TO BRING YOUR DOG OR CAT INTO COSTA RICA FROM THE UNITED STATES: 1. The dog or cat must be accompanied by a Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, and endorsed by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) veterinarian.

Other than driving, you will have two options for getting your pets to Costa Rica, a commercial airline or a private air charter. Commercial airlines are more cost effective with rates in the $200-300 USD range. Private charters that specialize in pet transportation can run between $5000 and $10000 per pet.

Allowing pets at your vacation home provides many benefits to your short-term rental business like: Widening your guest pool. Allowing pets can open your rental to an extra 70% of guests who own pets and don't want to leave them behind. Earning more revenue.