Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel

Rental Car

Costa Rica Car Rental Shopping Made Easy

Costa Rica rental car shopping can be stressful. Rental cars in Costa Rica can be very expensive. To help with your rental car research, we have created this page.

You can use one of our trusted rental car partners Adobe Rent a Car or EC Rental a Car. We have also provided you with contacts to other booking options for help with booking your rental car.

We suggest you shop around and compare the prices available from one of our trusted partners or by getting a quote from one of the other booking options provided. Be sure to understand the cancelation policies if you plan to book a few reservations and then cancel the more expensive ones later.

If you would like to rent your 4X4 here in Uvita you can choose Adobe, EC, or Alamo as they each have offices here in town. Hertz and Solid also have offices but sometimes are not as easy to get available rentals from due to lack of inventory in the local office.

Our Car Rental Recommendations

You must reserve a 4×4 in order to drive up the mountain road to Nature’s Edge.

Our rental car recommendation is an automatic full size 4X4 similar to:

Alternative 4X4s with less power than full size 4X4s will be fine for 2 people. However, you could have issues on the mountain road if you are traveling with more than 2 people or heavy luggage.

The Suzuki Jimny 4×4 is another fine alternative for 2 people.

We do not recommend the smaller compact less powerful 4X4s (Daihatsu Terios Begos, Toyota RAV4, or similar smaller compact cars). Although former guests have been able to arrive fine with these, you may experince some issues.

Other Recommendations

  • Check the rental car for good tires. Sometimes you may need to ask for a different car if the tires on the car they want to give you are worn out.
  • DO NOT FORGET to ask the rental car agent how to engage the 4X4 before you leave their office.
  • A two wheel drive (2WD), or all wheel drive (AWD) vehicle will not make it up our mountain road, do not listen to any rental car agent that tries to tell you otherwise.
  • We suggest you rent a Wi-Fi Hot Spot Router, as this will allow you to have Internet for WhatsApp, Waze, and Google Maps during your trip.

Car Rental Discount Available

Adobe Rent a Car


Our agreement with Adobe Rent a Car gives Nature’s Edge guests a discount along with other benefits. To get these benefits you must book by clicking here or on the book here image below. Cars can be rented from any of the rental companies local offices.

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You can book the rental car for your entire stay, even if you are only joining us for a short duration of your time in Costa Rica.

Guests of Nature’s Edge enjoy the following benefits when booking through the link provided above. Discounts vary based on season and demand.

  • FREE SECOND DRIVER – Usually, this costs an extra amount per day. This is added automatically onto your reservation when you book with our trusted partner.
  • FREE CAR DELIVERY/ PICK UP – Adobe is happy to drop off or pick up your car for free within 12 miles of any of their office locations. Just indicate which hotel, resort, Airbnb, hostel etc. you will be staying at in the comments section of the reservation form. You can add any other details about having your car delivered as well. If you are staying over 12 miles away Adobe may charge a small delivery fee.
  • FREE AIRPORT PICKUP – There are no rental car companies located at the San Jose and Liberia Airports. Instead, you will need to drive 10-15 minutes from the airport to the Adobe office location. Adobe is more than happy to pick you up for free at the airport. Just make sure to indicate your flight number and arrival time in the comments section of your rental reservation. Someone from Adobe will be waiting for you with a sign when you exit the airport.

EC Rental Car


EC Rent a Car has offered exceptional personalized service for over 30 years. As a guest of Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel you will receive some extra benefits, which include:

  • FREE SECOND DRIVER – Usually, this costs an extra amount per day. This is added automatically onto your reservation when you book with our trusted partner.
  • FREE HOTEL DELIVERY – EC Rent A Car is happy to drop off or pick up your car for free within close proximity of their office. Just indicate which hotel, resort, Airbnb, hostel etc. you will be staying at when booking your reservation.
  • FREE AIRPORT PICKUP – There are no rental car companies located at the San Jose Airport. Instead, you will need to drive 10-15 minutes from the airport to the EC office location.
  • UNLIMITED MILEAGE – As long as you reserve a car for more than 3 days, you can drive the car all over Costa Rica
  • 24 HOUR ASSISTANCE
  • PERSONALIZED QUOTE – EC Rent A Car provides you with a personalize quote and service from their dedicated customer service team.

To request your rental quote, send our dedicated contact an email or WhatsApp (links below) with the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Dates of rental (Start Date and End Date)
  • Pick Up and Drop Off Location (SJO – San Jose Airport or Uvita – Our Hometown)
  • If you need the rental car dropped off at a hotel in San Jose, let them know
  • Type of 4X4 you want – we suggest asking for a quote for both the mid-size and full-size to compare
  • Mention you were referred by Nature’s Edge Hotel in Uvita to our partner benefits

Email EC Rent a Car directly at reservaciones@ecrentacar.cr.

You can also reach EC Rent a Car by WhatsApp.

Other Car Rental Car Options

While Adobe Rental Car and EC Rent A Car have been our trusted partners for a long time, we understand it is always good to research other options as rental cars in Costa Rica can be very expensive.

Stress Free Costa Rica Rental Car Shopping

We know Costa Rica rental car shopping can be very stressful. Below are some additional resources for partners who can assist you with booking a rental car.

Compare prices with our Adobe Rent a Car or EC Rental a Car Partnerships and our other booking options to be sure you are getting the best deal.

We suggest you reserve the largest 4X4 you can afford especially during the rainy season as our mountain road is very steep. The more power your 4X4 has the better.

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Our valued travel planning partner can help reserve the right rental car for you through Solid, Vamos, or EC Rental Car Companies. Let her do the comparison shopping for you.

Email Costa Rica Traveling tours directly at crtravellingtours@gmail.com and ask for a rental car quote.

You can also reach Costa Rica Traveling Tours by WhatsApp.

Uvita Information Center

Our valued travel planning partner can help reserve a rental car for you through Alamo Rental Car.

Learn more about rental cars available from Uvita Information Center here.

Complete Uvita Information Center’s online form to request information on booking your rental car.

Contact Uvita Information Center by WhatsApp.

Sun Valley Rent A Car

Many of our guests have used this company and highly recommend them.

Learn more about Sun Valley Rent A Car here.

Book your rental car reservation with Sun Valley Rent A Car here.

Their daily rates are ALL INCLUSIVE and already include the Mandatory Third Party Liability and Basic Collision Damage Waiver at NO extra charge. You may want to consider the additional coverage for peace of mind.

A special discount may be applied if you mention in the comment section that you were referred to Sun Valley by Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel. This must be done at time of booking online.

More Questions About Planning Your Costa Rica Trip

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