Is Uber Available in Costa Rica?

Yes, Uber is available!

Uber operates widely and is the dominant visitor ride app, although its legal status remains regulated and periodically contested. DiDi and inDrive are the main alternatives.

Ride Hailing Apps in Costa Rica

UberEssential

Costa Rica's dominant ride app in San José, Río Segundo, La Fortuna, Liberia, Limón, Puntarenas and tourist corridors.

Pro tip: Uber usually costs more than DiDi or inDrive but has the strongest supply. At SJO, follow the app pickup pin and ignore off-app solicitations.

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DiDiEssential

Lower-cost car rides in San José, Liberia and San Carlos, with growing coverage around Costa Rica's main urban areas.

Pro tip: DiDi is usually cheaper than Uber for the same urban route. Keep cash if your foreign card is declined by local processing.

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inDrive

Fare-negotiation rides in San José, Liberia, Alajuela, Heredia and selected Costa Rican tourist cities.

Pro tip: inDrive is often the cheapest option. Agree only inside the app, use cash, and reject requests to change the price after pickup.

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App details

Uber in other countries DiDi in other countries inDrive in other countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Uber available in Costa Rica?

Uber operates widely and is the dominant visitor ride app, although its legal status remains regulated and periodically contested. DiDi and inDrive are the main alternatives. Local alternatives include DiDi, inDrive.

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