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Cheapflights insights for Ixtapa car hires

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

For the best savings on car hire in Ixtapa, make your reservation 79 days before pickup. The average price then is just R193/day – about 774% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ixtapa?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ixtapa with deals as low as R8,84/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R12,87/day.

What is the best car rental company in Ixtapa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Ixtapa is Thrifty (rated 6.6/10 with 3 reviews). MEXRENTACAR (rated 4.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
6.6
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
4.3
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
3.8
Alamo
Alamo
3.6

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ixtapa is November, when you can expect to pay R258/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ixtapa is December (R548/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

R290

February

R322

March

R306

April

R403

May

R354

June

R387

July

R403

August

R387

September

R290

October

R322

November

R258

December

R548

What car do most people hire in Ixtapa?

SUV cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ixtapa. Economy cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Ixtapa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ixtapa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ixtapa. Reviews were last updated on 10 August 2026.

Thrifty

6,6
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

5,3

MEXRENTACAR

1 location
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Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,4

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

4,9

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

3,9

Alamo

3,6
Poor
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4,4

Comfort

3,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

3,2

Rhodium

1 location
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Payless

1 location
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Mas By Mex

2 locations
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Dollar

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ixtapa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 August 2026.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Ixtapa for a month is certainly possible.

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