So you are thinking of taking a trip to beautiful Granada, Nicaragua. It's a good choice. Granada is an old colonial city in Nicaragua, and has a lot of interesting features you may wish to see while you are staying there.
While Granada, Nicaragua is not a particularly large town, you will find that you will want to rent a car to get around town in, and also if you want to travel to other nearby cities. One of the best reasons to rent a car in Granada, is that you don't want to be paying $1 USD for every place you want to go. While it may not seem like much, $1 USD to go from the park to the pub day in and day out, can really start to add up over the long term.
Another reason you will want to rent a car during your stay in Granada, Nicaragua, is the freedom it will afford you. You aren't limited by the lack of taxi services at 3AM if you want to go clubbing in Managua, or if you want to take an early jaunt out to the Monkey Hut and feed the monkeys.
There are several well known car rental agencies in Granada Nicaragua. The two most popular car rental agencies you will find are Budget and Alamo. I would recommend using one of these two companies, as you can rent locally, in case you arrive in Granada by taxi from the airport, and when you are heading back for home, you can always leave the rental car at the airport at the kiosks you can find for them there.
There are some things you will need to consider when you are renting a car in Granada, Nicaragua.
One of the things you need to consider is that the price you see listed is not the price you are going to be paying. It is the law in Nicaragua, that every person who is going to be driving the car gets insurance, and that you hand over the driver's licenses of everyone who will be driving. While the car rental itself may only cost $49 per day, you may well find yourself paying close to $100 per day, depending on the kind of rental car you get, and what sorts of insurance you need to purchase with it.
Another thing you will need to consider when you are renting a car in Granada, Nicaragua, is that you will want to document any scrapes, dents, or other visible damage the car has before you take it out of the lot. It is a good idea to take a camera and document any scratches or anything you find out of the ordinary, as you don't want to be held responsible for those damages later, especially due to the fact that car repairs in Granada Nicaragua can be quite expensive.
As long as you keep the above things in mind when you are renting a car in Granada, Nicaragua, you will have a great time, and will be able to truly enjoy what the amazing colonial city of Nicaragua has to offer.