Budget Rent a Car
You can take comfort in the fact that we are a rental car company that offers 35 years of international experience and prestige with offices in more than 120 countries. Here in Costa Rica, we have proved for more than 20 years that we are a serious and responsible company. Because of this we can offer you not just a car, but friendly, helpful and professional advices about driving in the country in a language you can understand.
Location:
Address: Paseo Colón, calle 30, diagonal al INA
P.O. BOX: 255-1007
Phone: (506)255-4750
Fax: (506)436-2001
General Terms:
DRIVING TIPS For your safety, please review the following summary of Costa Rica traffic laws. Obey these regulations at all times
1. Unless otherwise indicated, minimum speed on highways is 40 kilometers per hour (kph). The speed limit varies and is posted by the road.
2. On highways and secondary roads the speed limit is 60 kph. , unless otherwise indicated.
3. In urban areas, the speed limit is 40 kph , unless otherwise indicated.
4. The speed limit around school zones and in front of hospitals.
5. Driving on beaches is strictly prohibited everywhere, except when there is no other path connecting two towns.
6. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited. The law enables police officers to perform alcohol test on drivers.
7. The law requires all car passengers to wear seat belts.
8. Pull over if a police officer signals you to do so. Police officers may ask you to stop if there is an accident ahead, a checkpoint or if you are violating the law by not carrying a license plate or exceeding the speed limit, for example.
9. Your personal documents and the vehicle registration papers are private property and may not be retained by police officers for any reason.
10. If you are involved in a accident, always wait until a police officer arrives. Do not move your vehicle. The officer will elaborate a report.
You may also report the accident by calling 911 or 800-0123456 and our Budget Main Office at 223-3284. Traffic Police Dept.: 222-9330 Accident Reports: 800-800-8000 Budget accident reports : 800-24HOURS ( 800 - 244 - 6877 )