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Private Shuttle to Monteverde
Door-to-door private shuttles to Monteverde and Santa Elena from SJO and Liberia airports and from 42 other towns and beaches. One flat price for the whole vehicle, from $215, taxes and tolls included, with a driver who knows the mountain road.
- From Liberia $230
- From SJO $220
- Per vehicle, not per person
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
Prices
Prices to Monteverde from every starting point
44 starting points, one flat price per vehicle in US dollars, taxes and tolls included. Tap a route for the full details, or tap Book to open it in our booking form.
Airports
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia Airport (LIR) | $230 | $285 | $370 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| SJO Airport (San José) | $220 | $275 | $360 | 3 h 15 min | Book |
Arenal and La Fortuna
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna | $255 | $300 | $385 | 3 h 15 min | Book |
| Arenal Observatory Lodge | $275 | $320 | $405 | 3 h | Book |
| Chateau Arenal | $275 | $320 | $405 | 3 h 15 min | Book |
| Linda Vista · El Castillo | $275 | $320 | $405 | 3 h | Book |
Central Valley and the mountains
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | $235 | $290 | $375 | 3 h | Book |
| San José centro | $240 | $295 | $380 | 3 h 30 min | Book |
Northern lowlands
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Celeste | $235 | $290 | $375 | 3 h | Book |
Caribbean
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahuita | $480 | $525 | $610 | 7 h | Book |
| Puerto Viejo | $480 | $525 | $610 | 7 h 30 min | Book |
Guanacaste: Gulf of Papagayo and the north
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Perdido | $230 | $285 | $370 | 2 h 30 min | Book |
| Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste) | $270 | $315 | $400 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| Playa Ocotal | $270 | $315 | $400 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| Playas del Coco | $270 | $315 | $400 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| RIU Guanacaste | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Rincón de la Vieja | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Papagayo | $275 | $320 | $405 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| La Cruz · Costa Elena | $290 | $335 | $420 | 3 h 30 min | Book |
Guanacaste: from Las Catalinas to Avellanas
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Pinilla | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| JW Marriott Guanacaste | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Las Catalinas | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Playa Avellanas | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Playa Brasilito | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Playa Conchal | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Playa Flamingo | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Playa Grande | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Playa Potrero | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
| Tamarindo | $270 | $315 | $400 | 3 h | Book |
Nicoya Peninsula
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sámara | $280 | $325 | $410 | 3 h 30 min | Book |
| Nosara | $305 | $350 | $435 | 4 h | Book |
| Punta Islita | $305 | $350 | $435 | 4 h | Book |
| Malpaís | $400 | $445 | $530 | 5 h | Book |
| Montezuma | $400 | $445 | $530 | 5 h 15 min | Book |
| Santa Teresa | $400 | $445 | $530 | 5 h | Book |
Central Pacific
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Leona | $215 | $270 | $355 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| Esterillos | $235 | $290 | $375 | 3 h | Book |
| Herradura · Los Sueños | $235 | $290 | $375 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| Jacó | $240 | $295 | $380 | 2 h 45 min | Book |
| Manuel Antonio | $310 | $355 | $440 | 3 h 45 min | Book |
South Pacific and Osa
| From | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominical | $340 | $385 | $470 | 4 h 30 min | Book |
| Uvita | $355 | $400 | $485 | 4 h 45 min | Book |
| Ojochal | $370 | $415 | $500 | 5 h | Book |
| Puerto Jiménez | $520 | $565 | $650 | 7 h 15 min | Book |
- Staria: up to 5 passengers and 5 large bags; Hiace: 6–9 and 9 bags; Maxus: 10–12 and 12 bags.
- Same price in both directions. VIP with sightseeing stops: +$80 per vehicle.
Reviews
What travelers say
Rated 5.0 on Google (111 reviews) and 5.0 on Tripadvisor (36 reviews).
“The van was on time, assisted us with our luggage… His English is extremely good… you will be taken care of to the highest regard.”
Getting there
SJO or Liberia: which airport for Monteverde?
From Liberia (LIR, Guanacaste): about 2 h 45 min and $230 per vehicle. The route runs south on Route 1 across the Guanacaste plains and then climbs the mountain road to Santa Elena.
From SJO (Juan Santamaría, San José): about 3 h 15 min and $220 per vehicle. The route follows Route 1 west and then climbs the mountain road to Santa Elena.
The difference on the road is 30 min and $10. Many travelers land at one airport and fly home from the other; we cover both legs.
The destination
About Monteverde
Monteverde sits high in the Cordillera de Tilarán, and most visitors stay in or around the village of Santa Elena. The cloud forest here is protected by several reserves, including the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and the Santa Elena reserve, where mist, mosses and orchids cover the trees and the resplendent quetzal is the bird everyone hopes to see.
Days fill up quickly with hanging bridges, zip lines, night walks and coffee or chocolate tours. The area was settled in the early 1950s by a group of American Quakers who started dairy farms, and it still feels like farm country. Many hotels are on side roads outside the village, so tell us the exact name when you book.
Things to do
What to do in Monteverde
Cloud-forest reserves
Guided walks in the Monteverde and Santa Elena reserves, where mosses, orchids and quetzals live in the mist.
Hanging bridges and canopy
Bridges and zip lines above the forest canopy, run by several operators around Santa Elena.
Night walks and coffee tours
Night tours to see frogs, sloths and tarantulas, and farm tours of coffee and chocolate.
Hotels
Hotels we drive to in Monteverde
We drive to every hotel, lodge and private rental in and around Monteverde. Send us the exact name or a location pin when you book and the driver takes you to the door.
Your next stop
Private shuttles from Monteverde
FAQ
Private shuttle to Monteverde: frequent questions
How much is a private shuttle to Monteverde?
From Liberia airport it is $230 for up to 5 passengers, $285 for 6 to 9 and $370 for 10 to 12. From SJO airport it is $220 for up to 5 passengers, $275 for 6 to 9 and $360 for 10 to 12. The price is for the whole vehicle, not per person, and includes taxes and tolls. From other towns, see the table above.
How long is the drive from Liberia airport to Monteverde?
About 2 h 45 min without stops. The route runs south on Route 1 across the Guanacaste plains and then climbs the mountain road to Santa Elena. Rain, traffic and stops add time.
Is the road up to Monteverde difficult?
The last part is a winding mountain road, so it is slower than the highway, but our drivers take it regularly. If anyone in your group gets carsick, tell us and the driver will take it gently and stop if needed.
Which hotels in Monteverde do you go to?
All of them, including Hotel Belmar, Monteverde Lodge & Gardens, Fonda Vela, Senda, El Establo, Trapp Family Lodge, Koora and Poco a Poco. Give us the name when you book.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. Two or five passengers pay the same in the Hyundai Staria, so the more of you travel, the less each person pays.
Book your private shuttle to Monteverde
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