How to Visit Arenal Without Renting a Car
You can plan an Arenal trip without a rental car by arranging each ride around your lodging and activities. Decide how you’ll get to La Fortuna, check what each tour includes, and plan your return from places outside town before you leave your hotel.
Plan three parts of the trip
- Arrival. Share your airport, flight number, date and exact hotel or villa pin. If you’re landing at SJO, use our La Fortuna arrival guide for help confirming the drop-off.
- Activities. Ask which tours include pickup and whether your lodging is in their pickup area. For an independent park visit, give your driver the exact attraction and entrance. Arenal Volcano National Park and nearby private attractions can use different gates. Official Arenal Volcano National Park information.
- Return. Agree on the meeting place and pickup time, particularly if you are ending the day outside town. Tell your driver if the next stop is a different hotel.
A simple day could pair a morning park visit with a later hot springs reservation. Confirm both locations, how much time your group wants at each stop and who is providing the ride between them. If you’d like a quote for several stops, contact Ozzy for a quote with the full itinerary.