Car Rental at La Nubia Airport — Rent a Car Manizales (MZL)
From $55 USD/day. Free pickup at La Nubia Airport terminal (MZL). Your gateway to Nevado del Ruiz and Colombia's Coffee Region. International license accepted, USD/EUR payments.
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Vehicles Available at La Nubia Airport
Airport Pickup Process at La Nubia
4 simple steps to get your car when you land
Book via WhatsApp
Send us your travel dates, arrival time, and flight number. We confirm availability and rates within minutes.
We Monitor Your Flight
We track your flight in real time so we're ready when you arrive. La Nubia flights can be weather-sensitive — if there are delays, we adjust at no extra cost.
Meet at the Terminal
We wait at the airport exit with your vehicle ready. La Nubia is a small, walkable airport — you'll spot us right away.
Drive Away
Quick contract signing, a brief vehicle walkthrough, and you're headed to Manizales, the hot springs, or Nevado del Ruiz. Under 10 minutes.
What's Included
Everything you need for your trip from the airport
International License OK
We accept international driving permits and licenses from any country. Just bring your valid passport.
Pay in USD/EUR/COP
Pay in US dollars, euros, or Colombian pesos. We accept cash, bank transfer, Nequi, and Daviplata.
No Credit Card Required
We don't require a credit card as deposit. We simplify the process for international tourists.
24/7 Service
All flight times covered. No matter when you land at La Nubia, we'll be there waiting for you.
Destinations from La Nubia Airport
Approximate driving distances and times
Manizales City Center
15 minutes from the airport. Capital of the Caldas department, perched at 2,160 meters.
Nevado del Ruiz & Hot Springs
1 hour 30 minutes. Snow-capped volcano at 5,321 meters with natural hot springs along the route.
Chinchiná
30 minutes. Heart of Caldas coffee country with Hacienda de Guayabal and coffee plantation tours.
Pereira
1 hour. Connect to the rest of the Coffee Region: Salento, Santa Rosa hot springs, and Armenia.
Car Rental at La Nubia Airport Manizales — Gateway to Nevado del Ruiz & the Andes
La Nubia Airport (IATA code: MZL) serves Manizales, the capital of the Caldas department, situated at an elevation of 2,160 meters in the Colombian Andes. The airport operates daily flights from Bogota and is the northernmost air gateway to the Coffee Region. Its location high in the mountains means stunning arrival views, but it also means flights can occasionally be delayed by cloud cover — which is exactly why our flight-monitoring service matters.
Manizales offers a different experience from the other Coffee Region cities. It's a university city with a thriving cultural scene, sitting on a ridge with panoramic views of the Andes. But the real draw for international visitors is its proximity to Nevado del Ruiz, an active snow-capped volcano reaching 5,321 meters. The road to Los Nevados National Park passes through stunning paramo landscapes, and natural hot springs dot the route — Termales del Ruiz and Termales de Otono are accessible by car, each offering thermal pools surrounded by cloud forest.
Our car rental at La Nubia Airport gets you moving immediately. When you book via WhatsApp, share your flight details and we monitor your arrival in real time. La Nubia is a compact airport — when you walk out, we're right there with your vehicle ready. The handover takes under 10 minutes. From the airport, downtown Manizales is just 15 minutes away, the coffee town of Chinchina is 30 minutes south, and Pereira is about 1 hour, connecting you to the rest of the Coffee Region including Salento and Santa Rosa de Cabal.
For the road to Nevado del Ruiz and the mountain hot springs, we strongly recommend a 4x4 vehicle. The Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux handle the steep, winding roads with confidence, and their high clearance is essential for the unpaved stretches near the volcano. If your plans focus on Manizales city, Chinchina, and the paved highways to Pereira, the Kia Seltos or Chevrolet Tracker are excellent choices with better fuel economy and easy parking on Manizales' narrow hillside streets.
All our vehicles include valid SOAT (mandatory insurance), comprehensive coverage, and unlimited mileage. We accept international driver's licenses from any country, payments in US dollars, euros, and Colombian pesos, and we don't require a credit card. Our service operates 24/7. Book via WhatsApp and have your car ready when you land at La Nubia Airport in Manizales.
Airport Car Rental FAQ — La Nubia (MZL)
When you book via WhatsApp, send us your flight number and arrival time. We monitor your flight in real time and wait for you at the terminal exit of La Nubia Airport with your vehicle ready. The handover takes less than 10 minutes: contract signing, quick vehicle inspection, and you're on the road. If your flight is delayed due to weather or other reasons, we adjust at no extra cost.
You need a valid driver's license (domestic or international) and an ID document (passport for foreigners). We don't require a credit card or cash deposit — no upfront payment is required, you pay when you receive the vehicle. The process is fast and simple so you can start exploring Manizales and the surrounding mountains right away.
La Nubia flights can sometimes be affected by mountain cloud cover. We monitor your flight in real time and adjust our schedule to match your actual arrival. There's no surcharge for flight delays, regardless of the reason. Our service runs 24/7.
Yes, we offer drop-off at all three Coffee Region airports: La Nubia (Manizales), Matecaña (Pereira), and El Eden (Armenia). You can also return the vehicle at your hotel or accommodation in any city in the region. Ask via WhatsApp about return options.
Rates start at $200,000 COP per day (~$55 USD) with the Chevrolet Tracker. The Kia Seltos starts at $230,000/day, and 4x4 vehicles like the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux start at $600,000/day. All prices include mandatory insurance (SOAT), comprehensive coverage, unlimited mileage, and free airport pickup — full insurance is included in the price, and no upfront payment is required, you pay when you receive the vehicle. Ask us about progressive discounts: the more days you rent, the bigger your discount.
Yes, we strongly recommend a 4x4 vehicle like the Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Hilux for the road to Nevado del Ruiz and the mountain hot springs. The route includes steep, winding sections with unpaved stretches at higher elevations. For trips limited to Manizales, Chinchina, and the paved highway to Pereira, a compact SUV like the Kia Seltos or Chevrolet Tracker works perfectly.
Book Your Car at La Nubia Airport
Free terminal pickup. From $55 USD/day. Gateway to Nevado del Ruiz.