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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 19 August 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 R223/day – about 1 280% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Looking to hire a car in Mexico? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R178,05/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R239,15/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico is September, when you can expect to pay R217/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R493/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

R279

February

R244

March

R264

April

R329

May

R238

June

R252

July

R308

August

R282

September

R217

October

R241

November

R270

December

R493

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 177 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 19 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
136 reviews92 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,4

Avis

6,0
Okay
127 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,1

Alamo

4,9
Mediocre
313 reviews82 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

4,6

MEXRENTACAR

4,5
Mediocre
604 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 reviews96 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,6

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

4,0

Hertz

3,6
Poor
233 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,6

Europcar

3,5
Poor
251 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
137 reviews119 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

3,9

Overall

3,3

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

3,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 August 2025.
  • 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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