Nicaragua

Cheap Car Hire in Nicaragua

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Cheapflights insights for Nicaragua car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nicaragua, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Nicaragua, make your reservation 59 days before pickup. The average price then is just R424/day – about 1 265% less than the yearly average.

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

Planning to hire a car in Nicaragua? October is the cheapest month, costing about R416 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R693. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R525

February

R523

March

R543

April

R573

May

R644

June

R487

July

R592

August

R512

September

R490

October

R416

November

R482

December

R693

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nicaragua?

In Nicaragua, Avis, Dollar, and Thrifty have 13 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 24 August 2025.

National

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

7,7
Good
3 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,0

Alamo

7,6
Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Hertz

7,0
Good
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Ace

7,0
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

Dollar

6,4
Okay
4 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,2

Thrifty

5,5
Fair
3 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

5,7

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 August 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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