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Cheap Car Rentals in Nicaragua

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Popular car types in Nicaragua

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Nicaragua and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 July 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Cheapflights insights for Nicaragua car rentals

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 rentals in Nicaragua, make your reservation 59 days before pickup. The average price then is just $46/day – about 46% 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 $42 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $66. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$49

February

$50

March

$52

April

$55

May

$61

June

$45

July

$51

August

$64

September

$50

October

$42

November

$47

December

$66

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

Standard cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Nicaragua. SUV (Toyota Land Cruiser) and Mini (Citroen C3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nicaragua.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nicaragua?

In Nicaragua, Avis, Dollar, and Thrifty have 13 locations, more than any other rental 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 12 July 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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 July 2025.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in Nicaragua?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Nicaragua.

Car rentals by fuel type in Nicaragua

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Nicaragua. Deals were last updated on 12 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Nicaragua. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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