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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 15 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$18+

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Compact

Compact

$20+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$26+

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SUV

SUV

$116+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$55+

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Mini

Mini

$17+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$109+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$32+

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Nicaragua, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $38, which is about 27% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Nicaragua?

Looking to hire a car in Nicaragua? Payless had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $7.02/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $7.32/day.

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

At Nicaragua, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $36. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging $52 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Nicaragua, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $36. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging $52 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$52

February

$36

March

$40

April

$46

May

$49

June

$45

July

$38

August

$38

September

$41

October

$38

November

$41

December

$47

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Passenger van cars (Class Minivan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini 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. L&M Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Nicaragua at 1.

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Top hire 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 15 July 2026.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
9 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Budget

8.1
Very Good
2 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.8
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Ace

6.4
Okay
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Payless

6.0
Okay
3 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
3 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Hertz

5.6
Fair
2 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Nicaragua?

    At $31/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Managua than any other city in Nicaragua. The cheapest price found in Nicaragua was for $19/day in Managua.

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

    In Nicaragua, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Nicaragua

Browse car hires by fuel type in Nicaragua. Deals were last updated on 15 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Nicaragua. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$44+

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