Tamarindo travel guide
Tamarindo Tourism | Tamarindo Guide
You're Going to Love Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a must-see destination in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tamarindo has to offer.
When to visit Tamarindo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tamarindo in March, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is September, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 14.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tamarindo, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Tamarindo
Plane
When flying to Tamarindo, you’ll arrive at Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Tamarindo is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 121 miles from Tamarindo. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in San José.
Bus
Tamarindo’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Tamarindo
Airlines serving Tamarindo
Where to stay in Tamarindo
Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tamarindo
Most booked hotels in Tamarindo
Renting a car in Tamarindo
Renting a car in Tamarindo costs $28 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Tamarindo.
Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Tamarindo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Tamarindo is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.