If your trip to Arenal is all organized but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.If you’re looking for a good reason to see what lies beyond the city center, Lake Arenal is it. Like another one? FlyZone Wakeboard School is also worth the short journey out.

With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Monteverde, 17 miles away, has to offer. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Selvatura Adventure Park and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of La Fortuna, 18 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Tabacon Hot Springs. (But we’re also huge fans of Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.)

Sure, you can get out and explore Arenal without wheels. But with so much to see, having one will definitely make your trip much easier. If you’re eager to venture out into the great outdoors, consider a vehicle with a bit of extra power. A full-size car or an SUV will do the job in style. A smaller car, like a mini or a compact, is a great choice for those embarking on shorter trips.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Arenal. From sporty models with all the mod cons to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on your budget and what activities you plan on doing. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than enough space for your luggage and buddies. Which will it be this time?

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Otherwise, it may supply your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is sent directly to you.