Central America car hire

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Cheap car hire in Central America

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Volkswagen Gol car
Volkswagen Gol
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$12/day
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Chevrolet Cavalier car
Chevrolet Cavalier
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$9/day
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Dodge Attitude car
Dodge Attitude
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$12/day
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Hyundai Elantra car
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$13/day
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Class Full-size Car car
Class Full-size Car
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$12/day
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Toyota Rush car
Toyota Rush
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
$21/day
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Toyota Avanza car
Toyota Avanza
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$35/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$34/day
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Hyundai i10 car
Hyundai i10
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$20/day
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Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$94/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$10/day
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Daihatsu Terios car
Daihatsu Terios
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$14/day
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Kia Sorento car
Kia Sorento
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$22/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$38/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Budget
Standard
$38/day
$33/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Central America car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Central America with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Central America?

You should book your car hire in Central America around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Central America?

Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Central America. Full-size cars in Central America cost $125/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $10/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Central America?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Central America is September at an average cost of $37/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Central America when prices are $67/day on average, which tends to be 123% above the yearly average hire price for Central America.
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Top tips for hiring a car in Central America

  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Central America for $33 or less
  • Compact hire cars in Central America are around 73% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Central America

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Central America?

    On average a car hire in Central America costs $36 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Central America?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Central America?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Central America are Cancún (29% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Central America), San José del Cabo (15%) and Guadalajara (11%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Central America?

    On average a car hire in Central America costs $249 per week ($36 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Central America?

    On average a car hire in Central America costs $1,068 per month ($36 per day).

Car hire directory

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Central America

    84 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Central America

    84 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Central America

    66 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Central America

    65 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in Central America

    58 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Central America

    57 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Central America

    54 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Central America

    53 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Central America

    51 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Central America

    50 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in Central America

    45 Locations

  • dealrentacar

    Deal Mobility Rent a Car car hire locations in Central America

    39 Locations

Car hire locations in Central America

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