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Toyota Hilux

A pick-up with excellent off-road abilities and lots of storage space, fully equipped with rooftop tents and the full camping kit.

Up to 5 peopleManual or auto3.0L turbo diesel4x4
From$110/ day
Prices vary by season. Enter your dates to see your exact price.
Taxes, insurance and all camping equipment included
Check dates and prices
  • Unlimited mileage and 24/7 road assistance
  • Free pick-up & drop-off at the airports or your hotel
  • Free trip planning before and during your trip
About this 4x4

The car

The Toyota Hilux is a pick-up with excellent off-road abilities and lots of storage space, powered by a 3.0L turbo diesel engine. It comes with a manual or automatic gearbox. Very good fuel consumption and very reliable car. 

It's our ideal option for families with bigger kids who already want to sleep in a separate tent, or a group of friends or 2 couples traveling together. 

It suits families and groups of up to 5. The Hilux can carry one or two Standard rooftop tents side by side, so four people sleep up top (2 + 2). Like every car in our fleet it is a real 4x4 set up for Costa Rica's back roads, with a side awning and the full camping kit.

Toyota Hilux driving through a shallow river on a jungle track Watch the Hilux videoOpens on YouTube

At a glance

Best for
Families and groups, up to 5
Transmission
Manual or automatic (tell us your preference)
Engine
3.0L turbo diesel
Drive
4x4
Rooftop tent
One or two Standard tents (sleeps 2 + 2)
Off-road setup
All-terrain or mud-terrain tires, front bumper, halogen lights, snorkel, side awning
Deductible & deposit
US$1,500 insurance deductible - Equivalent security deposit held on a credit or debit card at pick-up
Where you sleep

Sleeping in the Hilux

The Hilux carries one or two Standard rooftop tents side by side on the back.

Toyota Hilux with two Standard rooftop tents open side by side on a palm beach
One or two

Standard Tents

1.4m wide × 2.4m long, each
Best for
2 adults or 2+1 smaller child per tent
1st tent · 2 adults+2nd tent (optional) · 2 adults

Our classic soft-shell rooftop tent: roomy, comfortable, with windows on all sides for better airflow and ventilation. For travelers who do not fit in the rooftop tents, we provide standard ground tents with inflatable mattresses at no additional cost.

A second rooftop tent is an optional extra: $5 / day.

On the road

Hilux photos

Toyota Hilux crossing a wide river Toyota Hilux reflected in a lagoon below green hills Toyota Hilux splashing through a jungle river crossing Toyota Hilux parked among tall palms on a beach Toyota Hilux with its rooftop tent open under palms by the sea Two Toyota Hilux campers with rooftop tents open at a group camp Friends eating at a camp table between two Toyota Hilux campers Toyota Hilux with rooftop tents open at a hillside campsite
Reviews

What travelers say about the Hilux

4.9from 513 Google reviewsRead all reviews
We had a great trip with the Hilux 4x4 we rented from Nomad. Diego and Daniel helped set us up. The truck was perfect for everything Costa Rica has to offer. Came loaded with gear in the back and plenty of room in the pickup for all of our bags. (3people) …
David Azar · Google review, 2026
We spent 20 days on the road/camping with Nomads car/tent. Hilux with 2 roof tents. Nomad is a Very service oriented company, they have a great set up. … We are a family of 2 kids and 2 adults travelling in CR for 3 months, and Nomad have provided our best experience with regards to information, help and service in these 3 monts. …
Dagfinn glassoglaas · Google review
… We ended up having a great time on remote lonely beaches. Our Hilux was just perfect for the family with three little kids. We used the camping equipment excessively and most of our nights were in the wild. …
Florian Gstir · Google review
Amazing company!!! Rented a very equipped Hilux diesel with a RTT from them! Truck was perfect and all of the other equipment supplied was perfect! Very friendly and fast shuttle rides as needed to the airport. Highly recommend them and will rent from them again!! …
Jonathan Gates · Google review
… My husband and I booked 8 days in Costa Rica with Nomad and we rented the Toyota Hilux for just the two of us. There was more than enough space, and the truck was reliable and great for Costa Rican driving! …
Lexie Zwerenz · Google review
… We rented the Hilux, which is a beast of a car and it was more than capable to get us everywhere. All the way from secluded beaches on the Osa Peninsula, all the way to the 3500m top of the Cerro de la Muerte. …
Bryce · Google review
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How to book

  1. 1. Check dates and prices

    Enter your dates on our Book Now page and pick a vehicle. Your quote includes CDW and TPL insurance and taxes, with no extra charges at pick-up.

  2. 2. Reserve with 20% down

    Pay the down payment securely through PayPal with any credit or debit card. The remaining balance is paid at vehicle pick-up with any credit or debit card.

  3. 3. Pick up near the airport

    Our bases are 10 minutes from San José airport (SJO) and 5 minutes from Liberia airport (LIR), with free pick-up and drop-off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at airport or nearby hotels.

Book now

Questions first? WhatsApp us at +506 6259-6175 or email nomad@nomadamerica.com

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Costa Rica 4x4 camper rental

Toyota Hilux

A pick-up with excellent off-road abilities and lots of storage space, fully equipped with rooftop tents and the full camping kit.

Up to 5 peopleManual or auto3.0L turbo diesel4x4
From$110/ day
Prices vary by season. Enter your dates to see your exact price.
Taxes, insurance and all camping equipment included
Check dates and prices
  • Unlimited mileage and 24/7 road assistance
  • Free pick-up & drop-off at the airports or your hotel
  • Free trip planning before and during your trip
About this 4x4

The car

The Toyota Hilux is a pick-up with excellent off-road abilities and lots of storage space, powered by a 3.0L turbo diesel engine. It comes with a manual or automatic gearbox. Very good fuel consumption and very reliable car. 

It's our ideal option for families with bigger kids who already want to sleep in a separate tent, or a group of friends or 2 couples traveling together. 

It suits families and groups of up to 5. The Hilux can carry one or two Standard rooftop tents side by side, so four people sleep up top (2 + 2). Like every car in our fleet it is a real 4x4 set up for Costa Rica's back roads, with a side awning and the full camping kit.

Toyota Hilux driving through a shallow river on a jungle track Watch the Hilux videoOpens on YouTube

At a glance

Best for
Families and groups, up to 5
Transmission
Manual or automatic (tell us your preference)
Engine
3.0L turbo diesel
Drive
4x4
Rooftop tent
One or two Standard tents (sleeps 2 + 2)
Off-road setup
All-terrain or mud-terrain tires, front bumper, halogen lights, snorkel, side awning
Deductible & deposit
US$1,500 insurance deductible - Equivalent security deposit held on a credit or debit card at pick-up
Where you sleep

Sleeping in the Hilux

The Hilux carries one or two Standard rooftop tents side by side on the back.

Toyota Hilux with two Standard rooftop tents open side by side on a palm beach
One or two

Standard Tents

1.4m wide × 2.4m long, each
Best for
2 adults or 2+1 smaller child per tent

Our classic soft-shell rooftop tent: roomy, comfortable, with windows on all sides for better airflow and ventilation. For travelers who do not fit in the rooftop tents, we provide standard ground tents with inflatable mattresses at no additional cost.

A second rooftop tent is an optional extra: $5 / day.

On the road

Hilux photos

Toyota Hilux crossing a wide river Toyota Hilux reflected in a lagoon below green hills Toyota Hilux splashing through a jungle river crossing Toyota Hilux parked among tall palms on a beach Toyota Hilux with its rooftop tent open under palms by the sea Two Toyota Hilux campers with rooftop tents open at a group camp Friends eating at a camp table between two Toyota Hilux campers Toyota Hilux with rooftop tents open at a hillside campsite
Reviews

What travelers say about the Hilux

4.9from 513 Google reviews
We had a great trip with the Hilux 4x4 we rented from Nomad. Diego and Daniel helped set us up. The truck was perfect for everything Costa Rica has to offer. Came loaded with gear in the back and plenty of room in the pickup for all of our bags. (3people) …
David Azar · Google review, 2026
We spent 20 days on the road/camping with Nomads car/tent. Hilux with 2 roof tents. Nomad is a Very service oriented company, they have a great set up. … We are a family of 2 kids and 2 adults travelling in CR for 3 months, and Nomad have provided our best experience with regards to information, help and service in these 3 monts. …
Dagfinn glassoglaas · Google review
… We ended up having a great time on remote lonely beaches. Our Hilux was just perfect for the family with three little kids. We used the camping equipment excessively and most of our nights were in the wild. …
Florian Gstir · Google review
Amazing company!!! Rented a very equipped Hilux diesel with a RTT from them! Truck was perfect and all of the other equipment supplied was perfect! Very friendly and fast shuttle rides as needed to the airport. Highly recommend them and will rent from them again!! …
Jonathan Gates · Google review
… My husband and I booked 8 days in Costa Rica with Nomad and we rented the Toyota Hilux for just the two of us. There was more than enough space, and the truck was reliable and great for Costa Rican driving! …
Lexie Zwerenz · Google review
… We rented the Hilux, which is a beast of a car and it was more than capable to get us everywhere. All the way from secluded beaches on the Osa Peninsula, all the way to the 3500m top of the Cerro de la Muerte. …
Bryce · Google review
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Ready to go?

How to book

  1. 1. Check dates and prices

    Enter your dates on our Book Now page and pick a vehicle. Your quote includes CDW and TPL insurance and taxes, with no extra charges at pick-up.

  2. 2. Reserve with 20% down

    Pay the down payment securely through PayPal with any credit or debit card. The remaining balance is paid at vehicle pick-up with any credit or debit card.

  3. 3. Pick up near the airport

    Our bases are 10 minutes from San José airport (SJO) and 5 minutes from Liberia airport (LIR), with free pick-up and drop-off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at airport or nearby hotels.

Book now

Questions first? WhatsApp us at +506 6259-6175 or email nomad@nomadamerica.com

From $110 / day
Taxes and insurance included
Check dates and prices