Cash when you board, or PayPal in advance (a 13% tax applies to PayPal payments). No deposit required for cash bookings.

What if my flight is delayed?

We track your flight with the number you give us and adjust to your real arrival time. Delays are on us, not you.

Do you have car seats for kids?

Yes, on request at no charge. Costa Rican law doesn't require them for this type of transport, but we're happy to provide one — just mention it when you book.

How far in advance should I book?

Two days ahead is ideal, especially in high season. We take last-minute bookings whenever we have a vehicle available, so it never hurts to ask.

Where do I meet the driver?

Right outside the arrivals exit. Your driver will be holding a sign with your name.

Costa Rica Airport Transfers — LIR and SJO

We run transfers from both of Costa Rica's international airports: Daniel Oduber in Liberia, which serves Guanacaste, and Juan Santamaría in San José. For almost every destination on this site, Liberia is far closer — Papagayo is under an hour from LIR and around five hours from SJO. If you have not booked your flights yet, that difference is worth knowing before you do.

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Coming in for a visit from the US - they were on time (early, actually) and friendly.

David Stewart · Google · 26 Nov 2025

Who this is for

Arrivals at Liberia (LIR) heading anywhere in Guanacaste
Arrivals at San José (SJO) with a Guanacaste booking
Travellers comparing the two airports before booking flights
Departures needing a pickup timed to a morning flight

What it costs

From Liberia Airport, private transfers start at $70. From San José Airport, the routes we publish start at $290 because of the distance. Every destination page shows its own price.

How it works

1
Send your flight number and arrival time
We use it to schedule your pickup around when you actually land.
2
Your driver meets you at arrivals
Outside the arrivals gate, holding a sign with your name. Drivers allow time for immigration, baggage claim and customs.
3
Straight to your destination
Door to door, with stops along the way if you ask for them.

Before you message us

The five things travellers ask before they book.

How do I pay?: Cash when you board, or PayPal in advance (a 13% tax applies to PayPal payments). No deposit required for cash bookings.
What if my flight is delayed?: We track your flight with the number you give us and adjust to your real arrival time. Delays are on us, not you.
Do you have car seats for kids?: Yes, on request at no charge. Costa Rican law doesn't require them for this type of transport, but we're happy to provide one — just mention it when you book.
How far in advance should I book?: Two days ahead is ideal, especially in high season. We take last-minute bookings whenever we have a vehicle available, so it never hurts to ask.
Where do I meet the driver?: Right outside the arrivals exit. Your driver will be holding a sign with your name.

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Tell us the basics and we reply with a fixed price. Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp.

Your name

Phone or WhatsApp (with country code)

Trip

One-wayRound trip

Arrival date

Arrival time (local time, when your flight lands)

Pick-up location

Destination

Passengers

Flight number (optional)

Anything else? (optional)

We reply on WhatsApp or by email. No booking fee, no card details.

What travellers say

5.0 from 22 Google reviews

Read them on Google

Booked a shuttle to the airport the morning of our flight and they took care of us without any issue. Joel was our driver and he was very friendly and drove safe. He was helpful and gave great suggestions, we will definitely use Guana when we come back to visit.
Mike Taylor · 3 Oct 2026
Guana Shuttle Service is easy to book; they are on top of their service with timely confirmations. The driver we had was excellent in both transportations, but also in explaining what we were seeing between the airport and resort. They provide a very safe and comfortable transportation service and I highly recommend it to fellow travelers.
Larry Jones · 28 Jun 2026
I enjoyed a very efficient and friendly transit between the JW Marriott in Guanacaste and the airport in Liberia …. The driver arrived timely and was excellent and very helpful. I felt completely safe and my luggage was treated gently. I definitely plan on using the Guana Shuttle Service again the next time I visit! Highest Recommendation!!
Phred Ziphell · 21 Feb 2026

Questions about airport transfers

Which airport should I fly into for Guanacaste?

Liberia (LIR) is much closer for every destination on this site. Papagayo is under an hour from Liberia and 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours from San José.

Where exactly does the driver meet me?

Outside the arrivals gate, holding a sign with your name. Drivers allow time for you to clear immigration, baggage claim and customs.

Do you cover departures as well as arrivals?

Yes. Send us your departure flight time and we schedule the pickup around it.