Private Transfer SJO Airport to Quepos & Manuel Antonio

Skip the taxi line and ride straight to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned van

A private door-to-door transfer from SJO Airport to Quepos or Manuel Antonio takes roughly three hours and includes a professional, English-speaking driver, bottled water, and an optional courtesy stop at Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge when conditions permit. The company monitors your flight and coordinates pickup details by WhatsApp, phone, or email before you land. Drop-off goes directly to your confirmed hotel, vacation rental, or private residence within the service area. Locations requiring 4x4 access are not included.

The experience

Book by providing your flight details and accommodation address, and you'll receive confirmation with your driver's name and pickup instructions before arrival. The company, a family-owned Costa Rican operation, stays in close contact throughout. They track your flight information and coordinate with your driver to time the pickup for when you clear immigration, baggage claim, and customs. Your driver meets you outside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, or at your hotel lobby if you're staying near the airport.

Travel happens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle stocked with complimentary bottled water. Your driver handles luggage and takes you directly to your destination in Quepos or Manuel Antonio, covering roughly three hours depending on traffic and road conditions. When daylight, weather, and traffic cooperate, the driver may offer a brief complimentary stop at Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge along the route. It's optional and adds no extra charge, but it depends on the time of day and conditions on the road.

Drop-off reaches your confirmed hotel, vacation rental, Airbnb, private residence, or Marina Pez Vela location within the service zone. Standard passenger vans can access most places. Roads requiring 4x4 vehicles or off-road capability fall outside the service area. Booster seats are available at no extra cost when requested at booking. Specialized infant seats can be arranged as well.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• complimentary bottled water.
• professional driver with English-speaking support available by WhatsApp, phone, and email.
• airport pickup coordination based on your flight details.
• direct drop-off at your confirmed accommodation.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 131 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 21:00

Option 217 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by TicoWay

Is this one for you?Choose the daytime transfer if you want the optional Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge stop to be possible. The nighttime option gets you to your hotel after dark, when the bridge stop cannot happen. Both routes take roughly three hours, so the choice depends on when you land and whether you'd like the chance to see crocodiles along the way.

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Top questions

How does the driver know when I land at SJO Airport?

The company monitors the flight information you provide at booking and coordinates with your driver to time the pickup for when you finish immigration, baggage claim, and customs. Your driver will be waiting outside the terminal with a sign displaying your name.

What happens if my flight is delayed or arrives very early?

The operator tracks your flight details and stays in close coordination with you and your driver. Contact them by WhatsApp, phone, or email if your arrival time changes significantly, and they'll adjust the pickup accordingly.

Can we stop at Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge on the way?

Yes, the driver may offer a complimentary brief stop at Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge when daylight, traffic, weather, and road conditions allow. It's optional and adds no extra fee, but it depends on the time of day and conditions on the route.

Does the transfer go to Manuel Antonio or Quepos, or both?

You choose your final destination at booking: either Quepos or Manuel Antonio. The driver takes you directly to your confirmed hotel, vacation rental, or private residence in whichever town you select.

What if my accommodation is in a remote area or requires a 4x4 vehicle to reach?

Drop-off locations must be accessible by a standard passenger van. Properties requiring 4x4 vehicles, off-road access, or roads not safely passable by a standard passenger vehicle are not included in the service area.

Can I request a booster seat or infant seat for a child?

Booster seats are available at no additional cost when you request them at the time of booking. Specialized infant seats can also be arranged. Last-minute requests are subject to availability and may incur an extra fee.