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August 15, 2015 at 9:35 am #194690Nikki SolanoKeymaster
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August 17, 2015 at 8:57 am #194691betunadaGuest
you certainly are (seemingly!) pretty complete. “keep up the good work” !
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May 31, 2022 at 7:48 am #198449Nikki SolanoKeymaster
Thanks, betunada! 🙂
Pura vida!
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April 24, 2017 at 3:04 pm #194692Tom LelandGuest
Hi, wondering whether to get basic insurance, for $200, or full insurance, for $400. Anyone have thoughts? First time in Costa Rica. Good, careful driver…thank you!
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May 31, 2022 at 8:09 am #198450Nikki SolanoKeymaster
Hi Tom!
This is a tough question for us to answer! 🙂 Every traveler who rents a car in Costa Rica is faced with the same dilemma, and the way they lean is ultimately decided by the amount of risk they’re willing to take, a decision that only they can make.
Personally, we always opt for full insurance whenever we rent a car. It’s wildly expensive, and every time we rent a vehicle we groan about that, but we like the peace of mind that comes with having full coverage. If it helps any, I have 20+ years of driving experience, consider myself a safe and careful driver, and know most of Costa Rica’s roads like the back of my hand. Still, I opt for full coverage because there are things that can damage a vehicle or cause an accident that are out of my control. Also, in our experience, we’ve found car rental agencies to be more relaxed and willing to forego small issues (e.g., a small ding on the car body) when full coverage is purchased. When the least amount of possible insurance is purchased, that can (in our opinion) open the door to possible discrepancies, debates, and/or nonnegotiable extra charges when damage or an accident does occur, which we prefer to avoid—literally and figuratively—at all costs.
Pura vida!
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