Driver’s License
The client must present a valid and unexpired driver’s license that includes a photograph of the client. Driver’s license must be valid for the entire rental period and in good condition. The license must have at least 2 years since its issuance. If the license is in a language where the letters are not from the Latin alphabet, such as Russian, Japanese, Arabic etc., you must present a valid international license. Proof of entry is required at the time of rental (passport entry stamp), citizens must present an official identification (cédula).
Deposit Requirements
EC Rent A Car Costa Rica accepts the following credit card brands for rental deposits: Visa, Master Card, American Express. Cash or debit card deposits are not accepted.
Payment Methods
EC Rent A Car Costa Rica accepts payments by credit card, debit card and bank transfers. All charges are charged from the moment the rental begins. We do not accept cash payments.
Age Requirements
Minimum Age: 23.
For renters age 21 to 22 a U$10 + tax surcharge applies.
Coverages
- CDW $9
- TPL-20 $20
- TPL-0 $15
- RA $5
- ACC $5
- LCDW $18
Collision Damage Waiver-CDW is a mandatory protection. In case of an accident the renter will pay the deductible amount. Renter may decline CDW and use credit card or insurance policy by presenting written proof of coverage stating type of vehicle covered-amount of coverage-valid during dates of rental and leave a 3,000 US deposit. If CDW is declined purchase of TPL-0 is required – Renter is responsible for all damage to rental vehicle-company pays liability. 3rd Party and credit card coverage REIMBURSE you for damages to our vehicle. All damages must be paid by the renter in full prior to leaving Costa Rica. You can file for reimbursement from your provider. Third Party Liability- TPL is required at our company in case of accident with a third party. The renter will be responsible for 20 percent of total damages and the company pays 80 percent. If the renter declines CDW then TPL-0 will be mandatory $15 US Dollars per day. If CDW is accepted the deposit will be $1,800.00USD to cover the excess/renter responsibility per car type as shown below. We offer the following basic CDW and TPL: CDW is $9 USD per day TPL. LDW $18.00 will provide zero deductible protection for the renter. These coverages are subject to rules for reporting and negligent driving as below. In case of negligence any protection will be canceled and renter will be responsible and agrees to pay for all damages to the rental vehicle and third party vehicles properties and persons involved in the accident. Negligence includes but is not limited to driving the vehicle across rivers-driving under the influence of alcohol drugs or any other substance that may affect your ability to drive, drive over the speed limit in Costa Rica (100 kilometers), a driver that is not authorized in the contract, leaving the rental vehicle unattended- falling asleep while driving-ignoring traffic signals or police or fire personnel- vandalism etcetera. In case of accident the renter must present the transit police report and the insurance report for coverage to be valid and effective. Road Assistance is offered for 5.00USD per day and includes key locked in car-jump starts-gas service if run out and crane. If not purchased renter is responsible for any service fees. Accessory protection (ACC)-covers windows windshield tires radio rear view mirrors antenna and side mirrors $5.00 US Dollars per day. For this protection to be valid the renter must call EC RENTA CAR at the time of accident to present the accident report. If not reported or if coverage not purchased the renter will be fully responsible for this damage. In case of accident or breakdown please call us at 2105 0648. After hours for accident or breakdown please call 911, ask for police presence. Then call us at 7004 0088 and we will assist you every step of the way.