Importing a Car
Due to heavy taxes, purchasing a new vehicle in Costa Rica is significantly more expensive than in North America and Europe, so some expats choose to import their own cars from back home. Note that in most cases, importing a new or used vehicle will cost about the same – if not more – than buying a similar car in Costa Rica.
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Auto Expenses
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ContinueGetting a Driver's License
As a visiting foreigner, you are permitted to drive in Costa Rica using a valid license from your home country for the duration of your entry stamp. If your passport entry stamp reads 90 days, you may legally drive on ...
ContinueLast updated: Oct 26, 2023