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Car
fox car rental is a hot topic for travelers going to Costa Rica . Recent
research conducted by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT ) provides that
after accommodation , renting a car is the biggest spending on average $ 702
for a stay of eleven days.
The
Internet is abuzz with talk negative overload , poor customer service and
critical mechanical failures . You may have even written one yourself !
A
medium ( 3-4 Adults ) typical 4X4 fox car rental is between $ 58 and $ 65 per
day with a civil liability insurance rates can vary by up to 20 percent for fox
car rental cars, so reading a quick review will be a time well spent when
calculating savings.
So
the question is: what fox car rental company offers the best balance between
the right price, the customer service vehicles competent and reliable? I
researched all of this for you , then keep reading!
Disclosure:
This research was carried out between May and July 2013. The following
companies were chosen because they are the most widely used in Costa Rica .
Some are local businesses while others are international franchise brands. The
following comparisons : customer service, prices and booking form . Companies
are listed in alphabetical order and not according to personal preferences or
online.
Consider
this information before renting :
fox car rental insurance
One
of the major causes of unexpected expenses Stack complaints reported to the
tenant once standing at the counter of the fox car rental company . Tourists
often tired after a long flight and face costs that were not planned or
budgeted explained .
Topping
the list of complaints is the lack of disclosure of the costs of liability
insurance required at time of booking.
According
to the laws of Costa Rica , a driver is required to carry liability coverage to
protect against damage to third parties . The car fox car rental companies
usually refrain from disclosing the cost of the policy in the fox car rental
price competitive summoned . Compulsory third party insurance can sometimes be
up to twice the cost of renting the car. The only guarantee against the
confusion of insurance is to see if the calculation includes liability
insurance and insist on a written estimate .
Cost of compulsory insurance (also known as third or SLI )
Expect
to pay between $ 12 and $ 15 per day for insurance , depending on the make and
model of car and car fox car rental. It is a legal requirement of your lease
and generally not covered by credit cards and can not be waived . It is a fact
of renting a car in Costa Rica .
Collision Damage Waiver ( fox car rental)
As
its name implies , this is not insurance but an exception , which relieves the
owner from any liability for damage to the fox car rental car after the
deductible is paid (usually $ 750 to $ 1,500) . Some agencies require tenants
purchase their CDW policy and cancellation of all credit card programs . For a
surcharge , many organizations offer zero liability option when the tenant will
be released on payment of damages to the car. Some companies may put pressure
on tenants to buy zero liability coverage , but is entirely optional , unless
it is in the fine print of your lease .
Credit
card programs can cover CDW insurance for a fox car rental vehicle . Check with
your car fox car rental company selected to find proof of insurance is required
and then ask your credit card company prior to your arrival . If CDW policy
uses your credit card, you should expect to pay a higher deposit on the vehicle
, about $ 1,500 to $ 2,000 is common. The upper reservoir ensures that the
holder of the credit card has sufficient financial reserves to cover damages if
necessary . It is important to note that if you use the ACSF provided by a
credit card (instead of renting a car operator ) , all the damage will be
charged to the renter's credit card . The credit card company will reimburse
the cardholder for damages .
fox car rental safest
Tires
and windshield are rarely included in insurance policies , despite additional
policies can be purchased to cover these elements often damaged . Whether
inside or underneath the vehicle can be covered. Always read the fine print.
standard
procedure
Your
credit card will be charged, or "hold" placed by the fox car rental
car for the duration of the lease , ie to collect rent until I return. Debit
cards are not generally acceptable .
fee
Most
companies apply extra fees for additional drivers , car seats / boosters , cell
phones, refrigerators , GPS and / or roof bars . The costs vary from company to
company, but as these extras are charged at a daily rate , it is worth checking
the total cost - Additional options can be added very quickly ! A GPS is around
$ 8 to $ 10 per day , but some operators may offer units stored . Expect to pay
about $ 5 per day for a child seat and a few dollars per day for all other
" niceties " . We're known for offering more of these options and for
some promotions, even renting GPS complementarity . Alamo , Budget, Hertz and
National commissioned most of these additional options, while other companies
listed , practice more reasonable prices .
fox car rental Surcharges
Most
small companies added additional costs , such as plate and environmental costs
in the total count . Beware operators incorporating these charges in the fine
print of the lease . Rented in airport vehicles undergo airport charges , which
are a whopping 12 % of the cost of your holiday!
The
fox car rental vehicle must be returned with the same amount of fuel , unless
otherwise indicated . Otherwise, companies can charge fees above the stations
for the missing fuel .
fox car rental vehicles
There
is a debate in vehicles provided by fox car rental companies : antique cars
allow the driver to merge into more than one new car. Having an older model may
have to be less scrutiny of car fox car rental agencies for nicks and recent
scratches , unlike a newer vehicle benefit. However, a newer vehicle might be
more roadworthy . The debate continues in various makes and models of vehicles.
Overall, Costa Rica companies are able to rent their vehicles to a lower rate
because their cars are usually three to five years (instead of two or three) .
Reviews suggest that local businesses have no complaints about the quality of
transnational franchises vehicles , research forums such as TripAdvisor.com ,
suggests that customers often like driving a less-than - new vehicle through
the deserts of Costa Rica . The reasons are many , from the roads to the
concept of merging vehicles less then new best - a newer vehicle can attract
more unwanted attention.
The
selection of car fox car rental in Costa Rica is often limited to the brands
and models that maintain a competitive resale value , are a common brand in the
country , and are cheap to maintain. For example, a fleet operator hire tend
not to be as diverse as the United States. Toyota , Nissan , Mitsubishi and
Hyundai are the flagship of the economy of most fox car rental fleets .
Sometimes
, drivers pay alleged "injury" in the vehicle upon return. Once the
vehicle approval , tenants should carefully verify existing defects and
compared with the vehicle control document used by the car fox car rental
representative . Some tenants leave photographing or videotaping the car from
all angles , to avoid any disagreement between the pre -existing elements and
damaged recently .
fox car rental prices
Car
fox car rental in Costa Rica are more expensive compared to other countries.
Tariffs on vehicles are high (up to 50 % of its value !) , Parts are expensive
and relentless contribute to the state of the roads in greater wear , leading
to high maintenance costs .
The
rule is that you get what you pay - there are other options that fox car rental
companies listed here , but are not listed for a reason. It just happened to
offer a service to the customer base and / or an appropriate state of vehicle
needed to ( almost) carefree vacation.
When
comparing the cost of renting a car , it's best to go directly to the website
of the car fox car rental company Costa Rica , instead of trying to use the
international format or intermediate ( Expedia , Travelocity , Orbitz , Kayak ,
et al. ) . For the same vehicles and travel dates , proposed by Costa Rica
against respective international locations Alamo, Budget , Hertz and Thrifty
rates differed significantly .
To
avoid confusion , print all correspondence with the car fox car rental company
with which you have booked a car and take it to the fox car rental agency with
the budget given at the time of booking.
The
class graph following ten companies with the highest to the lowest price , and
includes mandatory insurance charge . Where Alamo and Hertz ' s the figure
includes the cost of CDW , as it is one of the terms of the contract . This
comparison is based on one week fox car rental of a Daihatsu Bego , if (Dollar
offers the Suzuki Vitara ) 14-21 September, and again in December to see the
high season rates and green. The list shows that the variation quickly prices
depends largely Company - essentially the same service. These prices were
obtained in June / July 2013.
The
car fox car rental companies sorted by price
September
10 . Alamo $ 650.96
9.
Hertz $ 514.27
August
. Adobe $ 449
July
. Budget $ 455
June
. $ 428.01 National
May
. Thrifty $ 421.05
April
. Service $ 374.43
Three
. Let $ 370.30
Two
. $ 364 Dollar
1.
Wild Rider $ 350
December
10 . Alamo $ 650.96
9.
$ 597.51 National
August
. Hertz $ 566.52
July
. Budget $ 555
June
. $ 532 Dollar
May
. Thrifty $ 506.58
April
. Service $ 494.43
Three
. Let $ 461.30
Two
. Adobe $ 459
1.
Wild Rider $ 395
Alamo
ranks number ten for two seasons, making it the most expensive company . Levels
Budget , Hertz and National as low in the scale of economic rent options .
Summaries
of the Company
fox car rental adobe
Site
is clear and easy to use, but the price and even vehicles listed are the same
as those given by a representative from the office phone . The cost of
compulsory insurance are not represented in the list of vehicles and fox car
rental costs , but is clearly shown on the next page as a client moves to make
a reservation. Customer Mixed reviews online. E - mail response is less than 24
hours, but can not provide all the requested information.
Toll
E.U and Canadian phone number . No Live Chat.
10
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 19 per day
Additional
charges: $ 9 day GPS , child seat $ 5 per day
fox car rental Alamo
Site
is clear and easy to use, but the prices differ with citations received over
the phone. The cost of compulsory insurance not give the list of vehicles and
fox car rental costs , but are clearly shown on the next page that the client
moves to the reserve. Customer Mixed reviews online. E - mail response is less
than 24 hours.
Toll-free
telephone number in the United States and Canada or by live chat
14
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 11.95 per day , but must have their CDW of $ 12.95 per day
Additional
charges: GPS $ 12 per day , $ 6 child seat
budget
Site
is basic but easy to use. Prices vary for online dating provided by a
representative on the phone and on the international website or used Costa Rica
. Mandatory insurance costs are indicated with a list of vehicles, but other
fees not . Customer Mixed reviews online. Email response is more than 24 hours.
Toll-free
telephone number E.U and Canada. No live chat on the website of Costa Rica .
10
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : included in the price shown
Additional
charges: $ 10.95/day GPS, child seat $ 12 per day ( among the ten most
expensive )
fox car rental dollar
Site
is clear and easy to use. Prices vary if calling from the United States and
Costa Rica . The cost of compulsory insurance not give the list of vehicles and
fox car rental costs , but is clearly shown on the next page as a client moves
to a make a reservation. Mixed reviews online , but usually receives positive
feedback . Email Communications answered within 24 hours.
Toll
E.U and Canadian phone number . No Live Chat.
3
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 16 per day
Additional
charges: $ 9 day GPS , child seat $ 5 per day
fox
car rental Hertz
Site
is clear and easy to use. The cost of compulsory insurance are not given, in
addition to the list of vehicles and fox car rental costs , but are clearly
shown on the next page that the client moves to a booking a reservation.
Customer Mixed reviews online. Send response within 24 hours .
U.S.
Toll Free and Canadian phone number and live chat ( although it seems to be
disconnected permanently )
7
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 17.43 per day , but the CDW is also a requirement
Additional
charges: $ 12 per day GPS, child seat $ 2 a day
national
Site
is clear and easy to use. They are not given the costs of compulsory insurance
with a list of vehicles and fox car rental costs , but are clearly shown on the
following page as a client passes to the reserve. Customer Mixed reviews online
, but more positive than negative. Send response within 24 hours .
Toll
E.U and Canadian phone number . Live Chat.
22
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 25 per day (ten more expensive)
Additional
charges: GPS $ 12 per day , $ 6 child seat
service
Site
is clear and easy with just a slight confusion in that quote is obtained by
clicking on the " booking" and not the " Get a Quote" . The
response to a telephone survey was to use the site. Mandatory insurance costs
are indicated with a list of vehicles and fox car rental costs a lot of season
and on the second page from another page listing . Remember that this is a
highly recommended sales representative mentioned in many online reviews for
its high level of customer service. In general , online reviews are positive
for the service. E - mail response is less than 24 hours , despite all the
requested information can not be received .
E.U
phone number , but not without costs. No Live Chat.
5
offices across the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 15 per day
Additional
charges: GPS $ 5.99/day , $ 2.99/day child seat
thrifty
Costa
Rica version of the website is impossible to use and will be asked to register
a username and password. They are not given the costs of compulsory insurance
with a list of vehicles and fox car rental costs . A customer must click on
"Security Options " on the U.S. site and select by clicking on compulsory
insurance - which means that it is optional and not a necessary cost Thrifty
often receive mixed reviews online .. email response is more than 24 hours.
Toll
E.U and Canadian phone number . No Live Chat.
4
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 19.99 per day
Additional
charges: $ 10 per day GPS, child seat $ 5 per day
Let
Site
is clear and easy to use. The cost of compulsory insurance is not given along
with the list of vehicles and fox car rental costs , but are clearly shown on
the next page that the client moves to make a reservation. Anibal , a
representative is often mentioned in online reviews for its high level of
customer service experience . CEO , George Schwarzenbach is known about Trip
Advisor frank and honest answers for clients.
In
recent years , We have received very positive reviews online . E - mail
response is less than 24 hours. Live Chat is an immediate response time to
queries.
Toll
E.U and Canadian phone number . Live Chat.
3
offices in the country
Compulsory
insurance : $ 11.95 per day
Additional
charges: $ 8 per day GPS , free child seat
Wild Rider
Site
is clear and easy to use. Mandatory insurance costs are indicated next to the
list of vehicles. Wild Rider is the only car fox car rental company in Costa
Rica with no visible bad reviews online . Owner , Thorsten , is often praised
for its efficiency and customer service , despite the limited resources of the
company in question . Receive emails very quick and detailed response within 12
hours.
No
phone number for free or Live chat
1
office - Liberia 's airport office
Compulsory
insurance : included
Additional
charges: $ 8 per day GPS, child seat $ 5 per day
fox car rental Review Comparison
fox car rental Customer service
Come
and Horseman respond quickly and effectively to questions by email or live
chat. Adobe , Alamo , Dollar , Hertz , National and answer your questions
within 24 hours, but Adobe and services have not provided all the information
requested (perhaps the language barrier ) . Budget offers a free phone , but
seems to be always busy. Chat Hertz seems to be constantly connected . Over the
past year , customers who have posted on websites online opinions expressed
particular satisfaction with the customer service provided by the Service, Come
and wild rider .
clarity
Adobe
, Alamo and Budget hire prices have posted on their websites cited by phone.
Telephone Rates were lower than those indicated in the Adobe website and Alamo
case , but more so in the case of the budget. Adobe also offers different
models of vehicles in your website. International car fox car rental companies
that have both a Costa Rican and international website seem to have price
differences between the two sites.
Horseman
Budget and mandatory insurance included in the fox car rental prices , but says
that the budget for " other expenses " to be presented at the counter
of the small print on their website. fox car rental rates for car seats had to
be verified by phone , they do not appear on the Budget website .
All
other companies , except for Thrifty ( an American site ) , clearly show the
cost of compulsory insurance with the quote given . The website of Costa Rica
Thrifty is simply unusable.
fox car rental prices
Service
, and Horseman We always offer the best rates for both green and high seasons ,
but Dollar has one of the lowest rates in the green season , while Adobe has a
less expensive high season rates . We offers the best prices " all
inclusive " since most of the options are free.
Adobe
, Dollar, Thrifty and Wild Rider remain competitive with the prices of
commodities such as child seats service . Alamo , Hertz and National are the
most expensive to hire additional costs and firms are also more expensive
options .
" So what is your recommendation income ? "
In
general , companies in Costa Rica seem to outweigh multinationals with better
prices , service and clarity.
Service
offers a high level of customer service and pretty competitive price overall in
the two international airports.
We
can offer efficient reserve and still high level of customer service with
competitive prices and free in both LIR and SJO airport options.
Wild
Rider is highly rated for a vacation with clear and economical prices and
excellent customer service, but they are only in San Jose.
" Now you are ready to book your fox
car rental car after seeing how it compares to the competition. Good luck and
good riddance ! "