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How far in advance should I hire a car in Nicaragua?

For the best savings on car hire in Nicaragua, make your reservation 60 days before pickup. The average price then is just R418/day – about 1 272% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Nicaragua?

Planning to hire a car in Nicaragua? August is the cheapest month, costing about R406 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R628. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R504

February

R499

March

R525

April

R553

May

R628

June

R471

July

R574

August

R406

September

R474

October

R455

November

R466

December

R621

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nicaragua?

Avis has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Nicaragua at 13.

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Top rental agencies in Nicaragua

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Nicaragua known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Nicaragua. Reviews were last updated on 14 diciembre 2025.

Alamo

8,1
Very Good
10 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,8

National

7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Budget

7,7
Good
3 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Ace

7,0
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,7

Hertz

7,0
Good
2 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,7
Okay
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,7

Thrifty

6,1
Okay
3 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,1

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Dollar

6,0
Okay
4 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 diciembre 2025.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Nicaragua?

    Cars in Nicaragua are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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