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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico

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Mexico car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 December 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R795

Cheapest price per day

R794

Cheapflights insights for Mexico car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Mexico, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R217/day – about 1 237% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Looking to hire a car in Mexico? keddy by Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R220,15/day. Ace also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R265,82/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico is February, when you can expect to pay R225/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R474/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

R259

February

R225

March

R254

April

R323

May

R227

June

R239

July

R301

August

R259

September

R235

October

R247

November

R288

December

R474

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Cavalier, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. Compact (Chevrolet Cavalier) and Intermediate (Chevrolet Cavalier) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mexico.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 197 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 167.

Top rental agencies in Mexico

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 3 December 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,1
Okay
130 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,5

Avis

5,9
Fair
127 reviews123 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

4,7
Mediocre
299 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,5

MEXRENTACAR

4,3
Mediocre
611 reviews69 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,4

Budget

4,1
Mediocre
198 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,5

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

4,0

Hertz

3,6
Poor
225 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

3,5

Europcar

3,6
Poor
245 reviews138 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,4

Thrifty

3,1
Poor
136 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3,9

Comfort

3,8

Overall

3,1

Pick-up/drop-off

3,3

Value

2,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 December 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is keddy by Europcar. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at R220/day about 60% more people book with keddy by Europcar than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Mexico?

    At R795/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in León than any other city in Mexico. The cheapest price found in Mexico was for R469/day in León.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Mexico?

    In Mexico, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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