# Adobe Rent a Car Costa Rica > Adobe Rent a Car is the largest locally owned car rental company in Costa Rica, operating since 1990 (35+ years). With 16 full-service offices nationwide, a fleet of nearly 3,000 vehicles (all under two years old), a no-hidden-fees policy, and a customer-first service philosophy, Adobe serves tourists, business travelers, digital nomads, and Costa Rican residents with short-term, monthly, and long-term vehicle rentals. The company is ICT-certified and holds the Ecological Blue Flag (Bandera Azul Ecologica) and carbon-footprint certifications. Adobe Rent a Car is a 100% Costa Rican company headquartered in San Jose. It is the go-to car rental provider for visitors arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in Alajuela and Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Guanacaste. The company differentiates itself through a customer-first orientation, transparent pricing, comprehensive insurance options including a zero-deductible extended protection plan (SPP), and one of the youngest rental fleets in the country featuring brands such as Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki, Geely, Mitsubishi, Ford, Chevrolet, Isuzu, and Maxus. Adobe also operates a loyalty program called Adobe Mas for frequent local renters and a corporate rental division. The website is available in Spanish, English, German, and French. ## Company Credentials and Certifications - Founded: 1990 (35+ years of continuous operation) - Ownership: 100% Costa Rican, locally owned - Fleet: nearly 3,000 vehicles (~2,800), the largest local fleet in Costa Rica, all under two years old - Coverage: 16 full-service offices nationwide - ICT certification: registered and certified by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (Costa Rica Tourism Board) - Bandera Azul Ecologica (Ecological Blue Flag): national sustainability and environmental certification - Carbon footprint certification: measured and certified carbon footprint as part of its sustainability commitment - Chamber memberships: active member of national tourism and business chambers - Differentiator: customer-first / customer-oriented company ## Contact Information - US & Canada Toll Free: +1(877)692-9595 (8 am - 5 pm Central Time) - Costa Rica: +506 2542-4800 - WhatsApp: +506 2542-4801 - Customer Service: +506 8499-6000 / +506 8598-2222 - Email: reservas@adobecar.com - [Website](https://www.adobecar.com) ## Fleet Categories Adobe offers a wide range of vehicle categories: Mini Sedans, Economy Sedans, Compact Sedans, Intermediate Sedans, Economy SUVs (4x2), Intermediate SUVs (4x2 and 4x4), Standard SUVs, Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs, Standard Elite SUVs, Full-Size SUVs, Premium SUVs (Ford Explorer), Minivans, Pickup Trucks (4x4 Isuzu D-Max), and Cargo Vans. All vehicles are less than two years old. Brands include Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki, Geely, Mitsubishi, Ford, Chevrolet, Isuzu, and Maxus. The most popular rental is the midsize SUV 4x4 (Hyundai Tucson or similar). ## Rental Requirements - Minimum age: 23 years old - Valid driver's license issued for at least 2 years - Valid passport with Costa Rica 90-day entry permit (or original Costa Rican cedula for residents) - Credit card required for deposit (debit cards accepted for rental payment) - International driver's license required only if license is digital or in a non-Latin alphabet ## Insurance Coverage Options - Third Party Liability (LPI): Mandatory insurance in Costa Rica - Loss Damage Waiver (LDW/CDW): Covers vehicle loss, collisions, and damage - Extended Protection Coverage (SPP): Adobe's premium package with 24/7 roadside assistance, zero deductible, $2 million coverage, and vandalism protection ## Rental Types - Daily, weekend, weekly, and monthly rentals - Long-term rentals (yearly or multi-year) - Corporate rental packages - Renting (long-term leasing through sister company Adobe Total Fleet) ## Office Locations (16 Offices) ### Airport Offices - **Alajuela / SJO Airport**: 1.4 km east from Holiday Inn Express, Rio Segundo, Alajuela. Hours: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2442-2422 - **Liberia / LIR Airport**: Complex Seneca, 2 km east of the Bridge, Guanacaste. Hours: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2542-4890 ### City Offices - **San Jose (Downtown)**: Calle 34, Barrio Corazon de Jesus, San Jose (100 m west and 800 m south of the SW corner of Cementerio de Obreros). Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2542-4800 - **Uruca (Headquarters)**: Inside the Kia Uruca facilities, La Uruca, San Jose. Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sat. Phone: (506) 8655-1052 / (506) 2242-8866 - **San Pedro**: Mall Plaza Carolina, Local E-2, San Pedro. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2248-1150 - **Heredia**: Centro Comercial El Fortin, local #9, near Universidad Nacional. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Sat. Phone: (506) 2101-2147 - **Cartago**: 550 meters west of Central Park. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2592-4747 - **Grecia**: Lubricentro Oso, Grecia, Alajuela. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sat. Phone: (506) 2444-1395 - **Ciudad Quesada**: Boreal Shopping Center, Local No. 12, San Carlos. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Sat. Phone: (506) 2460-0650 - **Liberia Downtown**: In front of Super Veterinaria Liberia. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2542-4890 ### Beach & Tourism Offices - **Tamarindo/Conchal**: Centro Comercial Paseo del Mar, Conchal, Guanacaste. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2653-6262 - **Manuel Antonio/Quepos**: Downtown Quepos, in front of soccer field. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2777-4242 - **Uvita**: In front of Supermercado BM, Uvita, Puntarenas. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2743-8102 - **Puntarenas**: Hotel Fiesta Resort, El Roble. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2663-0661 ### Caribbean Offices - **Limon**: 50 meters west of Auto Banco Nacional. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2758-4042 - **Puerto Viejo**: 100 meters east of Banco de Costa Rica, Talamanca. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Phone: (506) 2750-0715 ## Key Pages by Language ### Spanish (ES) - [Homepage](https://www.adobecar.com/) - [Fleet / Flota](https://www.adobecar.com/flota/) - [Offices / Oficinas](https://www.adobecar.com/oficinas/) - [Car Rental San Jose](https://www.adobecar.com/rentar-carros-san-jose/) - [Car Rental Alajuela / SJO Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/rentar-carros-alajuela-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental Liberia / LIR Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/rentar-carros-liberia-costa-rica/) - [Insurance / Seguros](https://www.adobecar.com/seguros/seguro-auto-alquilado/) - [Services / Servicios](https://www.adobecar.com/servicios-rent-a-car/) - [Blog](https://www.adobecar.com/blog/) ### English (EN) - [Homepage](https://www.adobecar.com/en/) - [Fleet](https://www.adobecar.com/en/fleet/) - [Offices](https://www.adobecar.com/en/offices/) - [Car Rental San Jose](https://www.adobecar.com/en/rental-car-san-jose-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental Alajuela / SJO Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/en/rental-car-alajuela-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental Liberia / LIR Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/en/rental-car-libera-costa-rica/) - [Insurance](https://www.adobecar.com/en/insurances/adobe-rent-a-car-insurance-coverage/) - [Services](https://www.adobecar.com/en/services/) - [Blog](https://www.adobecar.com/en/blog/) ### French (FR) - [Homepage](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/) - [Fleet / Flotte](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/flotte-de-voitures/) - [Offices / Bureaux](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/bureaux-adobecar-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental San Jose](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/location-de-voiture-san-jose-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental Alajuela / SJO Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/adobe-rent-a-car-alajuela-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental Liberia / LIR Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/adobe-rent-a-car-a-laeroport-du-liberia/) - [Insurance / Assurance](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/services/couverture-dassurance-de-voiture-de-location-avec-adobe-rent-a-car/) - [Services](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/services-adobe-rent-a-car/) - [Blog](https://www.adobecar.com/fr/blog/) ### German (DE) - [Homepage](https://www.adobecar.com/de/) - [Fleet / Flotte](https://www.adobecar.com/de/flotte/) - [Offices / Niederlassungen](https://www.adobecar.com/de/adobecar-niederlassungen-costa-rica/) - [Car Rental San Jose](https://www.adobecar.com/de/mietwagen-san-jose-costa-rica/) - [SJO Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/de/flughafen-san-jose-sjo-mietwagen/) - [Liberia / LIR Airport](https://www.adobecar.com/de/mietwagen-liberia-costa-rica-flughafen/) - [Insurance / Versicherung](https://www.adobecar.com/de/dienstleistungen/versicherungsschutz-bei-mietautos-von-adobe-rent-a-car/) - [Blog](https://www.adobecar.com/de/blog/) ## Driving Tips for Costa Rica Costa Rica drives on the right side of the road, similar to the United States. Speed limits are 60 kph on highways, 40 kph in urban areas, and 25 kph near schools and hospitals. Seatbelts and a valid driver's license are mandatory. Roads vary from well-paved highways to steep gravel mountain roads. A 4x4 is recommended for rural and mountainous areas. The rainy season (May-November) can make roads challenging with fog, potholes, and washouts. ## Popular Destinations Accessible by Car Costa Rica's top destinations reachable with an Adobe rental include Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna, Guanacaste beaches (Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal), Santa Teresa, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the Caribbean coast, Poas and Irazu Volcanoes, Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Tortuguero (accessible via Limon). ## About the Company - Founded: 1990 - Headquarters: San Jose, Costa Rica - Type: 100% Costa Rican, locally owned - Fleet size: nearly 3,000 vehicles, the largest local fleet in Costa Rica - Offices: 16 locations nationwide - Languages: Spanish, English, German, French - Sister company: Adobe Total Fleet (long-term vehicle renting/leasing) - Loyalty program: Adobe Mas (frequent renter program for residents) - Certifications: ICT, Bandera Azul Ecologica, carbon footprint