The vehicle changes with the size of your group, so the fare does too. Each band is priced separately for every route — it is not a fixed percentage.
How payment works. You pay a 20% deposit plus a 3% booking and processing fee online when you book. The remaining balance is paid in cash directly to your driver at the end of each completed ride, in either US dollars or Nicaraguan córdobas.
From Managua Airport (MGA)
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign. Flights are monitored, and we wait for delays at no extra charge.
Same fare in both directions.
From the Peñas Blancas border
The Nicaragua–Costa Rica land crossing. Travellers arriving via Liberia (LIR) in Costa Rica make their own way to the border; your driver meets you on the Nicaraguan side once you clear immigration.
Same fare in both directions.
San Juan del Sur — beaches and local trips
Short hops from San Juan del Sur town centre. Surfboards welcome; tell us how many when you book.
Same fare in both directions.
From San Juan del Sur — long distance
Longer runs out of San Juan del Sur to the rest of the country.
Same fare in both directions.
Point to point
Routes that do not touch one of the three hubs above.
Same fare in both directions.
What the fare includes
The price you see is the price of the ride: a private vehicle, your driver, and fuel, from your pickup point to your destination. Luggage and surfboards are included — tell us what you are carrying when you book so we send the right vehicle.
Not included: tolls, border and immigration fees, parking, extra stops added on the day, and waiting time beyond the arranged pickup. These are paid directly to your driver. Oversized loads, parties of five or more with heavy luggage, and multi-day charters are quoted individually.
Round trips are available on the same day at twice the one-way fare. Returning on a different day is booked as a separate trip in the same booking, at the same price per trip. Three or more trips in one booking earns 5% off the whole itinerary.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Managua Airport to San Juan del Sur?
A private transfer from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Juan del Sur is $100 for 1–2 passengers in a sedan, $120 for 3–4 passengers in an SUV, and $160 for 5 or more passengers in a minivan or small bus. The fare is for the whole vehicle, one way, and the drive takes about two and a half hours.
How much is a taxi from Managua Airport to Granada?
Managua Airport (MGA) to Granada is $65 for 1–2 passengers, $65 for 3–4 passengers, and $90 for 5 or more. The fare covers the whole vehicle, one way.
How much is a taxi from Managua Airport to León?
Managua Airport (MGA) to León is $100 for 1–2 passengers in a sedan, $120 for 3–4 passengers in an SUV, and $140 for 5 or more passengers in a minivan or small bus. The fare is for the whole vehicle, one way, and the drive takes roughly two hours. Continuing on to Las Peñitas or Poneloya on the coast is $100, $120, or $160 depending on group size.
How much is a taxi from Managua Airport to Hacienda Iguana?
Managua Airport (MGA) to Hacienda Iguana is $100 for 1–2 passengers in a sedan, $120 for 3–4 passengers in an SUV, and $160 for 5 or more passengers in a minivan or small bus. The fare is for the whole vehicle, one way. Hacienda Iguana sits on the Tola coast near Playa Colorado and Playa Panga; the same fare band applies to Rancho Santana and Playa Gigante.
How much does it cost to get from the Peñas Blancas border to San Juan del Sur?
Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Sur is $60 for 1–2 passengers, $80 for 3–4 passengers, and $100 for 5 or more. Your driver meets you on the Nicaraguan side of the crossing once you have cleared immigration.
Do you pick up at Liberia Airport in Costa Rica?
No. We operate only inside Nicaragua and do not arrange transport on the Costa Rican side of the border. Travellers flying into Liberia (LIR) make their own way to the Peñas Blancas crossing — usually by shuttle or bus — and we meet you on the Nicaraguan side after immigration.
How much is a taxi from San Juan del Sur to Playa Maderas?
San Juan del Sur to Playa Maderas is $30 for 1–2 passengers, $40 for 3–4 passengers, and $65 for 5 or more. Surfboards are fine; let us know how many when you book.
Is the fare per person or for the whole vehicle?
For the whole vehicle, one way. The price band you pay depends on how many people are travelling, because the vehicle changes: 1–2 passengers travel in a sedan, 3–4 in an SUV, and 5 or more in a minivan or small bus.
How do I pay?
You pay a 20% deposit plus a 3% booking and processing fee online when you book. The remaining 80% is paid in cash directly to your driver at the end of each completed ride, in either US dollars or Nicaraguan córdobas.
Do you offer round trips?
Yes, on the same day. A same-day round trip is twice the one-way fare. If you are returning on a different day, book it as a separate trip in the same booking — the price per trip is the same, and three or more trips earns 5% off the whole itinerary.
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