For vacation rentals that are managed by property management companies, credit card payments are readily accepted...

For vacation rentals that are managed by property management companies, credit card payments are readily accepted. However, in Costa Rica, it is a common business practice to apply a 3%, or higher, credit card fee on top of the rental amount; so check with your rental agent before confirming the booking.

For self-managed vacation rentals, individual property owners usually do not have the facility to accept credit card payments. However, some property owners are willing to offer a discount if you pay by wire transfer, and this is an amicable win-win solution.