Mytanfeet is happy to share our partnership with a Costa Rican operated car rental agency, Adobe Rent a Car, to offer our readers an exclusive Costa Rica car rental discount and extra benefits.
We have been partners with Adobe Rent a Car since early 2014, helping thousands of Mytanfeet readers save money and have a stress free renting car experience in Costa Rica.
This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if you choose to purchase, at no extra cost to you. Listed prices are quoted in USD and are estimates. More info: Disclosure. Mytanfeet is a registered Costa Rican travel consulting company based in Guanacaste. Mytanfeet LLC is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel, Registration NO. ST44660.
What To Know About the Mytanfeet Costa Rica Car Rental Discount
There is a widget in the section below where you can check for availability and make quotes or reservations.
1. The discount is automatically included in the widget.
2. The discount is is off the car rental rate and a minimum of 10%.*
3. The extra benefits/freebies are automatically included (listed below).
4. If you go to Adobecar.com directly instead of using the widget, you can enter our promo code MYTFT to get our discount and freebies.
*Rates and blackout dates set by Adobe. Discount may fluctuate as it depends on availability but the minimum is always at least 10% off the car rental rate. Conditions apply.*
Use the Widget Below to Book With the Mytanfeet Costa Rica Car Rental Discount
If the widget asks you for a corporate login, please click here and use the widget on that page, it has our discount and freebies automatically included.
The widget does not allow reservations that starts in less than 24 hours. Please contact us to assist you.
If you need to rent for more than 30 days, please contact us to assist you in a long term reservation.
Mytanfeet Extra Benefits & Freebies
- Two FREE additional drivers
- 0% deductible from the Liability Protection Insurance (up to $20,000 – normally 20%)
- $500 USD deposit instead of $1000 USD for rentals that include Liability and Car Protection insurance or Liability, Car Protection and Extended Insurance* For all rentals that decline Car Protection insurance, your deposit will be $750 USD regardless if you purchase Extended insurance or not.**
- $750 USD deposit instead of the original $1000 USD deposit for all rentals that decline Car Protection Insurance (CDW)**
- Road assistance on all rentals (normally only included in Extended Protection insurance)
- Free SIM card with 1000 CRC preloaded credit for the duration of your booking
- Free child booster and baby seats, as many as needed
- Included shuttle pick up & drop off to the airport from their office and vice versa
- Complimentary car delivery and pick up at select hotels between the hours of 830 AM to 430 PM if available***
- Free surf racks on cars that can have them
- Free luggage cover on cars that use them
- Free small or medium cooler if available
- Free backseat dog covers. Adobe is pet friendly.
- If you rent a portable WIFI for more than 10 days, the service will be for FREE after the 10th day. You pay only for the first 10 days. The Wifi is not free.
Automatically included in the widget: free drivers, road assistance, deposit benefit and 0% deductible on Liability Insurance up to $20,000 USD
Must write in comment section to add to your booking: prepaid SIM card, cooler, baby and booster seats, dog seat cover, luggage cover and surf racks.
**Deposit benefits apply only to those using a credit card. Debit card payers have a $1000 USD deposit and they cannot decline CDW.**
***Car delivery depends on your hotel as Adobe will either send a shuttle to take you to the office to collect the car or deliver your car to the hotel.***
Mytanfeet Customer Service
Every reservation will receive personalized customer service from the Mytanfeet team to make sure your booking is perfect.
We guarantee to answer your questions and comments within 24 hours of the initial reservation.
Requirements to Rent a Car With Adobe Rent a Car
1. Must be at least 23 years old to rent.
2. Valid original passport with valid stamp into the country.
3. Physical driver’s license that is valid for the legal term of your stay in Costa Rica. If your driver’s license is not in Latin alphabet, you must present an international driver’s license.
4. Physical credit card with enough funds for the deposit and rental cost with the cardholder present when collecting the car. Accepted credit cards: VISA, American Express and MasterCard. Digital cards and cash are not accepted.
5. Must have been driving legally for at least 2 years.
Photocopies, temporary licenses, photographs and temporary permits are not accepted. A physical passport and physical driver’s license must be presented.
These documents cannot be expired or will expire during your legal stay in Costa Rica.
How to Use the Widget
- Select your Pick up office.
- If returning to the same office, leave the box “Return to same location?” checked.
- If not – uncheck it and select your Drop Off office.
- Select your Pick up date.
- Select your Pick up time.
- Choose your Return date.
- Choose your return time.
- Click “Search” to show availability in the same tab.
- Select the car you want.
- Review your booking. You will see the baby seat, booster seat and cooler have a “Free” symbol next to them.
- Select your insurances and extras.
- Enter the main contract holder’s information for the booking.
- If you are picking up at an airport, enter your airline and flight number of the flight leg arriving in Costa Rica
- If you are not picking up at the airport and want your car delivered to your hotel, select “Delivery location” and write the name of your hotel.
- In the “Other remarks” box, please write any of the Mytanfeet freebies you want, such as prepaid SIM card, cooler, surf racks, luggage cover, dog seat cover and baby/booster seats.
- If you want Adobe to collect your car from your hotel, please write that in the “Other remarks” box, including your hotel and pick up time.
- Tick the boxes to Accept the requirements and Confirm the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Complete your booking: Click this if you want to make an official booking. An email confirmation will be sent to you.
Hold this rate: Click this if you do not want to make an official booking yet. An email quote will be sent to you and this rate will be held for seven days only. You can confirm this quote using the email.
Mytanfeet Costa Rica Car Rental Discount FAQ
Below are commonly asked questions about the discount.
What is the Difference To Book Through Mytanfeet vs. Adobe Directly?
Adobe Rent a Car is the car rental agency that Mytanfeet works with.
Mytanfeet is a Costa Rican travel consulting company and licensed agency in both Costa Rica and the United States. Adobe Rent a Car is a business partner.
Mytanfeet has partnered with Adobe Rent a Car since 2014, offering exclusive discounts and extra benefits to help readers enjoy a smooth and stress free car rental experience in Costa Rica.
When you book through Mytanfeet, by using our widget or the promo code (MYTFT), you will receive our car rental discount and extra benefits, which you won’t receive if you book through Adobe Rent a Car directly.
Furthermore, you will receive Mytanfeet premium customer service, as we give personal attention to every single reader who reserves a car through us.
Disclaimer: We receive a small commission for each reservation made through our widget at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Mytanfeet!
About Mytanfeet Costa Rica Travel
Below is a short introduction to Mytanfeet Costa Rica Travel. To learn more, you can go to our About Us page.
Mytanfeet is a travel blog dedicated to traveling in Costa Rica, as well as a travel company, run by Yeison and Samantha, a married couple who has been living in Costa Rica full time together since 2012.
Yeison is a Costa Rican, born and raised. He has worked in the tourism industry for more than 20 years.
Samantha was born and raised in the United States, and moved to Costa Rica in 2012 to be with Yeison.
Together, they started Mytanfeet to help travelers have a worry free, stress free and unforgettable vacation in Costa Rica.
Mytanfeet has over 600 free detailed guides and videos, to help travelers plan their trip from start to finish.
In addition, Mytanfeet has partnered with several businesses to offer discounts, like this Costa Rica car rental discount, to help their loyal readers save money.
Do You Have a Promo Code Along With the Widget?
Yes, if for some reason you don’t use the widget and go to Adobecar.com directly, enter our promo code MYTFT in the box that says “add a discount coupon.”
The promo code will activate our discount and extra benefits.
Why Book With Adobe Rent a Car vs. an International Company?
Adobe Rent a Car is a 100% Costa Rican operated car rental company that has been in business for over 30 years.
They are the second largest car rental company in Costa Rica, offering all-inclusive pricing which means all insurances, taxes and fees are included in the final price.
With Adobe, you won’t have ANY surprises when you pick up your car. The total price you see on your confirmation will be the final total price you pay.
NO extra insurances, fees or taxes are added at the counter when you pick up your Adobe Rent a Car rental car.
What is the Costa Rican Mandatory Car Insurance?
Costa Rica has a mandatory car rental insurance which is called the Liability Protection, or PLI.
With Adobe Rent a Car, the PLI includes coverage up to $20,000 USD in 3rd party damages with a 20% deductible (Mytanfeet readers get 0% deductible), along with coverage of 3rd parties not in the car (i.e pedestrian) up to $100,000 USD with 0 deductible.
This PLI insurance is mandatory in Costa Rica and cannot be removed.
What Are the Other Car Rental Insurance Options with Adobe Rent a Car?
Adobe Rent a Car offers three insurances online when you make a reservation.
Liability (PLI) as mentioned above, is the mandatory insurance.
Car Protection (CDW or LDW) covers damages of the rented car in an accident, collision or roll over. In case of total or partial theft of the rented car, the Car Protection also covers any financial losses due to the theft. This insurance can be declined by using credit card coverage.
Extended Protection (SPP) covers $2,000,000 USD third parties damage, and it has $0 deductible in collision, roll over, and theft. It covers vandalism, windows, damaged tires (FLAT TIRES NOT INCLUDED), road assistance 24/7 and tow truck. This insurance is optional.
Third Party Waiver (TPW, offered ONLY in person)
The TPW, is offered ONLY in person by the Adobe agent and only to clients who decline the Car Protection Insurance. The TPW insurance is optional.
It increases your third party (Liability) coverage to $4 million USD from $20,000 USD. The Liability deductible goes down to $0 USD from 20%. This insurance costs $9.99 + tax USD a day.
Read exactly how Adobe Rent a car insurance works in this post.
Can I Decline Car Rental Insurance and Use my Credit Card Coverage in Costa Rica?
Yes, you can decline the Car Protection insurance when you rent with Adobe Rent a Car.
You need to provide proof of coverage in form of a letter from your credit card company. The letter needs to have the credit card company name, the cardholder name and the last four digits of your credit card number.
If you do not have car rental coverage from your credit card, then you will have to take Car Protection.
Please carefully read over exactly what your credit card company will cover, including but not limited to number of passengers, length of car rental period and type of car.
For example, credit card companies might not cover vehicles that carry 8 or more passengers so the insurance cannot be declined when renting a vehicle such as the Hyundai Staria as that has over 8 seats. Or some credit card companies may not cover trucks. Some companies only cover insurance for 30 days.
When Do I Pay For My Rental?
You will pay for your Adobe Rent a Car car rental reservation at the time you collect the car and sign the paperwork.
Adobe Rent a Car does need your credit card details to confirm your reservation. They will ask you for these details a few days before your reservation begins.
You can also add it yourself online via their secure system.
This information backs up the reservation.
How Much is the Deposit For My Reservation?
Adobe Rent a Car requires a security deposit which will be held for the length of the reservation. It will be released when the reservation is over.
Their normal deposit is $1000 USD and we have the following benefit for Mytanfeet readers.
$500 USD deposit for rentals that include Liability and Car Protection insurance or Liability, Car Protection and Extended insurance.
$750 USD deposit for all rentals that decline Car Protection Insurance (CDW).
Please make sure your credit card limit is sufficient for the deposit and the amount of the reservation.
Important: This deposit benefit is for those using a credit card ONLY.
If you use a debit card, the deposit is $1000 USD, no exceptions. No deposit benefit for those using a debit card. Debit card deposits can take up to 7 days to return to your account.
Can Adobe Shuttle Me To Their Office From the Airport?
Yes! Adobe offers a free meet and greet at the airport. Their shuttle will meet you at San Jose International Airport or Guanacaste Airport to take you to their nearby office to pick up your car.
Their offices are about a 10-15 minute drive from the airport.
When you exit the airport terminal, look for the Adobe agent wearing a blue shirt, holding a sign with their logo on it. The agent will bring you to their shuttle.
For the return, you will drop off the car at their office and they will shuttle you to the airport.
Please make sure to arrive at the Adobe office with plenty of time to arrive at the airport at least 2-3 hours before your flight.
For early morning flights, both airport offices receive cars starting at 5 AM. Please include a note that you require 5 AM drop off so Adobe is aware they should be expecting you for an early morning return.
Can I Get My Car at the Airport Instead of the Office?
Unfortunately, no. This option is not available, due to the small infrastructure of the airports.
I Land Late At Night, Can I Still Get My Car?
Yes. If you land late, such as after 9 PM and want your car, Adobe Rent a Car will stay open for you.
Please let us know in the “Other Remarks” section that your flight lands late and you want the car so we can make sure Adobe Rent a Car is aware.
What Is the Free Car Delivery and Pick Up?
Mytanfeet readers get free delivery and pick up to certain hotels near their office during delivery hours, dependent upon availability.
Please write in the “Other remarks” box the name of your hotel name and pick up/delivery time.
Hours of this service are normally 830 AM to 430 PM and it is first come, first serve so you must write a note to make arrangements with Adobe.
Depending on your hotel, Adobe will either send a shuttle to pick you up and take you to their office to get the car, or deliver the car directly to your hotel.
We will inform you which option is available and help you arrange the details.
Can I Use a Debit Card?
Yes, but there are conditions to using a debit card.
The Adobe agent will explain to you all the conditions to using a debit card. Then you will need to sign the agreement acknowledging the conditions of using a debit card.
Some conditions are that your deposit will take longer to return (up to 7 days).
Another is that you will NOT receive any of our deposit benefits. The deposit is $1000 USD for using a debit card, no exceptions.
Furthermore, the Car Protection Insurance cannot be declined when paying with a debit card.
If you own one of the cards that work as both a debit and credit card, Adobe will treat it as a debit card.
Adobe Rent a Car does not accept cash.
Can I Use Apple Pay?
Adobe Rent a Car does not accept Apple Cards or any type of digital card.
A physical credit card is required and the credit card holder must be present at the time of collecting the car and signing the paperwork.
What is Included in the Countrywide Road Assistance?
All Mytanfeet reservations have countrywide road assistance included.
This road assistance is normally only included in the Extended Total Protection insurance.
It includes assistance in situations such as battery replacements (if you leave lights on), if you lock keys inside the car and towing as well as 24/7-365 days access to their emergency line.
Flat tires are NOT included in roadside assistance. Adobe Rent a Car provides all the tools to change a tire.
You need to change the tire yourself and then go to any Adobe Rent a Car office to change out the spare.
If you need assistance in changing the flat tire, you can go to any gas station in Costa Rica and they will help you for a small fee.
How Do I Know That I’m *Really* Getting a Discount?
Please go to the Adobe Rent a Car Costa Rica direct website and compare the prices.
The Mytanfeet Costa Rica car rental discount is at least 10% off the car rental rate (base rate). The discount is not off of the insurance.
**All prices are set by Adobe Rent a Car. Blackout dates and conditions apply**
What is Adobe Rent a Car Changes and Cancellation Policy?
The Adobe Rent a Car cancellation policy is if cancelled in more than 72 hours of pick up time and date, there is no penalty fee.
If you cancel in less than 72 hours before arrival or don’t pick up the car at all (this is called a “no show”), the penalty is the equivalent to two days of rent.
For any changes, please contact us or Adobe Rent a Car to request the changes.
I Want to Know More About Renting a Car in Costa Rica
We have a ton of tips for renting a car in Costa Rica to help you decide if you should rent a car for your trip or not.
Please check our renting a car in Costa Rica guide. You can also contact us and we can help you decide if renting a car, or taking other forms of transportation is best for you.
Do I Need a 4×4 in Costa Rica?
It depends on where you’re going and when you are visiting. The main roads, highways and the city roads are paved but there are many places where the roads aren’t.
In the dry season, many places are fine to get to with a 2wd high clearance SUV.
Read our Costa Rica road conditions post to see what the roads are like for popular destinations and routes to see if you need a 4×4.
Feel free to ask us if you need a 4×4 or not, as we have traveled extensively throughout the country and can give you advice on the best type of car for your trip.
We also have an in-depth driving in Costa Rica guide to stay safe on the road.
Do I Need a GPS in Costa Rica?
Adobe Rent a Car does not offer GPS rental, but they do offer a Wi-FI hot spot.
The Wi-Fi hot spot is a portable Wi-Fi device, which can connect up to 5 devices and has unlimited data. You can connect your phone to it and use Waze, Google Maps, and other apps.
Our Wi-Fi benefit is if your rental period is for more than 10 days, you will pay only for the first 10 days of the Wi-Fi rental rate. The days after the 10th day are free.
Can You Help Me With My Reservation?
Yes absolutely! Our team will be happy to assist you. Please contact us and we will get back to you shortly.
K says
Hello, I wanted to rent a car and was checking the price. But it’s only 0.87/day cheaper than the regular price at Adobe website?
Sammi says
What days and car are you looking for? Some dates depending on the season may not reflect a huge discount if it’s a major holiday or peak season which are set by Adobe.
Luis says
Hi,
I’m flying into to SJO for a day trip. The site states I have to book 1 day in advance. I’ll be arriving in San Jose Airport around 1:30 PM and would like to pick the car up around 2:30 PM. Any way you could help? I’m sorry for the short notice.
Thanks!
yeison says
Hi Luis, please check your email and thank you for reading Mytanfeet
Diana says
Hi there!
We have a couple of questions:
1) We are arriving at LIR and want to pick up our rental from there and drive from Arenal/Montverde to Tamarindo. Would you recommending having a car in Tamarindo, or is it easy to get around via public transportation/taxi? We will likely only be visiting Playa Grande and Playa Conchal when in Tamarindo.
2) If we rent with Adobe, do they pick up from Airbnb locations or hotels only?
My friend and I are visiting Costa Rica at the end of the month, and have found your blog very useful – thank you in advance for your thoughts!
Sammi says
Hi Diana, if you’re only visiting Grande and Conchal, there is a shuttle from Tamarindo to Conchal that leaves and returns 3 times a day and costs $6 one way. To Grande, you can also take a shuttle or taxi so you don’t really need a car in Tamarindo if that’s all you want to do.
Adobe can only pick up from hotels for security reasons so if you guys can find out the closest hotel to your Airbnb, they can pick up from there.
Diana says
Thanks Sammi!
One last question – I found a hotel near our Airbnb, and will request they pick the car up from there. Do you know roughly what the extra fee for that is? We are picking the car off at LIR and dropping it off in Tamarindo.
yeison says
Hello Diana! there will be no extra charge for all Mytanfeet readers that are picking up the car in Liberia and returning (or pick up) the car in Tamarindo/Conchal/Flamingo there no extra fees we just need to know the name of the hotel you will be at.
Diana says
Thank you for the fast response :). Much appreciated.
yeison says
Hello Bob!
Yes, no problem one of the many benefits Mytanfeet readers have is Free deliveries and pick ups and The Apartotel La Sabana is close to Adobe Office so it will be perfect! The best way to get the discounts automatically is by making the reservation online but if you would like to make the reservation the day before over the phone you can call Adobe rent a car reservations number 2542-4800 (this is a Costa Rica phone number) and tell them that you are a Mytanfeet reader and that you want to get the discounted rate otherwise they will give you their normal rate. They also have a Toll Free number for the USA/Canada 1-855-861-1250.
Please let us know if you have any questions
Bob says
We are flying into San Jose and shuttling to Apartotel La Sabana for the night, can we pick up a car close to there ? we don’t want to get it at the airport if we don’t have to. how do I get the discounts you speak if if I don’t reserve a car before I arrive?
Bob says
If I make a reservation on line what location do I choose that is close to Apertotel La Sabana?
Sammi says
Hi Bob, you can choose San Jose and then in the comments, please write you would like the car at Apartohotel La Sabana and we will make sure the Adobe team gets the information.
J. W. says
Thank you for your great article.
On Adobe’s site I have a few questions on their quote.
Why can’t we see the break down on the price? Does it include the airport concession fees, Environmental fee, and the license plate fee? What does the Car protection offer? Is that the mandatory SLI/TPL? does is also cover CDW? Does it include taxes? some car rental quotes have taxes added.
I am trying to make this as clear as possible so I am not surprised when I show up by having more fees added at the agency.
yeison says
Hello J.W
Thank you for reading our blog! The reason why you don’t see the airport fees, environmental fees, plate fees and taxes is because Adobe don’t have those fees at all. Unfortunately some companies use this fees to make their prices more attractive, you will cars in Expedia for $9 a day but when you arrive at the airport they will tell you yes the car is $9 but there are some other “mandatory” fees like Airport fees, or plate fees? We always receive emails from readers complaining about it, they thought they will pay $9 a day and they end it up paying $90 a day.
The reason why partner with Adobe is because the rate you see in your reservation it’s final, no weird taxes or nothing you can ask any of our readers in this comment section and they will tell you that they paid what the system showed by the time they made the reservation. Also Adobe is 100% Costa Rican company and the second biggest rent a car in the country, over 1000 Mytanfeet readers rented a car last year with Adobe.
Now regarding insurance Adobe offers just 2 types of insurance one is mandatory “Car Protection” because is the one that covers third parties and that is very important here are the insurance description:
The car protection includes damages to 3rd parties for up to US$ 20,000 and for civil damages up to US$ 100,000 with zero deductible. For full or partial damage and theft to the rented vehicle, deductible is for up to US$ 1,000.
The Total protection includes damages to 3rd parties with zero deductible, and increase damages coverage for up to US$ 100,000 and for civil damages for up to US$ 4 million. For full or partial damage due to vandalism, damages to the tires or windshield, and theft to the rented vehicle deductible is for up to US$ 0
Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you again for reading Mytanfeet.com
Jim says
Thank you both so much for all of the great information!
We want to rent a small 4×4 from Adobe in March. We would like to pick up the car at the airport (SJO) and leave the car in Sierpe. I believe you mentioned this is possible, but I’m not seeing an option on their reservation site…
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Jim and Kaori
Sammi says
Hi Jim, you can write a note in the comments you would like the car picked up at Sierpe Dock. There are extra charges for this since it’s a different pick up and drop off location but it is possible. Once you make your reservation, you’ll receive an email confirmation and we’ll make sure Adobe changes the drop off location to Sierpe dock.
Marie Dubois says
I want to use your car rental link but I don’t see Liberia on there. I need a car this week. The link was there before but now it’s gone. Can you advise? thanks/.
Sammi says
Hi Marie, Liberia is under “Aeropuerto de Liberia LIR” You can select that one to pick up the car at the office or at the airport.
alyssa says
Hello!
I was wondering if adobe rents cars to people between 18-25 y/o?
Sammi says
Hi Alyssa, the minimum age for renting a car in Costa Rica is 23.
yeison says
Hello Holly,
Thanks for reading the blog! Once you are in the Poas Volcano area you can also visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens they sell one day tickets, The Doka Estate Coffee tour in my opinion is the best in the country, you can also visit local towns and markets in the area they are very interesting. In the Manuel Antonio Area definitely hike the park here is our guide Hiking Manuel Antonio National Park and spend the afternoon in one of the many beaches of the park.
In the Jaco area there are some viewpoints that are nice to visit, and if you want to explore a different beach there is a beach call Playa blanca like 15 km outside Jaco, you can also go to Playa Hermosa and see all the good surfers. The reservations system is back now and please feel free to check rates and do not hesitate to contact us again if you have any questions.