Airport Transfer San José Costa Rica: Private Round Trip

Skip the taxi line and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver holding your name.

A private round-trip transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to popular Costa Rica destinations, with a certified driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver meets you at baggage claim with a sign bearing your name, then takes you along the main routes to your hotel or chosen destination. The trip duration varies by location, ranging from around an hour to five hours depending on where you're headed.

The experience

The driver waits for you at the airport or your hotel with your name on a sign, eliminating the hunt for ground transport when you land. An air-conditioned vehicle means you stay cool during the drive, and a certified driver handles the roads while you settle in after your flight. The route follows Costa Rica's main highways, chosen to keep travel time as short as the destination allows.

You can book a round trip (airport to your hotel on arrival, hotel back to the airport on departure), or arrange one leg at a time. The service covers six popular destinations: Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Los Sueños Marriott, Monteverde, San José, and Jacó. Each location sits at a different distance from the airport, so travel time shifts based on which one you choose.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• certified driver.
• pickup at the airport or your hotel.
• driver with your name on a sign at baggage claim.

Options for this experience

6 options

Round trip to San José12:00Private. Duration: 1 hour. The duration is approximate, as we depend on traffic conditions so that the time is met. Vehicle options: van, minivan, or car. Pickup is included.

Jaco Round Trip12:00Private. Duration: 2 hours. The duration is approximate, as we depend on traffic conditions so that the time is met. Vehicle options: van, minivan, or car; the vehicle assigned to this service depends on the number of people. Pickup is included.

Round-trip service to Los Sueños Marriott12:00Private. Duration: 2 hours. The duration is approximate, as we depend on traffic conditions so that the time is met. Vehicle options: car, minivan, or van; the vehicle assigned to this service depends on the number of people. Pickup is included.

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Fortuna Round Trip12:00Private. Duration: 3 hours. The duration is approximate, as we depend on traffic conditions so that the time is met. Vehicle options: minivan, van, or car; the vehicle assigned to this service depends on the number of people. Pickup is included.

Round trip to Manuel Antonio12:00Private. Duration: 4 hours. The duration is approximate, as we depend on traffic conditions so that the time is met. Vehicle options: minivan, van, or car; the vehicle assigned to this service depends on the number of people. Pickup is included.

Monteverde Round Trip12:00Private. Duration: 4 hours. The duration is approximate, as we depend on traffic conditions so that the time is met. Vehicle options: minivan, van, or car; the vehicle assigned to this service depends on the number of people. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Sky Solutions CR

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you want to avoid the taxi queue at the airport and ride in a private vehicle with a driver who knows where you're going. The round-trip option works well if you want to arrange both your arrival and departure in one booking, or you can book each leg separately depending on your plans.

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Top questions

How does the driver find me at the airport?

Your driver waits at the airport with a sign displaying your name, so you simply look for it after you clear baggage claim and customs.

Can I book a transfer to Monteverde from the airport?

Yes, Monteverde is one of the six round-trip destinations available. The drive time depends on traffic and road conditions, but the driver takes the main routes to minimize the journey.

What if my hotel is in San José? Can I book a transfer there?

San José is included as a round-trip option, so you can arrange pickup and drop-off at a San José hotel or any address in the city.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned, so you travel comfortably regardless of Costa Rica's heat and humidity.

What happens if my flight arrives late?

Your driver waits for you at the airport. The service is guaranteed, so delays don't cancel your transfer: the driver stays until you arrive.