Private Shuttles in Guanacaste & all of Costa Rica

Yes! We offer airport pickups at any hour, including late-night arrivals. There is no extra charge for nighttime pickups. Your driver will be waiting with your name sign regardless of the time. We recommend booking your pickup 90 minutes after your scheduled landing to account for immigration and baggage claim.

We monitor your flight status and adjust pickup times accordingly at no extra charge for delays. We include real-time flight monitoring as standard on all airport pickups, so if your flight is delayed we adjust your pickup automatically. If your flight is cancelled, contact us immediately via WhatsApp or email and we will work with you to find a solution.

Immigration at Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quirós) Airport is usually quick — typically 20 to 45 minutes depending on flight arrivals and time of day. Peak times, when several international flights land at once, can take a bit longer. We recommend booking your pickup 60 to 90 minutes after landing to allow for immigration, baggage claim, and customs. We monitor your flight in real time, so if you clear faster just WhatsApp us and we will have your driver ready.

With Ruta Pacifico you get a 100% private service: the van is exclusively for your group, you choose your pickup time, and we go door-to-door (hotel, Airbnb, airport). Shared shuttles like Interbus operate on fixed schedules (usually 8am or 2pm), make 4-6 stops to pick up other passengers, and only stop at major hotels. For 4+ travelers, our private service often costs the same or less per person than shared options.

Standard luggage allowance is 1 large suitcase + 1 carry-on per person. For surfboards, golf clubs, or extra luggage, please mention it when booking so we can assign the right vehicle. Surfboards up to 7ft usually fit in our vans at no extra charge. For oversized boards or large groups with lots of gear, we may need to arrange a larger vehicle (subject to availability and pricing).

We recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance, especially during high season (December-April and July-August). However, we can often accommodate bookings with as little as 24 hours notice, subject to availability. For holiday periods (Christmas, New Year, Easter), we strongly recommend booking 1-2 months in advance as demand is very high.