in costa rica
in costa rica
car rental
car rental
all your questions answered
renting a car is the best way to get around the country easily and with flexibility
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WHAT IS THE BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY IN COSTA RICA?
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e're loyal to Adobe Rent-a-Car. They are a local company that has great customer service, full transparency on rates, new vehicles, and more!
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IS RENTING A CAR IN COSTA RICA EXPENSIVE?
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Yes, it is expensive (in my opinion). This is because of the mandatory insurance fees. However, it is the most convenient way to get around.
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DO YOU KNOW OF ANY CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT?
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es, we have 10% discount with Adobe to pass on to you. Just click here to find out all the details
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SHOULD I RENT A 4 WHEEL DRIVE?
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For most popular destinations it is not necessary to rent a 4 wheel drive vehicle, but an SUV is always helpful.
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See? Most roads are decent.
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CAN I PICK MY CAR UP FROM THE AIRPORT?
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Adobe has an office conveniently located near the San Jose & Liberia airports. They provide free shuttle service to and from the airport.
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IS RENTAL CAR INSURANCE REQUIRED IN COSTA RICA?
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Yes, there are two mandatory rental car insurances in Costa Rica. These are Liability Protection and Car Protection.
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WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO CARRY WITH ME?
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Always have your driver’s license, passport, and car rental agreement.
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WHAT IS THE BEST GPS APP?
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The best app, hands down, is Waze. Waze is a free app that most everyone in the country uses.
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Driving is fun in
Costa Rica!
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IS COSTA RICA FULL SERVICE OR SELF SERVICE?
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All gas stations in Costa Rica are full service. That means you need to stay in your car while an attendant fills your tank with gasoline.
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WHAT IS THE DEPOSIT FOR A CAR IN COSTA RICA?
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With Adobe you will pay a $1,000 deposit. This is standard in Costa Rica, but we have heard of some companies charging more like $2,000.
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For more of your car rental questions answered, click to view the complete guide to renting a car in Costa Rica