Nicaragua

Cheap Car Hire in Nicaragua

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Nicaragua car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Nicaragua. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 novembre 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 77 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $32, which is about 3% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Nicaragua?

Looking to hire a car in Nicaragua? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $17.61/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $28.26/day.

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

At Nicaragua, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $40. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $57 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 May, with an average daily rate of just $40. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $57 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

$43

February

$48

March

$48

April

$52

May

$40

June

$46

July

$52

August

$54

September

$43

October

$43

November

$46

December

$57

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Full-size cars (Class Full-size 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.

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 27 novembre 2025.

National

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Alamo

7.9
Good
11 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

7.7
Good
3 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Ace

7.0
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

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

6.7
Okay
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
3 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews13 locations
Overview

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 27 novembre 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Nicaragua?

    The most popular car hire company at Nicaragua is Hertz. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at $42/day about 80% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

  • 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.

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