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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico

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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 ฿500/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,586% off the 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 ฿465/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (฿1,031/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

฿560

February

฿465

March

฿542

April

฿675

May

฿533

June

฿522

July

฿751

August

฿628

September

฿476

October

฿507

November

฿575

December

฿1,031

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Cavalier or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Mexico. Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cavalier or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV 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 169.

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 9 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
136 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

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Alamo

4.9
Mediocre
314 reviews82 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

4.5
Mediocre
598 reviews66 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 reviews169 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 reviews139 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 reviews119 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 9 July 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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