Your Ride. Your Plans. Zipy Ride.
Request local transportation, schedule a future trip, choose a vehicle category and connect with participating independent transportation providers through the Zipy Ride app.
Transportation Built Around Your Trip
Zipy Ride is designed for residents and visitors who need a simpler way to request transportation in Costa Rica.
Local Rides
Request transportation between hotels, homes, beaches, restaurants, shops and local destinations.
Scheduled Rides
Choose a future date and time when you already know when transportation will be needed.
Airport Trips
Request airport arrival or departure transportation, subject to participating provider availability.
Ride Share
Use supported Ride Share options where available for convenient local transportation.
Request a Ride in Four Steps
Set Your Pickup
Enter where you want to be picked up.
Add Your Destination
Tell the app where you want to go.
Choose Your Ride
Review supported vehicle categories and estimated trip information.
Connect & Confirm
A participating provider can accept the request. Use the app's confirmation features when your ride arrives.
Vehicle Options for Different Trips
Available categories, vehicle capacity and pricing can vary by provider, location and requested travel time.
Economy
A practical option for everyday transportation, individual travelers and couples.
Standard
A comfortable everyday vehicle option for local transportation and planned trips.
SUV
Additional passenger and luggage space for families, groups and travelers with more gear.
Van
A larger option for groups or trips requiring additional passenger and luggage capacity.
The app may display estimated trip information before submission. Final charges can vary with distance, travel time, waiting, route changes, provider pricing, tolls, parking, airport fees and other applicable charges.
Know When You Need a Ride?
Use scheduled rides when you already know your future pickup date and time. This can be useful for airport departures, dinner reservations, activities, appointments and early-morning transportation.
Submitting a scheduled request does not guarantee acceptance. A trip is confirmed only after a participating provider accepts it.
- Select a future date and pickup time
- Enter pickup and destination information
- Choose an available ride category
- Review your request before submitting
- Follow request status through supported app features
- Use the trip confirmation process when your driver arrives
Starting in Manuel Antonio & Quepos
Zipy Ride's initial service focus is Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Additional coverage depends on participating independent drivers and transportation providers joining the platform.
Manuel Antonio
Hotels, vacation rentals, beaches, restaurants, activities and local transportation requests.
Quepos
Marina, shopping, restaurants, appointments, local neighborhoods and transportation connections.
Central Pacific
Requests beyond the core area may be possible when participating providers serve the requested route.
Airport Transportation
Scheduled airport requests can include travel toward SJO or LIR when an independent provider accepts the route.
Longer-Distance Trips
Trip availability and pricing can differ for longer routes and inter-city transportation.
Expanding Coverage
Additional Costa Rica destinations can become available as the independent provider network grows.
Confirm the Right Ride Before You Go
Zipy Ride supports trip-confirmation features designed to help riders and drivers verify the requested trip before it begins.
Always confirm the vehicle and driver information shown in the app and follow the in-app ride confirmation process.
- Review driver and vehicle information
- Confirm your pickup location
- Use the supported OTP / confirmation process
- Do not begin a trip with an unverified vehicle
- Use Zipy Ride support if trip information does not match
Request Your Next Zipy Ride
Enter your pickup location, destination and preferred ride option in the Zipy Ride app. Availability depends on participating providers, location, vehicle capacity and requested time.
Questions About Requesting a Ride
How does Zipy Ride work?
Enter your pickup and destination, choose an available ride category and submit a transportation request. Participating independent providers can review and accept available requests.
Can I schedule a ride for later?
Yes. Supported app features allow riders to select a future date and time for a transportation request. Acceptance still depends on provider availability.
What ride types are available?
Supported categories can include Economy, Standard, SUV, Van and other service types configured for the requested area. Actual availability varies.
Does Zipy Ride operate the vehicles?
No. Zipy Ride is an app-based technology platform. Transportation services are provided by participating independent drivers and transportation providers.
Is Zipy Ride available throughout Costa Rica?
The initial focus is Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Other routes or areas may be available depending on participating provider coverage, but entering a destination does not guarantee a provider will accept the request.
Are the prices shown always the final fare?
Estimated trip information may be displayed before a request is submitted. Final charges can vary based on the actual trip, provider pricing and applicable additional charges.
Where Do You Need to Go?
Use Zipy Ride to request transportation and connect with participating independent providers serving Manuel Antonio, Quepos and expanding Costa Rica routes.
Download the Zipy Ride app
Request a ride now or schedule ahead. Choose your ride and follow the details wherever you’re going.