🌴 Guanacaste, Costa Rica 6 years local 50+ vehicles 100% word of mouth

Car rentals in
Guanacaste,
the way they
should be.

No agencies. No hidden fees. No hold music. Just a real conversation with someone who actually knows this place — and genuinely wants your trip to go well.

★★★★★

Trusted by hundreds of visitors and expats in Guanacaste

Fully insured fleet
💬 WhatsApp-first, always
🛡️ 100% refundable deposit
✈️ Airport pickup at LIR
🤝 No agencies, no middlemen
4WD SUV on a jungle dirt road in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
🌿 Jungle roads — 4WD recommended
Tropical waterfall with rainbow in Costa Rica rainforest
💧 Hidden waterfalls await
SUV on scenic coastal highway in Guanacaste
🌊 Coastal drives, Pacific views
Jenny, founder of Jenny's Rentals, in Guanacaste
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"My clients become my friends. That's not a tagline — it's literally how this business works and always has."
— Jenny, founder & owner
50+
Vehicles managed
6
Years in Costa Rica
0
Call centers. Ever.
100%
Word of mouth

The honest alternative

Renting a car here isn't like renting a car at home.

The big agencies at the airport look cheap online and then hit you at the counter with mandatory insurance packages, hidden fees, and fine print that turns a $300 quote into an $800 bill. The roads in Guanacaste can be rough. And if something goes wrong, you're on hold with a 1-800 number while your plans fall apart.

That's not how this works. At Jenny's Rentals you talk to me directly. Before you book, we chat on WhatsApp. I ask you what you actually need — where you're going, how long you're staying, whether you'll need 4-wheel drive for the dirt roads up to Rincón de la Vieja or a small practical car for town driving. I don't promise you a specific car and then hand you a different one at pickup. I promise you what your trip needs. There's a difference.

I've been doing this for six years. I started with one car. I now manage over 50. Every single one of those clients came from someone else saying "call Jenny." That doesn't happen by accident.

Why private rental?

What agencies don't want you to know

Costa Rica's rental agency model is built around one thing: extracting money at the counter after you've already landed and have no other options. Here's what you're actually dealing with.

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The hidden fee ambush

Your online quote doesn't include mandatory "full coverage" insurance that can double your daily rate. You find out at the counter, jet-lagged, with no backup plan.

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Nobody to call

If something goes wrong mid-rental — a flat tire, a mechanical issue, an accident — you get a call center, not a person who knows your name and your trip.

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Wrong car, wrong trip

The agency gives you what's in their category, not what your itinerary actually requires. Nobody asked where you're going or what roads you'll be driving.

There is a better way. It looks like a real conversation with a person who lives here — someone who will ask about your trip, give you the right vehicle, and be reachable on WhatsApp for the entire time you have the car.

Tropical waterfall in Guanacaste Costa Rica rainforest

Pura Vida awaits

Every waterfall, volcano, and hidden beach — with the right vehicle.

From the cloud forests of Rincón de la Vieja to the tide pools of Playa Brasilito, Guanacaste rewards exploration. Let's make sure you have the right wheels to get there.

The process

Simple, personal, transparent.

Everything runs on WhatsApp and honest conversation. Here's every step, so you know exactly what to expect before you reach out.

1

You message Jenny on WhatsApp

Tell me your approximate dates, how many people are traveling, and where in Guanacaste you're headed. Don't have it all figured out yet? That's fine — send what you have. We'll work through the rest.

📱 +506 6340 5650
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We have a real conversation

I'll ask about your itinerary and recommend the right vehicle for your actual trip — not just the cheapest available option. Someone driving to Rincón de la Vieja needs a different car than someone staying in Tamarindo. Ask me anything. I don't mind questions.

3

We agree on everything upfront

I give you a clear, total quote — daily rate plus refundable security deposit. No fees that appear later. What we agree on in WhatsApp is what you pay. Everything confirmed in writing.

🛡️ Fully refundable deposit
4

Pickup — at the airport or wherever you need

For Liberia Airport arrivals, someone will be there with your vehicle at the agreed time. No counters, no queues, no paperwork marathon. You land, you get in the car, you start your trip. I walk you through the vehicle so there are no surprises.

✈️ LIR airport pickup available
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My number is in your phone the whole time

Flat tire on a back road near Nosara? Not sure if a road is passable after rain? Want a restaurant recommendation? Message me. I'm available for the entire duration of your rental. If something mechanical goes wrong that isn't your fault, I find you a replacement — and I always have.

Get started

Let's find your perfect car. 🌴

Fill in a couple of details and we'll pre-fill a personalized WhatsApp message for you. Jenny replies personally — usually within a few hours.

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No commitment until you're ready This is just a conversation starter. No deposit, no credit card until we've talked.
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Deposit is 100% refundable Once we do agree on a booking, your deposit is fully protected and returnable.
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You'll talk to Jenny directly Not a team, not a bot. Jenny reads and responds to every message personally.

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Why Jenny's

You're trusting a person,
not a company.

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Real conversations before anything

I talk to every client before any money moves. Costa Rica has its scams — I want you to feel completely safe before you send a single dollar. Ask me anything. Ask for references. Ask to see photos of the car. I will answer everything because I have nothing to hide and you deserve that confidence.

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Fully insured, zero fine print surprises

Every car in my fleet is fully insured. Your deposit is refundable. The total I quote you in WhatsApp is the total you pay — there are no counter upsells, no mandatory add-ons, no fees that appear after the fact. What we agree on is what it costs.

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Mechanical issues? I handle it.

If something goes wrong with a vehicle that isn't your fault, I find you a replacement. I maintain relationships across a network of over 50 vehicles specifically so this is possible. I have never left a client without a car because of an unexpected mechanical problem. Not once.

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My personal number, for the whole trip

Not a business line. Not a ticketing system. My number. If you're on a back road at 8pm and something feels wrong, you have someone to call who knows your name, knows your car, and knows where you're supposed to be. That's the standard I hold myself to.

What clients say

Built entirely on word of mouth.

★★★★★

"Jenny literally saved our trip. The car had an issue two days in, and she had a replacement to us within hours. I've never experienced that level of service from a car rental — ever."

Michelle R.
Canada · 5-week rental, Guanacaste
★★★★★

"I was nervous about renting privately in Costa Rica. Jenny spent an hour on WhatsApp answering every question I had before I paid a cent. By pickup I already felt like I knew her. Absolute trust."

James & Paula T.
United States · 3-week family rental
★★★★★

"We've been coming back to Guanacaste every year for four years now. We book with Jenny every time. We've never once looked for another option."

Steph & Marco
Germany · Repeat annual clients

Where we are

Based in Guanacaste.
Ready for your trip.

Jenny's Rentals is based in Guanacaste, Costa Rica's beloved northwest province — home to some of the country's most iconic beaches, national parks, and dry tropical forests.

Our clients explore everywhere from Tamarindo to the Nicoya Peninsula. If you're flying into Liberia and heading anywhere in this region, we can have a car waiting for you.

Tamarindo Nosara Flamingo Coco Sámara Rincón de la Vieja Santa Rosa Nicoya Peninsula
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Liberia International Airport (LIR)

Pickup and drop-off at LIR is a standard part of the service. We coordinate over WhatsApp before your arrival so someone is there with your car at the right time. No counters, no queues.

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