GUANACASTE COAST
Getting Around the Guanacaste Coast
Golf carts, rental cars, shuttles, taxis. Every option compared with real prices so you pick the right one.
Golf Cart Rentals
The most popular way to get around Flamingo, Brasilito, and Potrero. Street legal on secondary roads, easy to drive, kids love them.
Blue Zone Carts
FlamingoServes Flamingo, Potrero, Brasilito, and Conchal. Free delivery and pick-up. Includes charger, basic insurance, roadside assistance, and local area map. $200 refundable deposit.
Rent a Golf Cart CR
PotreroBased on Mango Road in Potrero. 4-seater and 6-seater options. 1 free day per weekly rental. 3-day minimum. Serves Flamingo, Potrero, Surfside, Conchal, Brasilito.
Rent Me Tamarindo
TamarindoDelivers to Tamarindo, Langosta, Playa Grande, Flamingo, Pinilla, Conchal, and Avellanas. Open Mon-Sun 8am-5pm.
LandShark Carts
Multi-LocationModern electric carts with Scan-and-Go app. Hourly, half-day, full-day, and weekly. Hotel and condo delivery. Covers Tamarindo, Flamingo, Playa del Coco, Playa Grande, Potrero.
Airport Shuttles
Liberia airport (LIR) to the beach towns. About 1 to 1.5 hours depending on destination.
Tropical Tours Shuttles
Shared and private shuttles from LIR to all Guanacaste beach towns. One of the most established shuttle companies on the coast.
Native’s Way Costa Rica
Full-service agency in Tamarindo. Shuttles, tours, surf, fishing, and custom packages. The one-stop shop if you want everything arranged by one team.
LIR Shuttle
Airport-focused transfer service. Clean vehicles, reliable timing. Shared and private options with online booking.
Quick Cost Comparison
| Option | Daily Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Cart | $50-85 | Short trips around one beach town |
| Rental Car (sedan) | $40-60 | Exploring multiple areas, dry season |
| Rental Car (4×4) | $60-90 | Remote beaches, rainy season |
| ATV | $60-100 | Adventure, dirt road exploring |
| Taxi (per trip) | $5-30 | One-off trips, no parking hassle |
| Shared Shuttle (airport) | $30-55 one-way | Solo or couples, airport transfer |
| Private Transfer (airport) | $89-180 one-way | Families, groups, door-to-door |