Merci.
Costa Rica en 4x4 de location
by Comprateur
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Presque tout est dans le titre.
Quelqu'un a des infos sur la possibilites, le prix, l'itineraires.etc...
Precision je suis pas un tout terraintistes je sais conduire une voiture c'est tout mais je pense que ca permet de voir plus de choses.
Merci.
Merci.
Etre wushin et tout est a voir!!!
bonjour!
Je rentre du Costa Rica et c'était super chouette. J'ai beaucoup voyagé par le biais des transports en commun, si peu chers, quasiment 3 dollars pour traverser une grande partie du pays. C'est vrai que c'est très long, mais cela te permet de découvrir le pays et d'être avec les locaux. En revanche, il faut faire attention à tes bagages, il y a énormément de vols, même le chauffeur de bus nous l'a dit. Mais nous n'avons sur 18 jours eu aucun souci. Le bus s'arrête tout le temps, est souvent bondé et pas climatisé, mais c'est un super moyen de découvrir le pays et sa population. Attention, les horaires changent tout le temps. Nous avons loué une voiture, le 4X4 est presque de rigueur mais j'ai vu des locaux avec des voitures non 4X4. Vu l'état des routes il vaut mieux un 4X4. Il faut compter 45 euros la journée pour une voiture de base avec assurance de base. Je n'ai pas pris l'assurance qui couvre tous les dégâts mais si tu voyages beaucoup et longtemps, il vaut mieux. J'ai vu beaucoup d'accidents. Attention, les loueurs vont tenter de te faire payer l'essence, vont essayer de grapiller sur tout. Mais cela dépend vraiment de la localité où tu loues la voiture. Mapache sont des voleurs dans la ville de Tamarindo, et Europcar très correct, mais Europcar à l'aéroport a tenté de nous faire payer plus cher que ce qui avait été convenu à Tamarindo...Méfiance, ils aiment beaucoup l'argent là-bas. Tout vérifier avant. Mais c'est une destination formidable et hormis les endroits très touristiques, les Costa Ricains sont très très sympas. Je doute qu'en France nous soyons aussi sympas avec eux.... Si tu a d'autres questions, n'hésite pas. Le guide Lonely Planet est très complet et très riche en info.
Je rentre du Costa Rica et c'était super chouette. J'ai beaucoup voyagé par le biais des transports en commun, si peu chers, quasiment 3 dollars pour traverser une grande partie du pays. C'est vrai que c'est très long, mais cela te permet de découvrir le pays et d'être avec les locaux. En revanche, il faut faire attention à tes bagages, il y a énormément de vols, même le chauffeur de bus nous l'a dit. Mais nous n'avons sur 18 jours eu aucun souci. Le bus s'arrête tout le temps, est souvent bondé et pas climatisé, mais c'est un super moyen de découvrir le pays et sa population. Attention, les horaires changent tout le temps. Nous avons loué une voiture, le 4X4 est presque de rigueur mais j'ai vu des locaux avec des voitures non 4X4. Vu l'état des routes il vaut mieux un 4X4. Il faut compter 45 euros la journée pour une voiture de base avec assurance de base. Je n'ai pas pris l'assurance qui couvre tous les dégâts mais si tu voyages beaucoup et longtemps, il vaut mieux. J'ai vu beaucoup d'accidents. Attention, les loueurs vont tenter de te faire payer l'essence, vont essayer de grapiller sur tout. Mais cela dépend vraiment de la localité où tu loues la voiture. Mapache sont des voleurs dans la ville de Tamarindo, et Europcar très correct, mais Europcar à l'aéroport a tenté de nous faire payer plus cher que ce qui avait été convenu à Tamarindo...Méfiance, ils aiment beaucoup l'argent là-bas. Tout vérifier avant. Mais c'est une destination formidable et hormis les endroits très touristiques, les Costa Ricains sont très très sympas. Je doute qu'en France nous soyons aussi sympas avec eux.... Si tu a d'autres questions, n'hésite pas. Le guide Lonely Planet est très complet et très riche en info.
Salut!
Je ne vais pas te faire le trajet de tes vacances!!! Cela dépend de ce que tu aimes. L'avantage au Costa Rica est que tu as la mer, la forêt et les volcans. Nous sommes allés surfé à Tamarindo. Vu que nous sommes débutants c'était top, mais c'est assez touristique et c'est un des endroits les plus cher du Costa Rica. Il y a des vols sur la plage, il faut faire attention mais c'est comme chez nous en été sur la côte d'Azur. Nous sommes allés nous baigner dans les sources chaudes de Tabaccon, je te le conseille (55 dol la journée et 35 à Partir de 19h jusqu'à 23h). Nous sommes allés en bus jusqu'à la frontière au nord, à Fortuna, ville très sympa, il y a des cascades et une ambiance très chouette cela reste une ville de locaux. Nous avons visité un parc (Rincon de la Veja) super beau avec fumerolles et singes, et coati. Mais j'ai vu des photos publiées par un forumeur qui intervient sur ce site, (c'est une famille qui est allée au Costa Rica notamment et qui publie des photos que tu devrais consulter d'ailleurs pour te faire un trajet) qui montrent que dans certains parcs les singes sont moins farouches (nous avons marcher à un bon rythme pendant 5 heures). Nous sommes restés côté Pacifique, il paraît que côté caraïbes c'est un peu cadre et moins sympa. Donc, pour résumé : nous sommes partis de San José direction le nord à La Fortuna pour le volcan Arenal et les sources chaudes de Tabaccon, puis vers le nord ouest à Baya Salinas (hôtel à La Cruz, petite ville très agréable, mais sans grand intérêt si ce n'est le point de vue exceptionnel sur le littoral) pour redescendre en bus par la côte jusqu'à la péninsule de Nicoya. Et c'était super. Il pleuvait beaucoup et nous n'avons pas pu faire Monteverde et n'avons pu voir le haut de l'Arenal. Un détail, pour retourner à l'aéroport nous avons mis plus de 6 h par la route principale. Elle est très encombrée, elle grimpe et tu te retrouves à 30km/h derrière une file de 50 voitures sans pouvoir doubler. Voilà, j'espère t'avoir été d'une quelconque utilité.
Je ne vais pas te faire le trajet de tes vacances!!! Cela dépend de ce que tu aimes. L'avantage au Costa Rica est que tu as la mer, la forêt et les volcans. Nous sommes allés surfé à Tamarindo. Vu que nous sommes débutants c'était top, mais c'est assez touristique et c'est un des endroits les plus cher du Costa Rica. Il y a des vols sur la plage, il faut faire attention mais c'est comme chez nous en été sur la côte d'Azur. Nous sommes allés nous baigner dans les sources chaudes de Tabaccon, je te le conseille (55 dol la journée et 35 à Partir de 19h jusqu'à 23h). Nous sommes allés en bus jusqu'à la frontière au nord, à Fortuna, ville très sympa, il y a des cascades et une ambiance très chouette cela reste une ville de locaux. Nous avons visité un parc (Rincon de la Veja) super beau avec fumerolles et singes, et coati. Mais j'ai vu des photos publiées par un forumeur qui intervient sur ce site, (c'est une famille qui est allée au Costa Rica notamment et qui publie des photos que tu devrais consulter d'ailleurs pour te faire un trajet) qui montrent que dans certains parcs les singes sont moins farouches (nous avons marcher à un bon rythme pendant 5 heures). Nous sommes restés côté Pacifique, il paraît que côté caraïbes c'est un peu cadre et moins sympa. Donc, pour résumé : nous sommes partis de San José direction le nord à La Fortuna pour le volcan Arenal et les sources chaudes de Tabaccon, puis vers le nord ouest à Baya Salinas (hôtel à La Cruz, petite ville très agréable, mais sans grand intérêt si ce n'est le point de vue exceptionnel sur le littoral) pour redescendre en bus par la côte jusqu'à la péninsule de Nicoya. Et c'était super. Il pleuvait beaucoup et nous n'avons pas pu faire Monteverde et n'avons pu voir le haut de l'Arenal. Un détail, pour retourner à l'aéroport nous avons mis plus de 6 h par la route principale. Elle est très encombrée, elle grimpe et tu te retrouves à 30km/h derrière une file de 50 voitures sans pouvoir doubler. Voilà, j'espère t'avoir été d'une quelconque utilité.
Merci, ca me donne une idee sur le pays et les choses a voir.
Etre wushin et tout est a voir!!!
bonjour !
pour ma part, nous sommes allés au costa rica en 2003 et nous avions loué un 4x4. Je te conseillerai de la réserver plutôt de la france, comme nous, cela éviterait les mauvaises surprises.Par contre, je pense que le 4x4 n'est pas un luxe, par exemple, pour atteindre l'hacienda de Guachapelin, dans le parc de guanacaste, nous avions parcouru une piste de 17 km....Pour trouver un super endroit ( le parc, à faire absolument ).L'hacienda était, elle, un peu touristique mais c'était une bonne base de départ.
Sinon je conseillerai de faire Manzanillo, avec des ballades avec guides locaux dans la jungle super sympa ( nous avions eu une grande discussion avec notre guide Omar, qui nous raconta que les guides locaux ne pouvaient faire que des ballades d'une journée dans la jungle avec des touristes et que des guides étrangers ( européens ou américain ) pouvaient faire des randos de plusieurs jours! Aberrant...
Le soir, super bamboula au seul petit resto du coin avec force rhums et langoustes où nous avions retrouvé Omar et d'autres ....
Un autre endroit à faire est le volcan Turrialba. Nous avons dormi dans le seul lodge de la région ( turrialba lodge ).C'est un endroit dépaysant ( nous étions à 2800 m) et surtout, pour l'atteindre, il fallait aussi utiliser une piste qui ne pouvait se faire qu'en 4x4. Le lendemain, nous sommes montés en haut du volcan à cheval ( de petits chevaux très dociles).J'ai beaucoup aimé cet endroit.
sino, le mont Arenal est à voir aussi avec ses projections des pierres incandescentes la nuit mais la région est un peu touristique quand même...
A voir aussi dans la région, la cascade de fortuna...
Puis nous étions allés sur la côte pacifique, à Tamarindo, qui est trop touristique pour moi.Mais c'est de là que nous étions allésdans le parc " bosque national diria" où là aussi le 4x4 est INDISPENSABLE. Dans ce Bosque ( qui monte haut en peu de temps), nous avons rencontré des gens plus vrais que quelques km plus bas.Les cartes pour le traverser ne sont pas précises ( c'est un euphémisme) mais le " bosque" n'étant pas très grand nous avions pu nous perdre sans conséquense fâcheuse.
voici ainsi notre petit périple de 15 jours alors qu'il nous aurait fallu 2 mois pour mieux découvrir ce pays si beau.
Pour ma part, nous n'avons eu aucun problème de délinquance que ce soit ( je me suis même fait la remarque 2 fois que j'étais trop parano durant ce périple alors que les gens étaient d'une extrème gentillesse; honte à moi).Si vbous aimez la nature, vous allez être servi!!!!
Mais, pour moi, le 4x4 est quasi obligatoire. Voilà ! salut !
ps: juste pour dire que je n'étais qu'un petit conducteur de voitures de tourisme avavnt de partir là-bas.
ps2 : j'ai vu que vous étiez allé en croatie; c'est ma prochaine destination, alors si vous avez quelques infos, ce serait top!
Dieu est la seule chose que je ne puisse pardonner à l'homme...
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Hi there,
We’re spending 18 days in New Zealand from 05/04 to 05/21, arriving in QUEENSTOWN and leaving from AUCKLAND. Any ideas for a road trip that covers the highlights of both islands but only changes hotels every 3–4 nights? Thanks.
We’re spending 18 days in New Zealand from 05/04 to 05/21, arriving in QUEENSTOWN and leaving from AUCKLAND. Any ideas for a road trip that covers the highlights of both islands but only changes hotels every 3–4 nights? Thanks.
Hi,
For our trip to Georgia in July, I’d like to rent a 4x4 starting from Tbilisi. Do you have any rental companies to recommend? The traditional rentals like Hertz, Avis, etc. seem way overpriced compared to local companies—what do you think? Are they properly insured?
Has anyone here tried Geo Rent Car, Auto 4 Rental, or Sur Price?
Also, I’m looking for info on the condition of the Ushguli–Lentekhi track—is it passable?
Thanks for your tips! Penlan
For our trip to Georgia in July, I’d like to rent a 4x4 starting from Tbilisi. Do you have any rental companies to recommend? The traditional rentals like Hertz, Avis, etc. seem way overpriced compared to local companies—what do you think? Are they properly insured?
Has anyone here tried Geo Rent Car, Auto 4 Rental, or Sur Price?
Also, I’m looking for info on the condition of the Ushguli–Lentekhi track—is it passable?
Thanks for your tips! Penlan
Hi everyone,
A well-prepped 4x4, a travel plan across Africa in stages since I’ve got kids to see regularly and work to earn a living.
I’m leaving in November for about a month with the goal of reaching Senegal via Mauritania. I’d love to share this trip with someone who wants to discover Mauritania and a bit of Senegal... and also experience life on board a 4x4 in the desert or bush, sometimes sleeping in the vehicle or in hostels/small hotels for comfort. I want to share this rediscovery because two’s better than one!
Just traveling, exploring, and living! !
Hi there,
I’m planning to explore Argentine and Chilean Patagonia for a month in December 2019.
I’m looking for a rental company (or several) that offers single-cab 4x4 pick-ups with a fitted camper cell for two people. I’m specifically after a vehicle with an indoor shower for extra comfort ;) So, no vans—at least not from the rental companies I’ve seen so far.
While browsing the forum, I came across the Chilean rental company Holiday Rent. But do you have any recommendations for Argentine rentals? Because, if I can’t return the vehicle in the same city as pickup, I’d prefer—and it’d likely be cheaper—to at least return it in the same country.
I’m planning to explore Argentine and Chilean Patagonia for a month in December 2019.
I’m looking for a rental company (or several) that offers single-cab 4x4 pick-ups with a fitted camper cell for two people. I’m specifically after a vehicle with an indoor shower for extra comfort ;) So, no vans—at least not from the rental companies I’ve seen so far.
While browsing the forum, I came across the Chilean rental company Holiday Rent. But do you have any recommendations for Argentine rentals? Because, if I can’t return the vehicle in the same city as pickup, I’d prefer—and it’d likely be cheaper—to at least return it in the same country.
Hello,
I’m traveling through Argentina and Chile (as well as Paraguay and Uruguay) with a 2019 Toyota Hilux Euro 6. Could anyone tell me if the local diesel is suitable for its engine, or if I need to take any special precautions (like adding an additive, for example) for these countries? I’d also like to know if driving at high altitudes is possible, and up to what elevation—or if I should worry about the vehicle going into limp mode? If that happens, what should I do?
Thanks in advance
I’m traveling through Argentina and Chile (as well as Paraguay and Uruguay) with a 2019 Toyota Hilux Euro 6. Could anyone tell me if the local diesel is suitable for its engine, or if I need to take any special precautions (like adding an additive, for example) for these countries? I’d also like to know if driving at high altitudes is possible, and up to what elevation—or if I should worry about the vehicle going into limp mode? If that happens, what should I do?
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
Can you tell me if the road between Zagora and M'Gouna is easy or difficult for a 4x4? How much time and how many kilometers should I plan for? I’m traveling in May.
Thanks!
Hi there,
My trip to South Africa is starting to take shape.
However, I'm struggling to figure out the route through Kruger Park. I can't seem to find the information I need about getting around.
Coming from the south, I plan to arrive on Day 1 in the early afternoon at Malelane or Crocodile Bridge.
Do some shopping in Malelane (or Crocodile Bridge main area) and stay overnight outside the park.
Leave on Day 2 at 5 AM for the park. Explore the southern part of the park.
Stay overnight around Skukuza or Lower Sabie. (We don’t want to stay in one of the park’s big camps. We’re looking for a lodge around 200 €.
Head out on Day 3 for a self-drive safari, maybe as far as Orpen.
We’d like to stay in a private reserve on nights 4 and 5.
We’re not sure which one or how to get into a private reserve. Do we need to exit Kruger Park?
On Day 5, we’d like to leave to visit Blyde Canyon (on Day 6).
Could you help us with these different locations?
Thanks
Could you help us with these different locations?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m planning to leave Morocco for the summer but want to leave my 4x4 there to avoid exceeding the famous 6-month limit. I’d like to park it in one of the two Spanish enclaves (Ceuta or Melilla). Does anyone know of people or companies that handle long-term parking (preferably secure) in either place? Once the car is parked, what’s the best way to get back to France using public transport? Is the nearest airport Tanger from Ceuta?... How do I get there easily, etc. etc.
Thanks in advance! Dominique
I’m planning to leave Morocco for the summer but want to leave my 4x4 there to avoid exceeding the famous 6-month limit. I’d like to park it in one of the two Spanish enclaves (Ceuta or Melilla). Does anyone know of people or companies that handle long-term parking (preferably secure) in either place? Once the car is parked, what’s the best way to get back to France using public transport? Is the nearest airport Tanger from Ceuta?... How do I get there easily, etc. etc.
Thanks in advance! Dominique
hello! I’d like to go to Kazakhstan and rent a fitted 4x4 locally so I can drive off-road trails and sleep inside the vehicle... could anyone share some local rental company addresses, please? Thanks! !




