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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico

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Mexico car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R460

Cheapest price per day

R302

Cheapflights insights for Mexico car hires

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

For the best savings on car hire in Mexico, make your reservation 3 days before pickup. The average price then is just R234/day – about 1 280% 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 R223/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R423/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

R264

February

R245

March

R287

April

R298

May

R250

June

R284

July

R295

August

R270

September

R223

October

R261

November

R284

December

R423

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

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

Top rental agencies in Mexico

Avis

5,9
Fair
114 reviews•123 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Budget

4,3
Mediocre
160 reviews•96 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,8

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,3

America Car Rental

4,2
Mediocre
53 reviews•48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,3

National

38 reviews•110 locations

Cargini

1 location

L&M Car Rental

1 location

NextCar

6 locations

America Rent a Car

11 locations

Car hire FAQs

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

    At R302/day, it is 44% cheaper on average to rent a car in Cancún than any other city in Mexico. The cheapest price found in Mexico was for R283/day in Cancún.

  • 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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