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Cheap Car Rentals in Nicaragua from C$ 16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Nicaragua with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Nicaragua car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Nicaragua. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 29

Cheapest price per day

C$ 16

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Nicaragua and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

January

C$ 40

February

C$ 42

March

C$ 42

April

C$ 44

May

C$ 33

June

C$ 44

July

C$ 51

August

C$ 40

September

C$ 37

October

C$ 36

November

C$ 42

December

C$ 54

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Nicaragua is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Nicaragua

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Nicaragua and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

There are, in total, 115 car rental locations in Nicaragua that are operated by 21 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 16/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Nicaragua rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 16+

Compact

Compact

C$ 22+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 37+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 48+

Mini

Mini

C$ 18+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 56+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 34+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 41+

Compare available car types for rental in Nicaragua

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Nicaragua to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

C$ 24 - C$ 53

All Car Types

C$ 44 - C$ 85

To rent a small car in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 34/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Nicaragua (~C$ 24/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 53/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a small car saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Nicaragua small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 61/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Nicaragua (~C$ 44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 77/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a medium car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Nicaragua medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 102/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Nicaragua (~C$ 87/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 132/day). In fact, August is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a large car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 77/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Nicaragua (~C$ 65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 94/day). In fact, April is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a SUV is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Nicaragua SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 98/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Nicaragua (~C$ 65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 131/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a pick-up truck in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 72/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Nicaragua (~C$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 104/day). In fact, April is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a pick-up truck is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Nicaragua, you would pay an average price of C$ 53/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Nicaragua (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 177/day). In fact, October is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Nicaragua. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Nicaragua, renting a luxury car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Chevrolet BoltC$ 16/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Bolt
Honda FitC$ 18/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 21/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 15 April 2025.

National

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

7.7
Good
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Budget

7.6
Good
3 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

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

Ace

7.0
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Dollar

6.4
Okay
4 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
3 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Best Nicaragua car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Nicaragua. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Nicaragua with an average daily rate of C$ 29. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Chevrolet BoltC$ 16/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Bolt
Honda FitC$ 18/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 21/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nicaragua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Nicaragua?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Alamo (7.7 rating) and Budget (7.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Nicaragua.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Nicaragua?

    When renting a car in Nicaragua, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around C$ 18/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is MINI, which starts as low as C$ 15/day.

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

    When visiting Nicaragua, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Managua where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 35/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Nicaragua was found in Managua for just C$ 24/day.

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

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

Small car rentals in Nicaragua

Find small car rental deals in Nicaragua from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Nicaragua cost an average of C$ 24 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Honda FitC$ 17/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 18/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 18/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rentals by fuel type in Nicaragua

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Nicaragua. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Nicaragua. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 46+

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