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Cheap Car Hire in Cancún from R282

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cancún with a pick-up date of 4/3 and drop-off date of 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Cancún

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cancún and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 December 2025.

There are, in total, 216 car hire locations in Cancún that are operated by 58 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R282/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Cancún hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Cancún by type

Here are the best Cancún small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20R283/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota YarisR299/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford FiestaR341/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Best car hire deals found in Cancún

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Cancún. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cancún with an average daily rate of R476. Data was last updated on 27 December 2025.
Nissan AlmeraR282/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Volkswagen VentoR283/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Toyota AvensisR297/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avensis

Cheapflights insights for Cancún car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cancún, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Cancún 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R200/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 212% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Cancún?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cancún is Alamo (rated 5.2/10 with 73 reviews). Budget (rated 3.9/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cancún?

At Cancún, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just R200. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R466 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cancún, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just R200. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R466 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R266

February

R217

March

R217

April

R283

May

R200

June

R217

July

R266

August

R250

September

R200

October

R217

November

R233

December

R466

What car do most people hire in Cancún?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Cancún. Intermediate (Jeep Wrangler) and Mini (Kia Sedona) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cancún.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cancún?

Sunnycars has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Cancún at 15.

Top rental agencies in Cancún

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cancún known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cancún. Reviews were last updated on 27 December 2025.

Alamo

5,2
Fair
73 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,7

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

4,9

Budget

3,9
Poor
31 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,5

Hertz

3,8
Poor
33 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,3

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

3,6

Europcar

3,3
Poor
70 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,7

Overall

3,3

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

3,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,6
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,2

Avis

4,9
Mediocre
21 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

5,9

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,3

keddy by Europcar

3,1
Poor
12 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

3,8

Overall

3,1

Pick-up/drop-off

3,0

Value

2,9

Thrifty

2,5
Poor
4 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,5

Comfort

4,1

Overall

2,5

Pick-up/drop-off

3,0

Value

2,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cancún, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 December 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cancún for a week from Street Rent a Car?

    Street Rent a Car offers hire cars in Cancún for about R13 458 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cancún?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Cancún check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much is a car hire in Cancún for a weekend?

    R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Cancún, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Cancún, then opt for a Intermediate hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of January, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Cancún

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cancún. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cancún. Deals were last updated on 27 December 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cancún. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R20+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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