Mapache Rent a Car® is a Costa Rican company with more than 31 years of experience in car rentals in Costa Rica. Throughout these three decades, we have been recognized both nationally and internationally for our excellent customer service and for maintaining a responsible and sustainable operation. Our mission is to provide safe, modern, and reliable vehicles while building a positive legacy for future generations.
Responsible Tourism in Costa Rica
Aware that tourism in Costa Rica is one of the country’s main drivers of development, at Mapache Rent a Car® we place customers, suppliers, and collaborators at the heart of our management. We promote a tourism model that not only creates memorable experiences but also supports the economic growth of communities and protects natural resources.
Recognitions and Social Commitment
Being part of the National Chamber of Tourism has allowed us to establish ourselves as a socially responsible company. We actively participate in community initiatives, provide support to vulnerable populations, and promote recycling and resource-saving programs such as water and energy. Each action reflects our commitment to tourism that generates well-being and sustainable progress.
Our Main Commitments to Sustainability
Essential Costa Rica Country Brand
Ser parte de Esencial Costa Rica es un aval de prestigio que respalda nuestro compromiso con la excelencia, la innovación y la sostenibilidad. Esta distinción fortalece la confianza de nuestros clientes y aliados estratégicos, y nos alinea con la visión de Costa Rica como un destino turístico competitivo a nivel global.
Sustainable Management System
We have implemented a management model that protects the environment through responsible practices: a bio-garden system for washing our fleet (saving 7,000 liters of water per month), the use of low-consumption lights, recycling of solid and liquid waste, responsible management of oils and tires, and deep vehicle cleaning with ozone.
Tourism Sustainability Certification (C.S.T.)
The C.S.T. turns sustainability into a real and necessary action within tourism competitiveness. Its purpose is to optimize the use of natural resources, strengthen the connection with local communities, and promote a business model of tourism that can endure over time without compromising the future.
Ecological Blue Flag Program
This national recognition rewards organizations committed to environmental care. For Mapache Rent a Car®, having the Ecological Blue Flag means demonstrating that renting a car with us also supports environmental conservation. This award inspires our team members and builds trust in every customer who chooses to travel with Mapache.
Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
We have adopted this set of principles that guide governments, businesses, and tourists toward responsible tourism development. With this, we seek to maximize the benefits of the sector while minimizing negative impacts on the environment, culture, and local communities.
Protection of Children and Adolescents
Mapache Rent a Car® signed an agreement for the protection against commercial sexual exploitation associated with travel and tourism in Costa Rica. This commitment is a clear statement of our social responsibility: we work to discourage, prevent, and sanction any behavior that affects children and adolescents.
A Car Rental Company with Purpose
By choosing Mapache Rent a Car®, you are not only renting a vehicle: you are also supporting a model of tourism that is sustainable, transparent, and committed to the country. Our goal is to make every trip in Costa Rica an unforgettable and safe experience, in harmony with nature.
