van Hire - Monteverde

Enterprise car hire locations - Monteverde

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is proud to serve customers looking for transport in Monteverde. As part of the largest rental car company in the world, which owns and operates more than 1.5 million vehicles, we're sure to have a location near you or your travel destination. And while we are an internationally recognised brand, Enterprise remains family-owned with one goal in mind for our customers: to exceed your expectations for service and overall value.

Monteverde Car Hire FAQs

Costa Rica's weather is temperate all year, with an average annual temperature of 26°-32° Celsius on the coasts and 23°-26° Celsius in the countryside and on the mountainsides.

Yes, a valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica.

No, you do not need an international driving licence but you will need a valid licence from your home country. You will need to have held your driving licence for a minimum of two consecutive years. Note: most of the cars in Costa Rica are manual. Make sure that you select the correct vehicle type (manual or automatic) when making your reservation.

The colón is the currency of Costa Rica. US dollars and major credit cards are also widely accepted.

You need a valid passport to visit Costa Rica. Depending on what country you are from, you may need an additional visa to enter Costa Rica. Be sure to check with the Costa Rica consulate for up-to-date information on entry requirements.

Yes, there are toll roads in Costa Rica. There are toll booths leaving San Jose on Route 27, as well as toll booths for exits on the motorway. You can pay these tolls in cash or credit card.

All petrol stations in Costa Rica are full service, meaning you do not pump your own petrol. There will be an attendant available to pump your petrol for you. Inform the attendant what type of fuel you need, and they will handle the rest.

Should I rent a car in Monteverde

What's the best way to get around Monteverde? Shuttles might seem convenient, but typically, they only go to major attractions, making it more difficult to get to smaller attractions or towns. Hiring a driver can get expensive, and public transport forces you to adhere to someone else's schedule on your holiday.

When you rent a car from Enterprise, you have the flexibility to customise your trip. Enjoy the fun things you want to do when it is convenient for your schedule – no one else's. Ready to test your nerve on the Santa Elana Skywalk? Or admire the stunning grounds at the Monteverde Orchid Garden? With your Enterprise Rental Car, you can arrive early (or later) and visit these awe-inspiring attractions without crowded tour buses.

Whether you're looking for customisation or convenience, renting a car through Enterprise will help you make the most of your Monteverde holiday.
 

Top attractions near Monteverde

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve – learn about local flora and fauna, explore hiking trails, zipline through the reserve and so much more!
  • Curi Cancha Reserve – designed to protect local forests and biodiversity, walk guided trails to see different species of birds and mammals.
  • Jardin de Mariposas (Butterfly Garden) – calling all nature lovers! This garden has 4 different butterfly habitats housing up to 30 species of butterfly, a leaf cutter ant colony and over 20 species of live Costa Rican insects and arachnids.
  • Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena (Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve) – preserved rainforest lands featuring dense vegetation, wildlife, trails, guided tours and a cafe.
  • Café Monteverde Coffee Tour – this tour highlights the efforts 12 families that have farmed, harvested, milled, roasted and exported arabica coffee since 1989.
  • The Bat Jungle – informative and entertaining, this tour has live bats free-flying in their enclosure, designed to resemble the cloud forest at night.
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden – enter the wonderful world of orchids at the Orchid Garden, where you'll see over 425 different species of orchids and a collection of miniature orchids, including the smallest one in the world!
  • Bosque Eterno de los Ninos (Children's Eternal Rainforest) – a can't-miss destination for hiking and viewing this area's amazing biodiversity
  • Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm – a learning centre for regenerative agriculture and permaculture design, complete with farm and sustainability tours.
  • Santa Elana Skywalk – climb trails and suspension bridges for a breathtaking view of the forest canopy.

Top cities near Monteverde

  • Santa Elana – say cheese! No, really. Less than 30 minutes from Monteverde is Santa Elana, a place known throughout the region for its incredibly delicious cheese. Discover the salty, sour and umami flavours of their local cheeses, or bring your hiking boots and explore one of the area's many hiking trails or biological reserves.
  • La Palma – looking for adventure? Make the 75 minute drive to La Palma to find the sandiest beaches and most exciting adventures! Bask in the seemingly never-ending sun or explore local hiking trails, camping sites or one-of-a-kind night wildlife tours.
  • San José – make San José your day-trip destination. The capital and largest city of Costa Rica, you can easily see the cloud forest, volcanoes, waterfalls and lots of local flora and fauna. Only 3 hours from Monteverde!