Central America car hire

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Cheap car hire in Central America

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Hyundai Accent car
Hyundai Accent
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$8/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$8/day
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Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$9/day
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Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$12/day
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Class Full-size Car car
Class Full-size Car
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$21/day
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Toyota Avanza car
Toyota Avanza
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$39/day
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Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$29/day
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Hyundai i10 car
Hyundai i10
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$8/day
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Hyundai H-1 car
Hyundai H-1
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$80/day
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Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$94/day
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Toyota Fortuner car
Toyota Fortuner
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$54/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$10/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$17/day
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Suzuki Grand Vitara car
Suzuki Grand Vitara
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$20/day
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Toyota Raize car
Toyota Raize
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$24/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

Thrifty

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$78/day

Good deal

$77/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?

SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Central America. SUV cars in Central America cost $118/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $8/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 $39/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Central America when prices are $69/day on average, which tends to be 122% 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 $77 or less
  • Compact hire cars in Central America are around 72% 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 $107 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 San José del Cabo (20% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Central America), Mérida (20%) and Cancún (18%).

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

    On average a car hire in Central America costs $748 per week ($107 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 $3,206 per month ($107 per day).

Car hire directory

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Central America

    84 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Central America

    80 Locations

  • enterprise

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

    64 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Central America

    63 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

    56 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Central America

    54 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Central America

    51 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Central America

    49 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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