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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 9 days before pickup. The average price then is just R399/day – about 1 219% 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 R410 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R640. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R453

February

R460

March

R503

April

R559

May

R625

June

R460

July

R526

August

R410

September

R468

October

R446

November

R441

December

R640

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla 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 5 January 2026.

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 5 January 2026.

  • 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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