JW Marriott Costa Elena (La Cruz) → LIR - Liberia Int. Airport
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Direct, non-stop service from JW Marriott Costa Elena (La Cruz) to LIR - Liberia Int. Airport, operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.
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Travel notes: Liberia Airport (LIR)What to expect, the ride from JW Marriott Costa Elena, local tips and related routes
About Liberia Airport (LIR)
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (IATA: LIR) is the gateway to Guanacaste and the closest international airport to every beach on Costa Rica's Gold Coast. It is compact and modern: on most days you are through immigration, customs and out to the arrivals curb in 20 to 30 minutes.
Direct flights arrive from Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Newark, New York, Toronto, Montreal and more, with seasonal service from Europe. Flying into LIR instead of San José saves three to five hours of driving for any Guanacaste destination.
The ride from JW Marriott Costa Elena
Your driver waits at the arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. There is one exit, so you cannot miss each other. Flights are tracked in real time, so if you land early or late the pickup adjusts automatically at no charge. From the curb to the highway is five minutes; Route 21 runs south toward Tamarindo and the Flamingo coast, while Route 1 heads north-west toward Papagayo and Playas del Coco.
Good to know before you arrive
- Clear immigration before buying a SIM card; the kiosks are on the public side after customs.
- The ATM at the exit dispenses both colones and dollars; small US bills are accepted almost everywhere.
- Departing: arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before international flights in high season (December to April), when the check-in hall fills up mid-morning.
- Duty-free is tiny. Buy coffee and souvenirs in town, not at the airport.
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Questions about JW Marriott Costa Elena to Liberia Airport (LIR)Duration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from JW Marriott Costa Elena to Liberia Airport (LIR) take?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes 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 JW Marriott Costa Elena to Liberia Airport (LIR) cost?
- $160 for 1 to 5 passengers, $180 for 6 to 9 passengers and $240 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.
- What time should I leave JW Marriott Costa Elena for a flight from Liberia Airport (LIR)?
- We schedule the pickup so you reach Liberia Airport (LIR) about 3 hours before an international departure, which means leaving JW Marriott Costa Elena roughly 4 hours 30 minutes before your flight. If you prefer a different margin, tell us when booking.
- Can we stop along the way from JW Marriott Costa Elena to Liberia Airport (LIR)?
- 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 Liberia Airport (LIR)?
- 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.
- Can I travel from JW Marriott Costa Elena to Liberia Airport (LIR) at night or very early?
- Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with no night surcharge. Early departures for morning flights and late arrivals are routine.
- 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.