Car Rental at Liberia Airport

Airport travel guide

Not to be confused with the Western African nation, Liberia Airport serves the Central American nation of Costa Rica. The country is known for its stunning nature and diverse cultural heritage, with the northwestern coast, where the Liberia Airport is located, being no exception. These are three of the region’s most notable attractions:

• Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Located just an hour’s drive northeast of the airport, Rincón de la Vieja is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. The park contains several different ecosystems, including tropical dry forests, cloud forests, and volcanic slopes.  Some of the wildlife that can be found in the park include howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and a variety of bird species. The part is known for its hiking trails, waterfalls, hot springs and a variety of adventure activities, like zip-lining, horseback riding, tubing, hot springs and more. If you’re visiting during the rainy season, hiring a 4x4 vehicle might be necessary, especially if you plan to get off the main roads.
• Playas del Coco.  Located about 30 min drive from the Liberia airportPlaya del Coco is one of the small coastal resort towns in the area (there are several others that you can also easily reach by driving south along the coast). In addition to a great beach, Playa del Coco offers lots of other activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and surfing, as well as boat tours and sunset cruises. The beach town also has a bustling main street with a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars.
• Tamarindo. Located about and one-and-a-half-hour drive from Liberia, Tamarindo is the star attraction of Guanacaste and the most popular beach town on the coast. In addition to its beautiful beach, Tamarindo has a bustling town center with a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, as well as a lively nightlife scene. Tamarindo is a hub of activities in the region with plenty of tours ranging from surfing and snorkeling to horseback riding, zip lining, boat tours and more. The town is located near several national parks, including Las Baulas National Marine Park, which is home to a nesting site for the endangered leatherback sea turtle. 

Top international routes

• San Jose
• Miami
• Houston
• Los Angeles
• New York City
• Atlanta
• Denver
• Toronto
• Dallas
• Charlotte

Main airlines

Sunwing Airlines, Air Canada Rouge, Delta Air Lines, WestJet, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines.

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Liberia Airport is about 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of the city of Liberia and about 90 km (55.9 mi) from Costa Rica’s border with Nicaragua. Route 21 and Av. 7 Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno are the main roads connecting the airport to the city of Liberia.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $12 per day
• Medium cars - from $12 per day
• Large cars - from $12 per day
• SUVs - from $8 per day
• Vans - from $43 per day
• Premium cars - from $36 per day

Car rental desks

Most are located in the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find a number of shops, including shops selling local Costa Rican crafts, souvenir shops, and duty-free outlets, as well as a restaurant, and a few smaller food kiosks. There are also ATMs, a bank, a currency exchange, a lost and found office at the information desk, an on-site hotel just across from the airport building, and the airport fire department.

Nearest gas station

Taller Mata Jara gas station can be reached in about 15 minutes. It’s in the city of Liberia, on Calle 40 between the corners of Avenida 9 and Avenida 11.

Popular one-way rentals

• San José (222 km / 138 mi). The capital might not be the number one reason why most travelers go to Costa Rica, but for those who do venture there, San Jose has its fair share of delights. The highlights of the capital region include the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the Jade Museum, and the nearby city of Cartago.
• Limón (366 km / 227 mi). Also known as Puerto Limon, this city on the Atlantic Coast is famous for its nearby beautiful beaches, as well as the surrounding nature preserves like the Cahuita National Park and the Pacuare River.
• Quepos (263 km / 163 mi). Another city that is best known for beautiful surrounding nature, Quepos is located right next to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Made up of impressive peaks, Pacific beaches, and long hiking trails, the park is home to unique wildlife species like black spiny-tailed iguana, white-nosed coati, Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth, and mantled howler monkey.
• Alajuela (197 km / 122 mi). Although essentially a suburb of San Jose, Alajuela has plenty of things for a traveler to see and do. These include the Central Cathedral, Historic Cultural Museum of Juan Santamaria, and the nearby Poás Volcano National Park.