Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Know more about traveling from Heredia
Heredia is approximately 11 km (7 miles) from San José, making it one of the most accessible day trips from the capital. A private transfer is the most practical option because the city's attractions are spread across both the urban center and the surrounding hills, which are difficult to reach efficiently by public transport. Having a driver means you can combine the colonial center, a coffee farm, and a cloud forest stop in a single day without worrying about bus schedules or navigating unfamiliar mountain roads.
Most travelers find that 5 to 7 hours covers the city center and one or two experiences in the surrounding area comfortably. If you plan to hike in Braulio Carrillo or take a coffee tour, budget closer to a full day. Because Heredia is compact and the distances between attractions are short, you won't spend much of your day in transit between sights.
Yes. The pace is relaxed, the historic center is walkable, and the surrounding nature offers accessible outdoor experiences for various ages. Coffee farm tours are typically family-friendly and interactive, giving children a hands-on look at how one of Costa Rica's most important exports is produced from plant to cup. The cooler temperatures at higher elevations also make outdoor activity more comfortable compared to coastal destinations.
The historic Parque Central and the 18th-century La Inmaculada Concepción church anchor the city's downtown. The nearby El Fortín tower, a symbol of Costa Rican identity, is a short walk away. Outside the city center, the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the slopes of Barva Volcano offer hiking through some of Costa Rica's most biodiverse terrain. Coffee enthusiasts can visit working plantations in the surrounding hills where the region's renowned beans are grown and processed.
Heredia is a compact colonial city in Costa Rica's Central Valley, nestled at the foot of Barva Volcano just 11 km (7 miles) north of San José. Known as the "City of Flowers," it combines a well-preserved historic center with access to lush cloud forest and working coffee farms. It offers the rare chance to experience authentic Costa Rican culture without the tourist crowds of better-known destinations, making it an ideal day trip for travelers who want depth over spectacle.
While San José is Costa Rica's urban and commercial hub, Heredia offers a quieter, more intimate version of Central Valley life. The colonial architecture is better preserved, the streets are less congested, and the city sits at a higher elevation, giving it a noticeably cooler and greener atmosphere. The immediate access to volcanic slopes and cloud forest also means you can move seamlessly from a city plaza to genuine wilderness within a short drive, something San José does not offer at the same scale.
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So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
