Car Rental
Many major car rental companies have offices in the San Jose and Liberia airports. Villas Caribe concierge department will provide you with directions to your villa, and some suppliers will provide an escort.  The villas located on the Costa Rican Gold Coast can be up to a 4hr drive.  Renting a car to tour Costa Rica is a great option, as it is gives you a flexible time schedule for traveling, plus one does not have to worry about things like pick pocketing or luggage theft.  One distinct advantage of using a rental car is that you can visit many of the secluded beaches along the coast. Touring these beaches are great, as they offer you a more tranquil and secluded environment to relax or surf in. This way you can avoid the crowds, and spend more quality time taking in the beautiful surrounding environs.  

A slightly more expensive travel option, renting a car in Costa Rica means a hassle free vacation. This is because you do not have to bother about finding the next bus stop or when the next bus will leave the station. However, do keep in mind that most car rental companies in Costa Rica require that you keep a minimum $1000 deposit before you can rent a car.

Public Bus
Traveling by bus is one of the best ways to get around Costa Rica as the transport network here is quite strong. Both cheap and extremely comprehensive, you can get to almost anywhere by bus.  Downtown San Jose is the transportation hub of the country, with buses leaving from here on a regularly scheduled basis to almost anywhere in Costa Rica.

Today there are dozens of public bus companies that offer both fast (directo) and slower (normal) bus services. Most of the trips cost less than $10 and offer a comfortable ride. Though the standard of buses varies from company to company, most of the buses on major routes are modern and roomy.

If you like, you can also use tourist buses specifically meant for tourists. Mini-buses that strap your luggage to the top, these buses are more expensive than regular public transport ranging from $15 to $25 each way per person. The cost of your trip can vary with different tour companies as well as on the length of your trip. Since most of the people on board these buses are tourists, one really good advantage of using them is that you don’t need to worry about looking after your stuff. Perfect for the non-adventurous traveler, these buses are more comfortable and safe.

Driving
Driving is on the right side in Costa Rica.