Toyota Tercel / Yaris - Orbit
Costa
Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$40
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$240 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$198 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$33 |
|
4
PASSENGERS
|
AM/FM
RADIO
WITH CD
|
2
SUITCASES
1 TOTE BAG
|
4
DOORS
|
POWER
STEERING
|
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION OR AUTOMATIC
|
A/C
|
1.5 L
VVT-i
|
POWER
WINDOWS
POWER LOCKS
|
insurance 12 day automatic $2 day extra
|
Toyota Corolla - Orbit
Costa
Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$47
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$282 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$222 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$37
|
Automatic
$12 week extra.
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
AM/FM
WITH CD
|
2
SUITCASES
2 TOTE BAG
|
4
DOORS
|
POWER
STEERING
|
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
OR AUTOMATIC
|
A/C
|
1.8 L
VVT-i
|
POWER
WINDOWS
POWER LOCKS
|
insurance 14 day all corolla are automatics
|
Nissan Sentra
A/C - Orbit
Costa
Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$42
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$252
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$226
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$38
|
Automatic
$12 week extra.
|
RADIO
TAPE DECK
|
A/C
|
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
|
|
Toyota Camry - Orbit
Costa
Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$69
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$414
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$354
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$59
|
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
3SUITCASES,
1TOTE BAG
|
4 DOORS
|
POWER STEERING
|
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
|
A/C
|
2.4 L
VVT-i
|
POWER LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS
|
|
ABS
BRAKES
|
|
|
Daihatsu
Be-Go - Orbit
Costa
Rica
Car Rentals
|
 
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$55
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$330 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$252 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$42 |
insurance 15 day automatic $2 day extra
|
4
PASSENGERS
|
AM/FM
RADIO WITH
CD PLAYER
|
2
SUITECASES
1 TOTE BAGS
|
5 DOORS
|
POWER STEERING
|
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR AUTOMATIC
|
A/C
|
1.3 L
GASOLINE
|
POWER
WINDOWS
POWER LOCKS
|
2008
model now called BEGO
|
200% better than the old terios
|
Dodge Caravan - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited
miles tax included.
High Season Weekly
|
$510
|
Low Season Weekly
|
$420
|
High Season Daily
|
$85
|
Low Season Daily
|
$70
|
|
7
PASSENGER VEHICLE
|
5
DOOR
|
4WD
|
3.3 LITER
|
GAS
|
AUTOMATIC
|
AC
|
CD
|
FULL
EXTRAS
|
INSURANCE
DAILY $20
|
|
Toyota Hi Ace - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Weekly Price
|
$875
|
Daily Price
|
$125
|
|
16 Passengers
|
A/C
|
CD player
|
4 Tote bags
|
4 Suitcases
|
3.0 L
Diesel
|
DVD Player
|
Power windows & locks
|
Manual transmission
|
THIS
HAS LOTS OF ROOM
|
insurance 30 day
|
Toyota
Van - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$95 |
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$570 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$450 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$75 |
|
10-12
PASSENGERS
|
AM/FM
WITH CD
|
6SUITCASES
4TOTE BAG
|
3
DOORS
|
POWER
STEERING
|
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
|
A/C
|
3.0 L
DIESEL
|
POWER
WINDOWS
POWER LOCKS
|
insurance 25 day
|
Toyota Hi-Lux
PickUp 4WD - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$91 |
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$546 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$450 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$75 |
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
AM-FM
RADIO WITH CD
|
POWER
STEERING
|
4 DOORS
|
A/C
|
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
|
|
2.8 L
(DIESEL)
|
|
insurance 25 day
|
Toyota Rav 4 - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$73 |
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$438 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$300 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$50 |
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION EXTRA CHARGE $30 WEEK
|
5 PASSENGERS
|
CD PLAYER
|
3 SUITCASE
2 TOTE BAGS
|
5
DOORS
|
POWER
STEERING
|
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
OR AUTOMATIC
|
A/C
|
2.0 L
|
ABS BRAKES
|
POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS
|
new version for 2008 much bigger
insurance 20 day
|
New 2008 Version of Wrangler -Jeep Compass - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited
miles tax included.
Daily Rate High
Season
|
$70
|
High Season
Weekly Rate
|
$420
|
Low Season Weekly
Rate
|
$336
|
Daily Rate Low
Season
|
$56
|
|
4 PASSENGERS
|
3 DOOR
|
2.4 LITER
GAS
|
MANUAL
|
AC
|
CD
|
4 WD
|
|
|
INSURANCE $18 DAY
|
|
Jeep Wrangler - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited
miles tax included.
Daily Rate High
Season
|
$70
|
High Season
Weekly Rate
|
$420
|
Low Season Weekly
Rate
|
$336
|
Daily Rate Low
Season
|
$56
|
|
4 PASSENGERS
|
3 DOOR
|
2.4 LITER
GAS
|
MANUAL
|
AC
|
CD
|
4 WD
|
NO RACKS POSSIBLE ON THIS VEHICLE
|
THIS IS FOR ADVENTURE NOT FAMILY CAR
|
INSURANCE $18 DAY
|
new versionof wrangler now is jeep
compass
|
Jeep Liberty - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited
miles tax included.
Daily Rate High
Season
|
$80
|
High Season
Weekly Rate
|
$480
|
Low Season Weekly
Rate
|
$400
|
Daily Rate Low
Season
|
$67
|
|
5 DOOR
|
3.7 LITER
GAS
|
AUTOMATIC
|
AC
|
FULL
EXTRAS
|
CD
|
4WD
|
INSURANCE $22 DAY
|
|
no longer available |
Nissan Pathfinder
4WD - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$80
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$534
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$480
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$80
|
|
4 -5 PASSENGERS
|
ALL POWER
|
3.0 L
|
A/C
|
|
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
|
|
2008 Chevrolet
Suburban 4X2 gas -
Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Week free miles tax included
Weekly price
|
$570 |
Insurance per day
|
$25
|
|
5.3L V8
|
16 VALVE
|
310 HP @ 5200 RPM
|
GASOLINE
|
4
SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
|
15
MPG CITY / 20 MPG HWY
|
|
Toyota 4 Runner 4WD - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$92
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$552 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$432 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$72 |
Price listed is for automatic transmission
manual is $12 week less.
See 5 passenger Prado below.
insurance 25 day
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
5
SUITECASES
3 TOTE BAGS
|
5
DOORS
|
POWER
STEERING
|
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
OR AUTOMATIC
|
A/C
|
3.0.
L TURBO. DIESEL
|
ABS
BRAKES
|
POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS
|
new model now called fortuner
|
Toyota Fj Cruiser - Orbit
Costa
Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Daily
|
$120
|
Daily Protection
|
$30
|
|
MOTOR
V6
4.0 L
|
CD PLAYER
|
4 SUITECASES
2 TOTE BAGS
|
GASOLINE
|
POWER STEERING
|
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
|
A/C
|
5 PAX
|
SRS AIRBAGS
|
POWER
WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS
|
|
Toyota Land Cruiser
Prado - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$89
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$534
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$414
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$69
|
Slightly
bigger version of the 4 runner.
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
5
SUITECASES
3 TOTE BAGS
|
2.7 L
GASOLINE
|
POWER
STEERING
|
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
|
A/C
|
AIR
BAGS
|
SRS
BRAKES
|
POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS
|
|
Toyota Land Cruiser
8 pax - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$102
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$612 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$540 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$90 |
|
8
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
5
SUITECASES
3 TOTE BAGS
|
5
DOORS
|
POWER
STEERING
|
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
|
A/C
|
3.0 L
TURBO DIESEL
|
ABS BRAKES
|
|
POWER
WINDOWS
POWER LOCKS
|
|
|
Toyota Land Cruiser
8 pax - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
High season per
week
|
$654
|
Low
season per week
|
$570
|
|
8
PASSENGERS LANDCUISER
|
A/C
|
5
DOORS
|
4.7 LITER
ENGINE
|
CD
PLAYER
|
|
|
|
insurance 25 day
|
Toyota Largest Land
Cruiser - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$150
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$900
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$900
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$150
|
|
VERSION 1
|
4.3 L
TURBO DIESEL ENGINE
|
AUTOMATIC VERSION
|
NO
LEATHER
|
ELECTRIC
PACKAGE
|
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$160
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$960
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$960
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$160
|
|
VERSION 2
|
5.3 L
V8 GAS ENGINE
|
AUTOMATIC
|
LEATHER
INTERIOR
|
SUPER
FULL EXTRAS VERIONS
|
|
Lexus GS430/ GS400 - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
GS400
|
Rate Per Day
|
$100
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$600
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$600
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$100
|
GS430
|
Rate Per Day
|
$140
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$840
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$840
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$140
|
|
VERSION 1:
GS400:
4.0 L
V8 ENGINE
|
VERSION 2:
GS 430: 4.3L V8
|
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
LEATHER
INTERIOR
|
DIGITAL
A/C
|
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
|
SUPER
FULL EXTRAS
|
CD
PLAYER WITH 6 DISC CHANGER
|
CHAUFFEUR
SERVICE AVAILABLE
|
|
|
Lexus LX 470 - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Rate Per Day
|
$170
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$1020
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$1020
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$170
|
|
7
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
LEATHER
INTERIOR
|
FULL
TIME 4X4
|
DIGITAL
A/C
|
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
|
SUN
ROOF
|
POWER
WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
|
CHAUFFEUR
SERVICE AVAILABLE
|
|
Toyota Hard Top - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Toughest vehicle in our fleet, surfer dream
Rate Per Day
|
$72 |
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
$432 |
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
$288 |
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
$48 |
this
is a 3 door vehicle and the 2007 model is now available
|
5
PASSENGERS
|
AM/FM
RADIO WITH CD PLAYER
|
2
SUITECASES
1 TOTE BAGS
|
4 DOORS
|
POWER STEERING
|
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
|
A/C
|
4.3 L
. DIESEL
|
HEAVY
DUTY 4x4
|
3
DOOR SMALL LANDCRUISER DIESEL
|
new version for 2008
insurance 20 day
|
Suzuki Jimny Mini
Jeep - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
ALTERNATIVE
TO
WRANGLER
|
Free
miles tax included
|
|
$312 week
$265 week
|
insurance
|
$19 day
|
(4
pass but best for 2 pass)
|
|
|
free
miles tax included
|
$500 week
|
insurance
|
$30 day
|
7 pass
(smaller than 4 runner)
|
NISSAN
TERRANO 4WD
|
ALL EXTRAS
|
CD
|
AC
|
|
Suzuki Grand Vitara
XL7 - Orbit Costa Rica
Car Rentals
|
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
Insurance 20 day.
High Season Week:
|
$600
|
Low Season Week:
|
$510
|
THIS
IS ALTERNATIVE TO THE LARGER 7-8 PASSENGER LANDCRUISER
NOTE WHILE A NICE
VEHICLE IT IS NOT THE SAME
SIZE AS A
LANDCRUISER AND THE LAST ROW OF SEATS IN BACK REALLY FOR SMALL KIDS ONLY
|
7
PASSENGERS
|
CD
PLAYER
|
3000cc
|
5
DOORS
|
A/C
|
|
we have not had
good reviews on this
or the 7 pass
terrano nissan
|
Coaster Bus 17 pax - Orbit Costa Rica Car Rentals
|
|
With Chauffer, includes
2 DVD TVS, Ice Box
Rate Per Day
|
$300
|
Rate Per Week
12/01 to 4/30
|
-
|
Low Season Rates:
5/01 to 11/30
|
-
|
Rate per day
LowSeason
|
-
|
Unlimited miles tax included.
|
|
RACKS AVAILABLE ON
ALL 4X4S $3 DAY
The above rates include tax and unlimited mileage.
Insurance is extra and we highly
recommend it. NO CREDIT CARD COMPANY WILL COVER LIABILITY INSURANSE IN
COSTA RICA
All insurance is from government monopoly insurance company
The below rates are for both collision and liability
Yaris / Echo - Sentra $12-$14 daily
Corolla $15 daily
Terios $15 daily
Microbus $25 daily
Cherokee $18 daily--NO LONGER IN STOCK
RAV 4 - Hilux $25 daily
FORTUNER 4 runner $25 daily
Land Cruiser 8 PASS $25 daily
Unless you have American Express or Gold or Platinum Visa or Mastercard
which covers most cars for collision damage only and reduces above insurance cost by ABOUT 40%
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of May 1, 2001, the new airport manager WHICH IS GOVERNMENT CONCESSION at SAN JOSE AIRPORT has put into effect a 12 % concourse fee on all car rental companies at the MAIN TERMINAL ONLY. Orbit will makes sure "YOU CAN AVOID THIS CONCOURSE FEE" by looking for sign outside immigration exit for our SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE RENTAL LOT 4 BLOCKS AWAY. THERE ARE TWO IMMIGRATION EXITS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER SO PLEASE LOOK FOR SIGN AT BOTH EXITS IF YOU DO NOT SEE IT RIGHT AWAY.
Free delivery to all San José Hotels
All rentals require $750 security deposit
for those who choose to take 0 deduct extra insurance this security deposit is reduced to $100
For 0 deduct collision option is extra $10 day for sedans and terios and $15 day for 4x4s and microbus.
For 0 deductible liability option extra $10 / day.
Additional drivers $3 day.
Drivers must be 21 years old, please make sure to bring your passport.
car hire in costa rica is our expertiese for more than 15 years
24 hours emergency service provided for all cars
WE HAVE 35 SERVICE STATIONS LOCATED IN MOST PARTS OF COSTA RICA FOR QUICK EMERGENCY SERVICE AT NO COST |
Orbit Opinion: Best cars in fleet depending on number of passengers: FORTUNER 4 Runner, Rav4, Hilux, Land Cruiser, Corolla, Bego
Pick up and Drop off locations
San Jose Midtown Paseo Colon, San Jose International Airport , Liberia Airport
Tamarindo, Jaco Beach, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Samara, Nosara, Arenal, Tabacon,
Also delivery to Nosara, Carrillo, Coco, Papagayo, Esterillos, Dominical ----ask for quote on delivery
For reservations, please contact us at:
Please send credit card information and flight number and time
Nothing charged to credit card until arrival, no cancelation penalty 24 hours in advance. We will send confimation with telephone number and all details.
info@flatratestravel.com
If you choose
to fax reservation send to: 011 506 2896243
Please
make sure to include your e-mail address if you send by fax.
TYPICAL HORROR STORY OF TOURISTS THAT
RENT FROM RIP OFF RENTAL CAR COMPANIES
From:
RUV0@aol.com To:mail@flatratestravel.com
Subject: Re: Do you have any information?
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 1:42 AM
I have been to Costa Rica 3
times. The very last time, I rented a vehicle, which overheated and we had
to nurse to Liberia. Unfortunately we had to leave it there (but had
notified the rental company and awaited their call for advise). Ex----- Car
Rental Co. (now Tall--- FICA) posted the money we owed for the rental on
the credit card (plus one day we didn't use) and very quickly posted the
deposit of c330,000 colones ($1229.32) to the account as well, even though
the car had been returned and accepted. To make a long story short, if our
friends in CR had not been as tenacious as they were and if they had not
been assisted by their attorney, we would have been another theft story. I
can only imagine how many people have been taken advantage by
Mr.Exo---Scum-bag. So there you go . . . Thank you again for a reference on
a car rental company. My tendency would be to use an american name. What do
you think?
Our Reply:
from Harold <mail@flatratestravel.com
to: RUV0@aol.com
Subject: Re: Do you have any information on car rental companies reputations
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999
11:19 AM
Flat Rates Travel handled over
2700 reservations last year. We only use the 3 rental car companies out of
the 100 or so as I explained to you in last message. We give them so much
business that they pay attention immediately to any complaints from us. The
complaints have been few and far between but the ones I remember best in
last 3 years were as follows.
1.Ants in car---I got an
adjustment
2.The tercel had only 4 seat
belts not five--could not overcome this one
3.One tourist thought he should
only pay for a week although he kept the car 7 days and 8 hours-------given
policies in other countries this was ridiculous
4.Several complain about the
required insurance but gold cards and amex only reduce or eliminate the
deductible here. They do not cover liability although they will pay you
back in the states I understand. Unlike most countries the government of
costa rica owns the only insurance company here and sets the rules
5.We have yet to have an obvious
ripoff similar to yours from any of our rentals although the local english
language newspaper lists that as number one complaint of tourists who
complain of rip offs
6. Flat Rates Travel ONLY
RESERVES NEW CARS SO WE HAVE NO BREAKDOWN PROBLEMS----IT IS NOT WORTH
RUINING VACATION TO SAVE $5 OR $10 AND END UP WITH A 1996
MODEL. RENTAL CARS HERE ARE SUBJECT TO MUCH MORE WEAR AND TEAR SO WE ADVISE
ONLY NEW MODEL YEAR RENTAL CARS.
The last question about renting
from some company that has an american brand name is a little tricky. Many
car rental companies here will use a brand name you are familar with and
which may or may not have any connection to the same name american brand
name car rental company. Almost without any exception however the rental
company here is not a division or branch of any american brand name. One of
the companies we use which is absolutely first rate pays for the use of an
american brand name but i assure you the ownership is completely separate.
From: Nick
Fogler
To: reservations@orbitcostarica.com reservations@orbitcostarica.com
Date: Friday, March 02, 2001 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: Drop off charge...
Harold,
Can confirm that the $50 was credited to my account on the 27th. Thanks
again for your follow up. Will not hesitate to recommend.
Cheers, Nick
On Sat, 24 February 2001, "Harold at Orbit" wrote:
i have spoken with the director of the rental car co
not only does he agree that we have it in writing that the chrage was $30
but he claims a service person got fired for this
as well as reversing the $50 on your card
only you can tell us if this is true
we rely on feedback positive or negative to know that our promises are not
broken
when you recieve this credit on next bill we would appreciate your writing
immediately since we will want to use you as proof we do keep our
committment
From: Nick Fogler
To: reservations@orbitcostarica.com reservations@orbitcostarica.com
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2001 1:12 PM
Subject: Drop off charge...
Hi Harold,
We returned our rental car on the 15th as planned, but they charged us $80
for the drop off charge - $50 more than you said it would be. They said
there was nothing they could do. I'm obviously a little upset, as the
overall price ended up being significantly higher than promised, and we
booked through you largely because it looked like a good deal. Anything you
can do?
Thanks, Nick
DROP OFF IS $30 FOR TAMARINDO
NOTHING MORE
From: hugh
pettit <hpettit@gateway.net
To: Harold <mail@flatratestravel.com
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: Car Rental Request
Service was good - no problems. We really didn't need the 4X4 capability,
however highly recommend a 4X4 to future customers as the axle clearance
allows easier access over the dirt and rock roads. My brother-in-law was
with us during part of are visit and had to "crawl" at a very
slow speed in a Nissan stationwagon over CR's dirt & rock roads to
avoid undercarriage damage
Hugh Pettit
San Francisco
From: Edward
Gorman jr. <ed7578@peoplepc.com
To: Harold at Orbit <reservations@orbitcostarica.com
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2001 9:16 AM
Subject: Re:REFERENCE
Harold,
Please feel free to use me for reference as it was most helpful to not have
to leave a non-refundable deposit when we had no idea if we would be able
to make the flight. But that is the downside to traveling for free. YOU
WENT BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY TO HELP US GET THE 4 RUNNER AND THE SERVICE
WAS GOOD AND THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AS PROMISED . Once again thanks
for your help.
Ed Gorman
CAPITAN
DELTA AIR LINES
NEW LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Date: Thursday,
March 02, 2000
7:49 PM
Subject: vacation
Hi Harold
I would like to thank you for the way you handled all our travel
requirements while we visited Costa Rica this winter, all arrangements
hotels, car rentals and tours were first rate. We certainly would recommend
Flat Rates Travel to other travelers
Regards
Ed Forster
St. Albert Alberta, Canada
elsro@compusmart.ab.ca
From: Susan Degress degress@vail.net
To: harold at orbit mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: Question about hours
**** I'd like add to my original message, and I hope you'll post it to your
website after my reviews of the hotels:
"Harold helped me a great deal by acting as a mediator when I had
trouble
with a rentacar company. He was able to work out a deal for me with a
company that tried overcharging me. He went above and beyond the call of
duty, and I would recommend his services to anyone traveling to Costa Rica.
With Harold on your side, you can't go wrong."
Many thanks,
Susan
From: Loraw, Ron <RLoraw@phsca.org
To: 'harold at orbit' <mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 8:27 AM
Subject: RE: Car Rental
All of your staff have been very accommodating
through out the entire continuum of my visit.
It has been a pleasurable experience, and I look
forward to seeing you again on my next visit to
Costa Rica which can not be too soon.
Be well.
Thank you,
Ron Loraw
Director Materials Mgmt
1-818-843-5111 X 7090
1-818-840-7933
From: Ted.Ferguson@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
To: reservations@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 7:09 AM
Subject: RE: rental cars
Harold, the truck was great, nice advice on the Toyota Hilux, what a truck!
Great price also.
You've got yourself a pretty nice country there, great people.
Regards,
Ted Ferguson
From: Shari S. Kaplan
ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT
NEW YORK TIMES
sharik@nytimes.com
To: harold at orbit <mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: Car Rental
Hi Harold,
I already sent you a note from my home e-mail, however, here goes:
The trip was great. The car worked out very well (albeit over $600 after
insurance) and we were happy we had it for the week. Manual Antonio was the
perfect spot for a family with 2 small kids-we never ran out of things to
do. Costa Rica is a very special country--it is beautiful, the people are
lovely and there is so much to do there. We would definitely return on
another vacation. Thanks for all your help.
Shari Kaplan Shedrofsky
From: Renee Richardson Kling
reneer@gte.net
To: harold at orbit mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 5:46 AM
Subject: RE: Car Rental in Costa Rica
Car rental went great.
Thank you
Renee Richardson
Richardson Kleiber Walter
635 S. Orange Ave., Suite 16
Sarsota, Fl. 34236
Ph: 941-953-9772
Fax: 941-365-9493
From: Martin Rader
To: harold at orbit
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 4:30 AM
Subject: Re: Car rental
Wonderfully! Seth had no trouble
with either the car or the service. He was able to pick up the rental when
he needed it. Everyone was courteous, well organized and helpful.
Martin Rader
martydonna@sprintmail.com
From: Sandi
Resnik
To: harold at orbit
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: reconfirmation of car rental
dear harold,
thanks for your help with our rav4. we had a great time and things went
very smoothly with the car.
sandi and bhrian resnik
santa barbara, california
From: Laurent Roux <lroux@onebox.com
To: harold at orbit <mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 7:12 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Fw:
Hola,
everything went perfect, the car was there at the ferry and we had
noproblem
whatsoever driving it to Monteverde and Tamarindo.
Gracias,
Laurent Roux
Embassy of France
French Counsel
88 Kearny Street
San Francisco, California
lroux@onebox.com - email
1-415-430-2191 x1223 - voicemail/fax
From: Ron Raymond
<ronjoan@raymondsmail.com
To: harold at orbit <mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: car rental
Thank you for your help.
Everything went fine while we were in Costa Rica.
Ron Raymond
6880 Rose Acres Lane
Felton, CA 95018 USA
Fax #: 831-335-0628
From: Klappauf, Don
<KlappauD@staff.abanet.org
To: 'harold at orbit' <mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 6:21 AM
Subject: RE: Car Rental - Costa Rica
Everything went great. Got the
car with no hassles and the car worked out
well for us. We would certainly use you again.
Thanks,
Don Klappauf
Your assumption is correct it is the American Bar Association.
Have a great Day!
Don
From: CJ Conant
To: mail@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: rental reservation
Harold,
You might remember me, last
February-March I rented a 12-pax Toyota minivan from you guys but I was
terribly paranoid about renting from you just because it was over the
internet. Furthermore it was my first time to Costa Rica and I had serious
concerns about renting a car because of all the horror stories I had heard.
When we arrived at the airport everything was in order and when we returned
the vehicle there were no surprises about what we owed. Also I am so glad
we rented a new vehicle because those roads in Costa Rica do terrible
things to vehicles in a short time. The only problem we had was a flat tire
which we were able get patched for just three dollars.
Now I am looking to travel to
Costa Rica with my wife and I wouldn't feel comfortable renting from anyone
else.
Sincerely,
Christopher J. Conant
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 6:39 AM
Subject: re[2]: Rental car reservation
Dear Harold,
Everything that you arranged for us worked out great. Thanks for your help.
All the best
Klaus Bierwagen
Dometek Inc.
PO Box 885, 95 Crisci St.
Leominster, MA 01453
Ph: 978-840-8181
Fax: 978-840-8182
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: Alquiler 4x4 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Sorry you didn't receive it but I sent a note back upon return from our
trip.
Our experience with the car rental was excellent. We were picked up
perfectly at the airport, were given an excellent car which made our many
miles driven a pleasure, and were quickly and efficiently checked out upon
return. I also believe the rate was good compared to cars of similar
quality so I thank you much for that. Not much else to say......
Cheers, Ricardo Ramirez
Caracas, Venezuela
From: Ramirez, Ricardo
RAMIREZRX@pdvsa.com
From: PeterTurnerWE@aol.com
PeterTurnerWE@aol.com
To: mail@flatratestravel.com mail@flatratestravel.com
Date: Thursday, March 09, 2000 2:49 AM
Subject: Feedback
Thank you for organising the requested bookings. The trip was excellent and
I really appreciated the Rav 4 advice. I would consider this mandatory for
the Monteverde/Arenal route and it made the whole trip more pleasant. Most
of the Guanacaste roads could really use a 4 wheel drive too and certainly
the more interesting routes. I few little updates. The trip from Arenal to
Monteverde is a good 4 hrs and Monteverde to Samara 6 hrs. The Flamingo
Marina is NE facing, has no reasonable beach and is a real wind corridor.
It is probably OK for a boat mooring, but was not what I was looking for
and has seen better days. The beach to the south of the peninsular is very
good if anyone is in the area. The El Ocotal has a dangerous beach and is
posted as such, and has neither sunrise not sunset, facing north. The
bungalows have bright furnishings, but the ants have made a home in the
rooms and turn over would appear to be low, so maintenance is less. The
restaurant has a nice terrace, but on this occasion the wind was incredibly
strong and took the edge off it. El Sapo Dorado trails are too close to
development/farmland to be rich in wildlife, but the location is fine and
the new Skywalk through the forest canopy a few to the north km (not in the
Monteverde park), even in the torrential rain, is magnificent and a must
for anyone in the area. The comments are just to help with advice for
others - trip was really good and I thank you again for arranging the
bookings.
Regards, Dr. Peter J. Turner
From: Bob
Frieden <rfrieden@energyguide.com
To: Harold at Orbit <reservations@orbitcostarica.com
Date: Thursday, March 08, 2001 6:55 PM
Subject: RE: Car rental
Harold:
Everything went well. Costa Rica is a beautiful country filled with very
nice people.
The car rental people were very helpful and professional and the land
cruiser was what we needed. I will recommend you to my friends and would be
happy to serve as a reference.
Thanx for your help.
Bob
Dear Flat Rates Travel
Sept. 24
Back to the real world. It was
wonderful and Costa Rica is beautiful and the Tulemar was fantastic
selection for our honeymoon. The white water rafting and the crocodile
tours you selected for us were great with first class guides.
We now completely understand
what you meant by being careful about renting cars in Costa Rica and we
suggest to anyone who rents a car to have a third party like Flat Rates
Travel there to stand up for the tourists if the rental car company tries
to give you a poor quality car.
Thanks for all your help.
Cathy and Rusell Ahern
Haverhill, Massachusetts
P.S. Tulemar was great. Gilbert
at the front desk was extremely helpful and pleasant and went out of his
way to help us find things. Rooms were perfect and spotless. Tara had view
of top of the world. Cathy.
From: Carolyn
Swartz cswartz@bpictures.com
To: harold/Flat
Rates Travelcostarica
Date:
Wednesday, April 05, 2000
5:45 PM Subject:
Re: March 20th
Sorry it's taken me so long.
I still feel like we got back
yesterday -- it's just been one very long week of playing catch up. First
-- it was great meeting you and thanks very much for your help. We had a
great time and no question, we'll be back. Now that I've been there, I
realize how much hand-picking you've done -- and how narrowing the field to
the really good places is really a valuable service. Each of the places we
stayed was really nice. Parador was actually better than I expected. It's
really a restful and relaxed atmosphere with the sprawling grounds, the
large area by the pool (compared, say, to Mariposa.) If there was a casino
or disco, I never saw or heard it. It's in the specs but either it's not in
use or not there (which was good.) Needless to say, I was relieved that the
place was as low key and disco-less as it was. Xandari is really, really
cool and we want to go back. They've really thought of everything.
(Apparently, Leona Helmsley is not the only one who believes in plenty of
big fluffy towels and terry robes.) You're right -- all we needed was more
time. Although Julian started having Nintendo withdrawal symptoms by the
end. (I did plan too much road time the first three days -- to Arenal on
Day Two, to Manuel Antonio Day Three.) But the drives were plenty gorgeous.
Anyway -- we'll be in touch and hope to see you again next year same time.
And if you ever need/want to use me as a reference, feel free.
Carolyn
bPictures Production New York City
From:
Cheri tico2000@swns.net
To: 'harold/Flat Rates Travelcostarica' mail@flatratestravel.com
Date: Thursday,
June 22, 2000 7:12 PM
Subject: RE: Rentar Auto
Hello Harold!! Thank you for
your interest about my experience renting a car with your agency and the
Toyota renta Car. I was very happy with the service every one there was
very helpful and the service couldn't be better. I will continue to use
your services in the future and will recomend to others using your agency.
Thank you and it was a pleasure to do business with you.
Sincerely Olman E Alvarado.
Dear Flat Rates
Travel
Many thanks for making our fist
trip to Costa Rica a great vacation. The first night at the Rodeo was fine
and the accommodations were great. However the real Costa Rica opened up
when the Suzuki Sidekick you reserved for us took us to the Tulemar in
Manuel Antonio. What a jungle and beach paradise. The ultimate however was
back to San Jose in the mountains at the Xandari. The Xandari is not in
this world but closer to heaven.
Gary Bauer
201E 86 Street
New York, NY
From: Clive
Pinder <clive.pinder@scala.com
To: mail@flatratestravel.com
Subject: Thank you
Date: Saturday, January 03, 1998 7:58 PM
A brief
note to thank you for helping arrange what has been a wonderful
visit to Costa Rica. The car rental went smoothly and Buena Vista and the
tour were a perfect star. Our trip to Playa Negra was excellent, despite
some excessive winds and poor surf. The Tilawa is a wonderful hotel and the
location excellent.
Harold, I will recommend your service to others.
From:
michael mather, cpa <matherx@primenet.com
To: Harold <mail@flatratestravel.com
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: costa rica
Harold - Thank you for your
timely reply.
The car rental was good. No problems with the van which, did indeed, fit
all 8 of us plus our luggage. Our one night stay at the Arenal observatory
Lodge was great. The volcano was active, billowing smoke, and glowing red
after sundown. The hotel staff and restaurant staff were courteous and
helpful. The final mile of the drive to the Lodge was a workout for our
fully loaded Mazda Van. I would recommend the Lodge to anyone.
The El Ocotal resort was nice...but...I walk with a cane, and I had a very
hard time climbing the walkway between the lobby/restaurant and my room.
The walk down to the beach was likewise a hard chore. I would not recommend
this hotel to anyone with physical disability which effects the ability to
walk far distances. This difficulty caused us to leave the Resort one day
earlier than planned. The people at the hotel were helpful and courteous.
The
Villa Teca Hotel was good fun. We were the only guests there the first
night. The friendliness of the Hotel employees during our stay was
excellent. would also reccomend this Hotel to future guests. The Manual
Antonio area is a very special place.
I am from Phoenix, Arizona, and would gladly recommend your services to all
interested parties planning a trip to Costa Rica.
Thank you again... Mike Mather CPA
From: Cawp2
<cawp2@aol.com
To:mail@flatratestravel.com
Subject: Thanks
Date: Friday, January 02, 1998 12:33 AM
Just returned from Costa Rica
this afternoon and wanted to let you know how
smoothly most everything went. As well, you asked for some impressions
so…..
Napolean- Accommodations are nice, breakfast was an added bonus.
Pines --- Rustic accommodations, but perfect for our family. Jovino and his
family are a pleasure!
Ocotal - Beautiful! The hotel is in a wonderful location. A little remote
for the teenagers - but we had a wonderful time there snorkeling and going
into coco.
Buena Vista - Lovely little
place - charming gardens, my daughter loved the birds
that abounded, the room large and comfortable! The New Year Party was fun
too!
The auto Rental - perfect - everyone was very
accommodating.
All in all, you did a great job
- and we appreciate your recommendations and
effort. Let me know if you would like any other info.
Wishes for a very happy and
healthy New Year
From:
Sheera55@aol.com <Sheera55@aol.com
To: mail@flatratestravel.com <mail@flatratestravel.com
Date: Saturday, September 04, 1999 5:56 AM
Subject: thanx
We just returned from a
wonderful vacation and wanted to thank you immensely for all of the help
you provided. The Buena Vista Hotel was perfect - Ed was there to pick us
up at the airport. The Toyota Hi Lux was a perfect vehicle for us - and the
price you got for us was well below all of the other places I had priced
around for. We really appreciate all of your help, especially your
promptness in answering our e-mails. We will definitely recommend you to
others.
thanx again,
Shira Werb
From:
"Kurt Zarwell" <kzarwell@hotmail.com
To:
<reservations@orbitcostarica.com
Sent: Thursday,
December 12, 2002 12:50 PM
Subject: Thanks
Hello Harold,
Thanks for the making the auto reservation and for the advice on the Rav 4.
I had a great trip and would recomend your services to anyone. I think its
important to have a third party such as yourself to help negotiate if there
are any problems. Thanks again and good luck.
Kurt
