Getting the best airfare requires smart planning. Here are the ideal times to book your Costa Rica trip:
Cheapest Months to Fly to Costa Rica
Late January to early March and mid-September to November tend to have the lowest fares.
Avoid Peak Seasons
Summer (June–August) and holiday seasons (Christmas, New Year) have the highest prices.
Best Time to Book Flights to Costa Rica
Book your tickets 3 to 6 months in advance for the best deals.
Midweek Savings
Flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally cheaper than weekend departures.
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Although Costa Rica is a relatively small country, it is filled with many unique cities and neighborhoods to visit. As a result, the best way to explore Costa Rica is with a rental car. By hiring a rental car, you will have the flexibility to see all that this diverse county has to offer. If you wish to experience the culture of San Jose, there are many unique areas to visit. The San Jose International Airport in Costa Rica (SJO) is only a short drive from downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. Consider getting a four-wheel drive as many of the roads in Costa Rica are either dirt or paved concrete with potholes. You can book a cheap 4-wheel drive rental car in San Jose for about the same price as regular rental cars. so it is worth the investment.
There are so many places to explore in Costa Rica. The Spirogyra Butterfly Gardens is a short drive from San Jose. An hour drive from San Jose is the beautiful La Paz Waterfall Gardens, animal sanctuary and butterfly observatory. Within two hours drive by car from San Jose is Jaco, the surfing mecca of Costa Rica. Three hours south of San Jose by rental car is Arenal Volcano and the Tabacon hot springs. For adventure drive out to the Monteverde Rain Cloud Forest to zip line above the canopy. Travelers wanting to get off the beaten path should drive out to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Another area to explore with your rental car is Liberia. Just west of Liberia is the alluring Peninsula Papagayo region. The Papagayo region is a popular eco-destination for travelers who come to Cost Rica to do everything from bird watching, golfing, fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, surfing and zip lining. Travelers also enjoy the fun beach towns Tamarindo and Matapalo.
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