Put both offers on the same basis
Check pickup and return dates and times, locations, the vehicle or category and the transmission. A difference in any of these details can make two totals difficult to compare. Ask for written clarification whenever something is missing.
Compare the total, then its components
Identify the quoted total and ask what it includes: vehicle rental, protection, taxes, extras and any delivery or collection fees. Check your requested additional driver, child seat, GPS and roadside assistance. The aim is to establish what, if anything, would still be payable.
Separate the deposit from damage liability
A security deposit is a guarantee required at handover and is separate from the rental price. It does not, by itself, tell you your liability for damage. Ask for both amounts separately, together with the applicable coverage, exclusions and procedures. The tourism board recommends reading the agreement and asking for protection details.
Ask before you accept
When offered two protection packages, ask exactly what changes between them and whether assistance is included or separate. Do not infer coverage from a commercial name. With Rent a Car by Tacacori, you review the proposal before accepting; the official confirmation establishes the final reservation. Keep your selected quote and that confirmation.
Card, deposit and insurance
Ask which cards are accepted, whose name must be on the card, the amount held and when it is released. If relying on card coverage, check exclusions with the issuer and ask the rental company what proof it requires. Ask for the cost of returning to a different branch.
Credit cards, deposits and insurance for Costa Rica car rentals ↗
Instituto Costarricense de Turismo — Travel tips ↗
Your quote and rental agreement set out the applicable conditions. Always check them alongside this general guide.
