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Private transfers or 4×4 rental?

by | Jun 6, 2012

Transportation options in Costa Rica and how they work

Over the past 11 years in this business we have learned that our customers often plan their trips based on two important misconceptions about transportation in Costa Rica.

  1. Private transfers are expensive.  FALSE: private transportation between hotels cost less than renting an SUV for a week.
  2. Renting a car gives you more freedom.  FALSE: even when driving yourself gives a sense of freedom, you must now worry about where to park, watch the luggage, find your way around in a country with almost no road signs, finding fuel, driving in the rain, etc, etc.

This article describes perfectly some of the pros and cons of each transportation solution.

Advice on Transfers vs. Renting a 4×4 Costa Rica

There is always the temptation to hire the guy who approached you at the exit of the airport or outside the bank to drive you to the beach; his price was almost half of that advertised on the internet.  Chances are though, that this guy drives a “pirate” (illegal) van or taxi and does not have the right license and insurance.

Hiring a LEGAL driver vs. an ILLEGAL Pirata or Driving Oneself in Costa Rica

Send us an email at info@morphovans.com or use our contact us form to inquire about our transportation services.

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Testimonial:

Your service was exceptional

I just wanted to say a huge thank you getting us around Costa Rica so smoothly and easily. Your service was exceptional and I will highly recommend you to anyone going to Costa Rica.

I really appreciate all your help and flexibility and wish you the best of luck with the business.

Thank you again and we are very sad to have left your amazing country.

Best

 

Damion A.
Multiple Private Transfers
August 10, 2024

So pleased

Thank you so much !

I also wanted to share that all three of our drivers, especially Pablo, have been excellent!

We are so happy that we booked with Morpho and are so pleased with how everything has worked out.

Thank you again!

 

Laura B.
Multiple Private Transfers
December 25, 2024

Thank you all for helping us

Thank you all for helping us with our tour of Costa Rica.

All of the drivers were very professional – some were even very conversational in English.

We were able to meet all of our timelines, and were glad we didn’t need to navigate and drive on the roads.

I have already mentioned your company to other friends.

 

Sam S.
Multiple Private Transfers
January 28, 2025

Highly recommend

Great communication before the trip and during, even when our plans kept changing they were really responsive and nothing was a problem.

Clean car, great driver, punctual.

Would use again without hesitation.

Rowan M.
Private Transportation Service
March 21, 2022

Super nice driver

Thank you Karol 👍

We are grateful for the excellent and super nice driver we had last 2 trips.

 

Dorota W.
Private Transfer Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport
August 10, 2024

Reliable and comfortable

This was my first experience with Morphovans and it was so easy. I reserved the van online and Francisco, my driver, was waiting for me outside the airport with a sign to welcome me. He was very friendly and efficient. And the van was very clean and comfortable. I will definitely use this company again and will recommend it to anyone.

Elizabeth U.
Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Jaco
March 14, 2022

Most Reliable Ride!

No better way to end a long day of travel than to see a friendly face holding a sign with my name. From being easy to identify to always arriving early for a pick up, Morpho drivers are the best!

Karen H.
Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Jaco
March 20, 2022

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