Airports in Costa Rica

Liberia International Airport

7.5 miles (12km) west of Liberia

Liberia International Airport (LIR)

Location

7.5 miles (12km) west of Liberia

Getting to the city

Busses to Nicoya and Liberia centre will pass approximately every half hour, and airport shuttles are available to a number of destinations and resorts in Guanacaste.

Time

Local time is GMT -6.

Facilities

The terminal contains a restaurant, duty-free shop, and currency exchange.

Parking

There is short-term parking available at the airport.


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San Jose Airport

The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from San Jose city centre.

San Jose Airport (SJO)

Location

The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from San Jose city centre.

Getting to the city

Buses depart frequently from the airport to San Jose. If travelling to the airport, passengers should make sure to tell the driver to stop at the airport bus stop. Buses are also available to Alajuela and Heredia; taxis and rental cars are available at the airport.

Time

GMT -6

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz/Firefly, Economy/Advantage, Alamo/National/Enterprise, Budget/Apex and Dollar. The car rental offices are located inside the airport's main terminal, past the customs area.

Airport Taxis

Taxis Unidos is the airport's official taxi company. The taxis are orange and provide 24-hour transportation to and from the airport. A taxi customer service office is located in the International Departures area, next to the car rental area.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shopping (including duty-free shops), restaurants, bars, a cafe, VIP lounges, currency exchange, a bank, ATMs, porters and baggage wrapping.

Parking

The airport has a parking garage with capacity for 400 vehicles. The garage has two levels, both offering access to the main terminal. Parking is calculated in US dollars, and costs $2.48 per hour, $35 per day and $200 per week.

www.sjoairport.com