Rent a Car in Downtown Guapiles

Guápiles is a vibrant city in Limón Province and an excellent hub for exploring the Caribbean slope and Braulio Carrillo National Park. With 6 rental companies in the city center, you'll have good options to find the right car at the right price. San José is approximately 90 km to the west, about 1 hour and 30 minutes via Route 32.

The city is located in Pococí Canton and surrounded by banana plantations and tropical rainforest. Braulio Carrillo National Park begins approximately 30 km west of the center, and the Caribbean coast at Puerto Limón is reached about 65 km to the east in roughly 1 hour. Route 32 between Guápiles and San José is winding and shrouded in fog at higher elevations – drive carefully and avoid night driving.

Rent a car early in the morning to catch bird watching in Braulio Carrillo before the fog lifts. Verify that your car has comprehensive insurance – roads toward Tortuguero can be challenging. How do I get to Tortuguero from Guápiles by car?

Drive approximately 50 km north toward La Pavona (about 1 hour), then take a boat to Tortuguero – the car is left at La Pavona. Are there gas stations in Guápiles city center? Yes, there are several gas stations along the main road and at Route 32, no problem filling up.

Is the road to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca possible from Guápiles? Yes, approximately 130 km to the south via Puerto Limón, taking roughly 2.5 hours on well-paved road along the Caribbean coast.

We compare prices from all major providers at Guápiles Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.