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Cheap Car Rentals in Nicaragua

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Nicaragua, book about 36 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿724, which is about 2,288% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Nicaragua is August, when you can expect to pay ฿779/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nicaragua is May (฿1,196/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿880

February

฿892

March

฿957

April

฿1,063

May

฿1,196

June

฿875

July

฿1,003

August

฿779

September

฿890

October

฿849

November

฿839

December

฿1,193

What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy 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. 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 rental agencies in Nicaragua known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Nicaragua. Reviews were last updated on 19 January 2026.

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 January 2026.

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

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

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