Private shuttle in Costa Rica
Private Shuttle · 2 H

LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Samara / Playa Carrillo (Guanacaste)

Starting from
$210USD
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 Samara / Playa Carrillo (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
$210
13% VAT included
Travel notes: SámaraWhat to expect, the ride from Liberia Airport (LIR), local tips and related routes
Guanacaste (Nicoya coast)Calm swimmingFamiliesLaid-back village

About Sámara

Sámara is a relaxed village on a wide, reef-protected bay whose calm water makes it one of the safest swimming beaches in Guanacaste. Palm-lined, walkable and unhurried, it draws families, language students and long-stay travellers. Playa Carrillo, ten minutes south, is a postcard crescent of white sand with almost nothing on it.

It is the beach town for people who found Tamarindo too busy.

The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR)

Liberia Airport to Sámara is about 2 hours on paved road through Santa Cruz and Nicoya; Carrillo adds ten minutes. From Nosara it is 45 minutes to an hour, partly gravel. Your driver takes you to your hotel or house door in Sámara or along the Carrillo road.

Good to know before you arrive

  • Swim anywhere in the bay; the reef keeps the waves small year-round.
  • Playa Carrillo has no vendors or shade structures, so bring water and an umbrella.
  • Sámara's Saturday farmers' market is worth a visit for fruit and baked goods.
  • Kayak to Isla Chora at the south end of the bay for snorkelling.

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Questions about Liberia Airport (LIR) to SámaraDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
How long does the private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Sámara 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 Sámara cost?
$210 for 1 to 5 passengers, $250 for 6 to 9 passengers and $335 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 Sámara?
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 Sámara?
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.