Private shuttle in Costa Rica
Private Shuttle · 2 H

LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Playa Avellanas (Guanacaste)

Starting from
$140USD
per vehicle (1–5 pax) · all taxes included
Private vehicle
Fixed price
Free cancellation
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Travel time
2 H
Private service
Just your group — up to 12 pax
What's included
WiFi, water, child seats

Direct, non-stop service from LIR - Liberia Int. Airport to Playa Avellanas (Guanacaste), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle. Arrival flights are monitored in real time and pickups are adjusted automatically to match your actual landing.

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Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.

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Trip Details

When would you like to be picked up?

Book before 12:00 PM (Costa Rica time) to travel tomorrow. Same-day pickups aren't available online.

Who's travelling?
Adults
13+ years
2
Children
Free child seats
0

We'll track your flight and adjust the pickup if it's early or late.

This shuttle
$140
13% VAT included
Travel notes: Playa AvellanasWhat to expect, the ride from Liberia Airport (LIR), local tips and related routes
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About Playa Avellanas

Playa Avellanas is a long, wild surf beach 20 minutes south of Tamarindo, known for Lola's beachfront restaurant, its white sand and mangrove backdrop, and consistent waves at every level from the estuary to the reef breaks. There is little development: a few boutique hotels, surf camps and villas hidden in the trees.

It suits surfers and couples who want Tamarindo's amenities within reach but silence at night.

The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR)

From Liberia Airport allow 1 hour 20 minutes: paved to Villarreal near Tamarindo, then a gravel road south through Hacienda Pinilla. The road is rough in green season; our vehicles handle it comfortably. Tamarindo is 20 to 25 minutes away.

Good to know before you arrive

  • Lola's is the beach institution; arrive before noon for a table on the sand.
  • There are no shops at the beach; buy supplies in Tamarindo or Villarreal.
  • The surf here is best on mid to high tide in the morning.
  • Playa Negra, further south, offers a famous reef break for experienced surfers.

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Questions about Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa AvellanasDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
How long does the private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Avellanas take?
About 2 hours door to door. That is a realistic figure for Costa Rican roads, not the fastest time a map app shows. The service is direct, with no other passengers, so there are no detours to drop anyone else off.
How much does a private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Avellanas cost?
$140 for 1 to 5 passengers, $165 for 6 to 9 passengers and $220 for 10 to 12 passengers, per vehicle. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes the driver, fuel, tolls and 13% VAT. There is nothing to pay at pickup.
Where does the driver meet me at Liberia Airport (LIR)?
At the arrivals exit, holding a sign with the lead passenger's name. We track your flight, so if it lands early or late the pickup moves with it at no charge. From the exit to the vehicle is a short walk.
Can we stop along the way from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Avellanas?
Yes. Short stops for food, a supermarket, an ATM or photos are part of the service. Longer detours, such as a waterfall or a second town, are quoted in advance so there are no surprises.
Do you have child seats for the trip to Playa Avellanas?
Yes, and they are free. Costa Rican law requires a car seat or booster for children under 12 or shorter than 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in), so tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed before pickup.
What happens if my flight into Liberia Airport (LIR) is delayed?
Nothing changes for you. We follow the flight number you give us and adjust the pickup to the actual landing time. There is no waiting charge for delays, and the same driver meets you.
What is the cancellation policy for this shuttle?
Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable. Changes to date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.