Private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR)

The routes we get asked about most, with the current price and drive time. Prices are per vehicle for up to five passengers, in US dollars, taxes included.

• Liberia Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna: $209 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 3 hours.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to Monteverde: $235 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 3 hours.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to San José Airport (SJO): $310 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 4 hours.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to Manuel Antonio: $380 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 5 hours.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to Papagayo Peninsula: $105 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Hermosa: $105 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playas del Coco: $105 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

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• Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Conchal: $130 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

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1. 1

   Immigration and customs

   LIR is a small airport. Most days you are through immigration, past the baggage belt and out the door in 20 to 30 minutes. We see the flight land and your driver moves into position.

2. 2

   Your driver at the exit

   Walk out of the terminal and past the taxi line. Your driver is standing there with a Ruta Pacifico sign and your name on it. They take the bags and walk you to the van.

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   To your door

   Playas del Coco is 25 minutes away, Tamarindo about 50, Nosara about two hours. If you want to stop for groceries, cash or a bathroom on the way, tell the driver.

For a beach trip in Guanacaste, fly into Liberia. The airport is small and most beaches are less than an hour away. San José is the better choice when your first nights are in the Central Valley, La Fortuna or on the Central Pacific. Below are our drive times and prices from each airport, for up to five passengers.

For Tamarindo, Flamingo, Papagayo, Playas del Coco, Nosara and Sámara, Liberia saves you three to four hours on the road. For La Fortuna and Monteverde the drive is similar from either airport, so book whichever flight suits you.

Count everyone travelling, children included. That number decides the vehicle and the price. The van is yours alone for the trip.

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  1–5 passengers

  Hyundai Staria

  Families, couples, solo travellers

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  6–9 passengers

  Toyota Hiace

  Medium groups, extra luggage or surfboards

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  10–12 passengers

  Maxus V90

  Large groups, wedding parties, corporate groups

Where do I find my driver at Liberia Airport?

Just outside the arrivals doors, past the taxi line. The driver holds a Ruta Pacifico sign with your name on it. If you do not see it, message us on WhatsApp at +506 7080-5578 and we will point you to each other within a minute.

What if my flight is delayed or lands early?

We follow the flight by its number and adjust the pickup to the real landing time. Delays do not cost extra, and we never send a driver away because a flight is late.

How much is the shuttle from Liberia Airport to Tamarindo?

The current price is in the table on this page and on the route page. It is per vehicle for up to five passengers, taxes included, and the drive takes about 50 minutes. Groups of six or more pay the 6–9 or 10–12 passenger price for the whole vehicle.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. The price covers everyone in your group within its size (1–5, 6–9 or 10–12 passengers) and includes the 13% VAT, fuel, tolls, the driver, WiFi, bottled water and child seats. For 13 or more people, write to us on WhatsApp and we will quote it.

Do you have car seats for children?

Yes, included. Tell us the children's ages when you book and the seats are installed before the driver leaves for the airport.

Can we stop at a supermarket or an ATM on the way?

Yes. A stop for groceries, cash or a bathroom is part of the trip, and there is a supermarket a few minutes from the airport on the road to every beach. If you want a longer stop, such as lunch, mention it when you book.

When should I leave for my flight home from LIR?

We set the pickup so you reach the terminal about three hours before an international flight. From Tamarindo that means leaving roughly four hours before departure. You can change the time with us on WhatsApp up to the day before.

Do you also go from Liberia Airport to La Fortuna, Monteverde or San José?

Yes. La Fortuna and Monteverde are about three hours from LIR, San José about three and a half to four. The same per-vehicle prices apply and all three are in the table on this page.