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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 10 September 2025.

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 R219/day – about 1 252% 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 September, when you can expect to pay R216/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R490/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

R277

February

R245

March

R262

April

R327

May

R236

June

R251

July

R306

August

R271

September

R216

October

R239

November

R265

December

R490

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Cavalier, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cavalier) and SUV (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 178 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 166.

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 10 September 2025.

Avis

5,9
Fair
127 reviews123 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,9
Fair
135 reviews93 locations

Alamo

4,6
Mediocre
311 reviews82 locations

Budget

4,2
Mediocre
199 reviews96 locations

MEXRENTACAR

4,2
Mediocre
608 reviews66 locations

Hertz

3,6
Poor
234 reviews166 locations

Europcar

3,4
Poor
251 reviews138 locations

Thrifty

3,0
Poor
138 reviews119 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 September 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 R238/day about 33% more people book with keddy by Europcar 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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