🌿 Jungle roads — 4WD recommended
💧 Hidden waterfalls await
🌊 Coastal drives, Pacific views
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.
The honest alternative
The big agencies at the airport look affordable online, but most likely, the quote you see isn't the price you’ll actually pay at the counter. Between mandatory local insurance packages and hidden fees, that initial reservation often turns into a much higher expense just as you're trying to start your vacation.
The roads in Guanacaste are extremely rough, and if something goes wrong, you’re stuck on hold with a 1-800 number while your plans fall apart.
That’s not how we do things.
At Jenny’s Rentals, you aren’t just a booking number. Before you ever commit, we chat on WhatsApp. I’m a local expert, and my partner Byron is a native with deep connections to local mechanics and services. We ask what you actually need: where you’re staying, who you’re traveling with, and what your specific itinerary looks like.
What you get with Jenny’s:
An All-SUV Fleet: Every vehicle we manage is a reliable, automatic SUV built to handle the reality of Costa Rican terrain.
The Right Fit: I don’t just assign a generic "category." I make sure you are getting the right car for your trip.
A Free Concierge: Need to know where to find specific baby food? Planning a move here? Just ask. We’ve built this business on ethics and service, offering a level of care that goes far beyond handing over a set of keys.
I’ve been doing this for six years. I started with one car and now manage over 50. Every single client comes from someone else saying, "Call Jenny." That doesn't happen by accident.
Why private rental?
The traditional rental model is built on one thing: extracting more money from you once you’ve already landed and have no other options. We offer a better way: a real conversation with people who live here.
Your online quote most likely doesn't include the mandatory local coverage that can significantly inflate your daily rate. You find out at the counter, jet-lagged, with no backup plan.
If something goes wrong—a flat tire or a mechanical issue—you don’t get a call center. You get a person who knows your name. We are reachable on WhatsApp the entire time you have the car.
We prepare you for the fact that things are different here. From insurance quirks to rugged backroads, we ensure you have a capable SUV and the local knowledge to drive it safely.
We are located about 75 minutes from the airport. We can arrange a reliable shuttle service for your arrival, ensuring you have a smooth transition from the terminal to your vehicle.
Pura Vida awaits
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
Everything runs on WhatsApp and honest conversation. Here's every step, so you know exactly what to expect before you reach out.
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 5650I'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.
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 depositFor 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 availableFlat 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
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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Why Jenny's
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.
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.
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.
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
"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."
"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."
"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."
Where we are
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.
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.