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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 29 April 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Mexico?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Mexico and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

January

R316

February

R260

March

R241

April

R316

May

R241

June

R260

July

R297

August

R316

September

R241

October

R260

November

R260

December

R558

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Mexico to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Small cars

R121 - R921

All Car Types

R121 - R2 089

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of R270/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~R121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R921/day). In fact, February is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, renting a small car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Mexico, you would pay an average price of R475/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~R249/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R2 563/day). In fact, August is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 29 April 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Mexico, including locations near Cancún, Mexico City and Cozumel. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Mexico, including locations around Cancún, Mexico City and Cozumel.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
137 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Avis

6,0
Okay
126 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

4,7
Mediocre
314 reviews81 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,4

MEXRENTACAR

4,5
Mediocre
595 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,5

Budget

4,1
Mediocre
199 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,6

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

4,1

Hertz

3,6
Poor
233 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,6

Europcar

3,5
Poor
249 reviews140 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 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3,9

Comfort

3,9

Overall

3,3

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

3,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6,9 rating), Avis (6,0 rating) and MAS (6,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Mexico.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is MEXRENTACAR . With prices on ECONOMY starting at R259/day about 100% more people book with MEXRENTACAR than other companies in the country.

  • 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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