Rates
ATV rental prices in Santa Teresa (2026)
Every rate includes helmets, basic insurance and free delivery within Santa Teresa. You start with a full tank of fuel and return it full; fuel itself isn't included in the rate. No booking fee and nothing added at the counter.
Self-drive
Rental rates
Rates are per quad, not per person, and a passenger rides at no extra charge. Every rate includes helmets, the cargo box and free delivery in Santa Teresa.
| Length of rental | Any quad: Can-Am, Honda or Kymco |
|---|---|
| Under 3 days | $65 per day |
| 3 to 7 days | $60 per day |
| Over 7 days | $55 per day |
| Two weeks+ | $50 per day |
All three machines are the same price; only the security deposit varies by quad. See the fleet and what comes with each rental on the ATV rental in Santa Teresa page.
Total cost
What an ATV rental costs for your trip
The rate for the whole rental is set by its length, so a longer stay lowers the price of every day, not just the extra ones. The deposit is on top, and you get it back.
| Rental length | Daily rate | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $65 | $65 |
| 3 days | $60 | $180 |
| 5 days | $60 | $300 |
| 7 days | $60 | $420 |
| 10 days | $55 | $550 |
| 14 days | $50 | $700 |
Fuel is extra: you start full and return full. Delivery is free in Santa Teresa, Mal País, Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa, and there is no booking fee.
Compare your options
ATV vs taxi, golf cart or rental car
The cheapest option depends on how often you go out and where you are staying. Here is how the costs are structured and where each one works.
| Option | How you pay | Santa Teresa roads | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATV rental | $50–$65 per day, per quad, not per person | Handles the unpaved side roads, hill driveways and green-season mud | Stays of a few days or more with several trips a day |
| Taxi | Per trip; fares depend on distance, time of day and road access | Fine on the main road; slower to reach hillside villas on rough tracks | Airport transfers, one-off trips and nights out |
| Golf cart rental | Per day, like an ATV | Comfortable on the paved main road; low clearance and road tyres struggle on steep, muddy side roads | Short hops along the paved coast road in dry season |
| Rental car | Daily rate plus mandatory insurance, usually collected at the airport | Needs 4x4 for the side roads; hard to park at busy beaches | Groups of three or more, or touring beyond the peninsula |
Two or three taxi rides a day add up quickly over a week, while one planned outing may not justify keeping a vehicle. For the full breakdown, read ATV vs taxi in Santa Teresa and ATV vs rental car.
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The fine print
Deposits, fuel and extras
- Security deposit
- From $500, held on card or in cash, refunded on return. Amount depends on quad type.
- Fuel
- Full at pickup, full on return. Refuelling on your behalf is charged at an extra cost, not the pump price.
- Delivery
- Free in Santa Teresa, Mal País, Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa. Extra fee to Cóbano or Cabuya.
- Optional damage cover
- Available per day. Reduces what you are liable for if the quad comes back damaged.
- Payment
- Cash in colones or US dollars, or card. Nothing is charged until pickup.
Deposits and costs
Pricing questions
How much is the security deposit?
From $500, depending on which quad you rent. It is held on a card or paid in cash at pickup, and it is one deposit for the whole rental, not a daily charge.
When do I get my deposit back?
When we collect the quad at the end of your rental and check it over. A cash deposit is handed straight back; a card hold is released at the same point, though your bank may take a few days to clear it from your statement.
What can be deducted from the deposit?
Damage beyond normal wear, and a refuelling charge if the quad comes back without a full tank. Optional damage cover reduces what you are liable for if you would rather not carry that risk.
Is the price per person or per ATV?
Per ATV. A passenger rides at no extra charge, and every rental includes a helmet for each rider.
Is fuel included in the rate?
No. The quad arrives with a full tank and should come back full. If it does not, we refuel it for you at an extra cost on top of the fuel itself, so it is cheaper to fill up before we collect it.
Are there any other fees?
No booking fee, and delivery is free in Santa Teresa, Mal País, Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa. Delivery to Cóbano or Cabuya has an extra fee, and optional damage cover is charged per day if you choose it.
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Rates shift slightly between high and green season. Send your dates and we will confirm the exact price.