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Nicaragua Car Rental Mini Guide

Car hire in Nicaragua will really enhance your holiday experience and at a low price, meaning that it is within the holiday budget of most travellers. A 4x4 or SUV hire car is recommended, for some of the roads can be treacherous when wet but we have all kinds of vehicles to suit all requirements available to pre-book on our website. By all means look at the deals offered by our competitors for we are confident you’ll find that not only do we offer the best price but we also offer the most comprehensive package for car hire in Nicaragua.

Is it safe to rent a car in Nicaragua?

After years of being a dangerous country to visit, Nicaragua has finally made it onto the world map of must-see destinations. The country has many different environments and with a rental car you can explore the lake region, drive through the untouched rainforest or cross the grassy lowlands that border the Caribbean.

Roads outside of Managua are often in a poor state of repair and if you are planning to drive beyond the city limits, renting a 4x4 is the safest option.

Nicaragua Factfile

  • Nicaragua is the largest country on the narrow strip of land that separates the two continents of South and North America
  • Nicaragua was named after the local native leader Nicarao and agua, the Spanish for water, referring to the two huge lakes located inland
  • The country was first conquered by Spain in 1524 and gained its independence in 1821. Since then it has been on a rollercoaster of fortunes with earthquakes and civil war hampering its efforts to grow economically

Cheapest car hire in Nicaragua

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 78.95 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 552.68 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 78.95 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 552.68 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 80.53 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 563.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 80.53 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 563.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 80.88 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 566.16 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 80.88 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 566.16 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 82.50 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 577.51 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Celerio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 82.50 EUR/day
Suzuki Celerio

7 Days rental at 577.51 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 89.22 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 624.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 91.39 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 639.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 102.64 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 718.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 102.64 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 718.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 102.64 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 718.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 102.64 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 718.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 104.22 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 729.57 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Daihatsu Bego

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 104.22 EUR/day
Daihatsu Bego

7 Days rental at 729.57 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Hilux

4 Adults, 4 Doors

From 105.01 EUR/day
Toyota Hilux

7 Days rental at 735.09 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.74 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 453.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 66.32 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 464.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 66.32 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 464.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.32 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 464.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.32 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 464.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 67.94 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 475.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 67.94 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 475.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.94 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 475.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 80.53 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 563.75 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 77.37 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 541.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 79.26 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 554.86 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.11 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 679.82 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.11 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 679.82 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.11 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 679.82 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.48 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 696.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.48 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 696.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.48 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 696.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.22 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 729.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Nicaragua

  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Nicaragua
  • There are no toll roads in Nicaragua, we still suggest you carry a small amount of cash at all times
  • The alcohol limit when driving in Nicaragua is 50mg (0.05% BAC)
  • Leading car rental agents such as Sixt, Alamo and Budget all have car rental offices in Nicaragua
 

Popular car hire destinations in Nicaragua

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Nicaragua

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    45kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    NIO  46.76/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    NIO

    Currency

  •  

    NO

    Tolls

  •  

    25

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Average prices per day for car hire in Nicaragua

ItemPercent
January€ 73
February€ 76
March€ 74
April€ 71
May€ 70
June€ 73
July€ 83
August€ 70
September€ 72
October€ 72
November€ 65
December€ 82
ItemPercent
January€ 67
February€ 66
March€ 65
April€ 62
May€ 63
June€ 65
July€ 69
August€ 59
September€ 61
October€ 61
November€ 60
December€ 69
ItemPercent
January€ 51
February€ 57
March€ 62
April€ 54
May€ 59
June€ 59
July€ 74
August€ 59
September€ 59
October€ 57
November€ 66
December€ 62
ItemPercent
January€ 89
February€ 92
March€ 89
April€ 88
May€ 92
June€ 92
July€ 99
August€ 91
September€ 90
October€ 88
November€ 88
December€ 105
ItemPercent
January€ 44
February€ 46
March€ 45
April€ 42
May€ 46
June€ 48
July€ 53
August€ 45
September€ 46
October€ 45
November€ 41
December€ 53
ItemPercent
January€ 86
February€ 94
March€ 100
April€ 71
May€ 107
June€ 109
July€ 127
August€ 110
September€ 110
October€ 108
November€ 98
December€ 145
ItemPercent
January€ 81
February€ 80
March€ 80
April€ 75
May€ 78
June€ 85
July€ 88
August€ 77
September€ 80
October€ 80
November€ 81
December€ 84
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Nicaragua

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.13

€ 1.28

Jul , 2022

€ 1.16

€ 1.31

Aug , 2022

€ 1.17

€ 1.33

Sep , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.37

Oct , 2022

€ 1.20

€ 1.36

Nov , 2022

€ 1.19

€ 1.35

Dec , 2022

€ 1.14

€ 1.29

Jan , 2023

€ 1.11

€ 1.25

Feb , 2023

€ 1.11

€ 1.25

Mar , 2023

€ 1.13

€ 1.28

Apr , 2023

€ 1.08

€ 1.22

May , 2023

€ 1.09

€ 1.23

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.09 1.23
Apr , 2023 1.08 1.22
Mar , 2023 1.13 1.28
Feb , 2023 1.11 1.25
Jan , 2023 1.11 1.25
Dec , 2022 1.14 1.29
Nov , 2022 1.19 1.35
Oct , 2022 1.20 1.36
Sep , 2022 1.21 1.37
Aug , 2022 1.17 1.33
Jul , 2022 1.16 1.31
Jun , 2022 1.13 1.28

Car rental price statistics in Nicaragua

  • € 453.18
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 121.32
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Fortuner
  • 184
    Total cars available
     
  • 54
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Yaris
  • 44
    Location with most cars:
    Managua - Augusto C. Sandino - Airport
  • € 64.7 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    ENTERPRISE - Managua - City Centre
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