22 mistakes people make when renting a car in Costa Rica

00:00 22 mistakes people make when renting a car in Costa Rica

01:04 You choose the wrong rental Car Company

02:21 You choose the wrong kind of car

02:57 You don’t do the pre drive inspection

03:40 You don’t check tire pressure

04:34 You don’t top off the fuel Tank

04:46 You have no way to charge your phone

05:03 You use a credit card with low available credit

05:36 You don’t have the rental car company contact information

06:06 You don’t ask about the airport shuttle

06:34 You wear the wrong shoes

07:06 You get the wrong rental car insurance TPL or collision

07:56 You don’t contact your credit card company to find out if they cover car rental insurance

08:19 You go over your alloted milage

09:06 You drop your rental car off a a different location

09:40 You drop your rental car off late

10:05 You use the popular travel sites

10:30 You pay for extras you don’t need

11:00 You wait too long to book your rental Car

11:40 You drive too aggressively

12:22 You don’t bring a valid and current drivers license

13:16 You lost the keys or registration paperwork for the rental car

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This rental is perfect if you enjoy nature, peace and quiet, with s short drive to restaurants and the beach. 

Utilities and internet are included in the rent;

however electricity usage exceeding 30 mil($60) monthly must be paid by the tenant. 

Included Wifi and water

Trash pick up service NOT included, but you can drop trash off in the community bin down the road.

$950 per month with a $950 deposit.
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