Traveler guide
Going to Ometepe with a rental car
Yes. You can take your LAGO vehicle on the ferry to Ometepe Island. According to the Empresa Portuaria Nacional (EPN), the ferry leaves from Puerto San Jorge, in Rivas, to Moyogalpa. Schedules and fares change: check them with EPN before you travel.
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The ferry to Ometepe
The ferry to Ometepe leaves from Puerto San Jorge, in Rivas, and arrives in Moyogalpa. LAGO allows the vehicle on the ferry. We do not publish schedules or fares because they change: check them directly with the Empresa Portuaria Nacional before you go.
Source: Empresa Portuaria Nacional: Puerto San Jorge, checked on .
Which vehicle to take
Tell us on WhatsApp how many people are traveling and what you plan to explore on the island, and we will recommend the vehicle that fits best.
| Vehicle | Category | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Agya | Hatchback | US$40 |
| Toyota Yaris | Sedan | US$45 |
| Kia Rio | Sedan | US$45 |
| Nissan Versa | Sedan | US$45 |
| Kia K3 | Sedan | US$45 |
| Toyota Raize | Compact SUV | US$55 |
| Toyota Rush | SUV | US$70 |
| Toyota Hilux or similar | Pickup | US$85 |
| Mitsubishi L200 | Pickup | US$85 |
| Toyota Prado or similar | Premium SUV | US$120 |
| Toyota Fortuner | Premium SUV | US$130 |
| Toyota Hiace | Van | US$130 |
Before you leave Managua
- You can receive the vehicle for free at the airport, at your hotel or at a bus terminal in Managua.
- Ometepe is in Nicaragua: the trip stays within national territory, as LAGO requires.
- For any incident, call the LAGO assistance lines: 8864-4093 and 7736-4040.