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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico

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Mexico car hires in 2026

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 7 January 2026.

Most common car type

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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 R206/day – about 1 174% less than the yearly average.

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 R215/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R437/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

R238

February

R215

March

R241

April

R306

May

R217

June

R231

July

R287

August

R250

September

R224

October

R234

November

R278

December

R437

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 199 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 7 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,2
Okay
125 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

5,6

Avis

5,9
Fair
126 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

4,8
Mediocre
283 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

4,5

MEXRENTACAR

4,3
Mediocre
616 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,3

Budget

4,0
Mediocre
200 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,5

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

4,0

Hertz

3,6
Poor
210 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
232 reviews138 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,5

Thrifty

3,1
Poor
118 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,1

Comfort

3,9

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 7 January 2026.
  • 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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