TheRideCR · Costa Rica

Private SJO & LIR airport transfers in Costa Rica

Request a private airport pickup with a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking driver. Travel door to door from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near San José, or Guanacaste Airport (LIR), near Liberia, to your hotel or next destination in Costa Rica.

Last-minute airport pickup

Landing soon or need a transfer today? Send your airport, arrival time, destination and passenger count on WhatsApp. Last-minute airport pickup is subject to driver availability. A submitted request is not a confirmed ride; wait for our team to confirm availability, pickup details and the fare.

Ask about last-minute availability on WhatsApp: +506 6105-7000

Airport and hotel transfers across Costa Rica

Plan your SJO airport transfer to San José hotels, La Fortuna / Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio / Quepos or Puerto Viejo. Request a LIR airport transfer to Tamarindo, other Guanacaste destinations or your hotel. Custom pickup addresses and onward transfers can also be requested.

How to request your transfer

  1. Enter your pickup point, destination, date, Costa Rica pickup time and passenger count in the booking form.
  2. Provide your name and a WhatsApp number with country code. For airport arrivals, share your flight number when coordinating with our team.
  3. Keep your request reference and wait for our team to confirm the ride. Custom routes require a quote.

Airport pickup questions

Can I book an airport transfer at the last minute?

You can request one. Contact us on WhatsApp with your arrival details so we can check availability before you rely on a pickup.

Which Costa Rica airports do you serve?

We accept pickup requests for SJO, serving the San José area, and LIR, serving Liberia and Guanacaste. Tell us your destination when requesting a ride.

Is my ride confirmed after submitting the form?

No. The form records your request. Our team must confirm availability, the fare and meeting details directly with you.

What time zone should I use?

Use the local pickup date and time in Costa Rica (UTC−6), even if you are booking from another country.