Liberia Airport to Riu Guanacaste: Private Transfer

Your driver meets you at the airport exit with your name on a sign

A private round-trip transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Riu Guanacaste Hotel with a bilingual, uniformed driver who monitors your flight and handles luggage. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes each way. Your driver confirms your hotel reservation before arrival and can stop en route if you need the supermarket or want to photograph the landscape.

The experience

The driver waits at the airport exit holding a sign with your name, so you spot them immediately after clearing customs. They wear a uniform for easy identification and take your luggage while you walk to the air-conditioned van. Inside, you'll find reclining seats, WiFi, and bottled water. The van is brand new and equipped for comfort on the 45-minute drive to the hotel.

The company monitors your flight from departure, so if your plane lands early or runs late, they adjust the pickup time accordingly. You don't have to guess whether your driver will be there. They're tracking your arrival. Before you reach the hotel, the driver confirms your reservation details with you, making sure everything is in order. When you pull up to Riu Guanacaste, they walk you to the hotel personnel and hand off your luggage, so you arrive without the logistics of finding the front desk or managing bags.

For the return trip, your driver meets you in the hotel lobby at a time scheduled three hours before your flight departure. This window gives you enough time to clear the airport and board without rushing. The driver drops you at the airport entrance, and you head to check-in with the same ease you arrived.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a brand-new, air-conditioned van.
• bilingual driver in English and Spanish.
• flight monitoring and on-time pickup.
• hotel reservation confirmation.
• bottled water on board.
• WiFi access.
• luggage handling.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

1 to 5 passengersUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timePrivate transport, 40-minute duration, with water bottles. Mercedes Benz minivan. Includes pickup.

6 to 9 passengersUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timePrivate transport, 40-minute duration, with water bottles. Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, a larger vehicle suited to groups of six to nine passengers. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Green Country Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Book the 1–5 passenger option if you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a small family. Choose 6–9 passengers if your group is larger and you want to share one vehicle and one fare instead of booking multiple transfers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can the driver stop on the way to the hotel?

Yes. The route takes approximately 45 minutes, and the driver can stop at a supermarket, a fruit stand, or a scenic spot if you want to take pictures or pick up supplies.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

The driver monitors your flight from the time it departs, so they know about delays or early arrivals and adjust the pickup time to match your actual landing time.

Do I need to arrange the return transfer separately?

No. The round-trip transfer includes both directions. For the return, your driver waits in the hotel lobby at the agreed pickup time, scheduled three hours before your flight departure.

What's included in the van?

The vehicle has reclining seats, air conditioning, WiFi, and complimentary bottled water. All fees and taxes are included in the price.