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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Nicaragua, book about 37 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿805, which is about 2,426% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nicaragua?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Nicaragua is October, when you can expect to pay ฿748/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nicaragua is December (฿1,395/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
฿944
February
฿1,047
March
฿968
April
฿1,118
May
฿1,197
June
฿966
July
฿1,104
August
฿1,170
September
฿870
October
฿748
November
฿974
December
฿1,395
What car do most people hire in Nicaragua?
SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nicaragua. Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Nicaragua?
Both Dollar and Thrifty have 13 locations in Nicaragua, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 11 June 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
What side of the road do you drive on in Nicaragua?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Nicaragua.