Car hire in Nicaragua

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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Nicaragua car hire at a glance

Most popular providerFlexWays
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentOctober
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Nicaragua could cost, we've pulled prices from Managua.

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Cities in Nicaragua

Take a look at the different cities in Nicaragua you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in Nicaragua

If you’re flying to Nicaragua it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Nicaragua

The cheapest month to rent a car in Nicaragua is October, when the average cost per day is R 641. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is R 731. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Nicaragua is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Nicaragua could cost, we've pulled prices from Managua.

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Car hire in Nicaragua: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Nicaragua, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Nicaragua depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Nicaragua, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Nicaragua. First, you need to decide where in Nicaragua you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Nicaragua. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Nicaragua you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Managua. On average, it costs R 885 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 591 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Nicaragua

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Nicaragua is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Nicaragua is FlexWays. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with FlexWays.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 590 a day and R 1,450 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Nicaragua you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Nicaragua. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Nicaragua is Managua. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Managua.

Hire a car long term in Nicaragua

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Nicaragua with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.