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cpcd Oct 18th, 2013 04:37 PM

4x4 for six people
 
Has anyone rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle that sleeps six? If so with who?

Has anyone rented from Orbitcostarica.com? They were quick with a quote, but I'm not sure about their reliability.

We will be driving from SJO to Dominical. If anyone has done that trip I would be interested in knowing if it way easy, good roads, etc. I do expect it will take about 3-31/2 hours.

tully Oct 19th, 2013 03:33 AM

Sitting or sleeping? Not sure I would rec any cars for sleeping :) If you take the new 27 to the Costanera Sur, 3.5 hours sounds about right. Great road. I would look into Solid Rental cars, they have an office near the airport plus one in Dominical. Have used them twice and very satisfied.

Cris004 Oct 19th, 2013 09:50 AM

Also, you can have a look with Anywhere Costa Rica. I had a good experience with them.

volcanogirl Oct 19th, 2013 11:19 AM

We had a good experience with Alamo. If you need to fit six people and luggage, I'd take a look at getting a van.

cpcd Oct 19th, 2013 03:13 PM

Are vans available in 4 wheel drive?

janenicole Oct 20th, 2013 11:46 AM

We looked into a 4x4 van, and didn't find anything. You will want a 4x4 for the Dominical area. We rented a Mitsubishi Montero for our group of 7 from Solid. Everyone packed lightly and we brought some straps to tie a couple of the suitcases to the roof. Solid Car Rental was great.

cpcd Oct 20th, 2013 04:04 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll look into Solid and Anywhere Costa Rica. I'll ask again ...has anyone rented from Orbitcostarica??

Katzgar Oct 21st, 2013 04:56 AM

what 4X4 would sleep people?

volcanogirl Oct 21st, 2013 09:09 AM

c, I read your post saying that you were going to sleep in your car, so that's why I suggested getting a van, but now I'm thinking that was just a typo on your part. I don't believe van's come in 4X4. Are you really sleeping in your car?

volcanogirl Oct 21st, 2013 03:13 PM

Have not heard of Orbitcostarica at all. Tri-color is another one that's popular.

cpcd Oct 21st, 2013 05:03 PM

OMG! I didn't catch that even when the first person made a joke. I meant to write SEATS six!!!
Don't feel too bad for us, we rented a beautiful house.

volcanogirl Oct 21st, 2013 05:45 PM

LOL - I was wondering how you were going to get all your luggage in there and sleep in there too. :)


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