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How far in advance should I hire a car in Mexico?

Book your car hire in Mexico 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿505/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,571% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico is February, when you can expect to pay ฿462/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (฿1,028/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿558

February

฿462

March

฿532

April

฿670

May

฿529

June

฿589

July

฿790

August

฿618

September

฿478

October

฿500

November

฿571

December

฿1,029

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Cavalier or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Mexico. SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 176 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 168.

Top rental agencies in Mexico

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
137 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Avis

5.9
Fair
127 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Alamo

4.7
Mediocre
315 reviews81 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.4

MEXRENTACAR

4.5
Mediocre
596 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.5

Budget

4.1
Mediocre
200 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.0

Hertz

3.6
Poor
234 reviews168 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.6

Europcar

3.5
Poor
250 reviews143 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.4

Thrifty

3.3
Poor
139 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

3.9

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in Mexico?

    Cars in Mexico are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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