Mexico

Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from R300

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Mexico with a pick-up date of 4/3 and drop-off date of 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 19 January 2026.

Most common car type

Standard

Popular car types in Mexico

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mexico and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 January 2026.

In Mexico, there are 2 649 active hire locations from 68 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico in the past week - currently priced from R300/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car hire deals found in Mexico

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mexico with an average daily rate of R466. Data was last updated on 19 January 2026.
Kia PicantoR300/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Volkswagen VentoR309/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Citroen C3 AircrossR337/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross

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 1 188% 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 R213/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R431/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

R239

February

R213

March

R241

April

R307

May

R218

June

R232

July

R286

August

R251

September

R223

October

R232

November

R274

December

R431

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 Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan) 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 19 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,2
Okay
122 reviews96 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,8

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
279 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

4,5

MEXRENTACAR

4,3
Mediocre
620 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
197 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
204 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

3,5

Europcar

3,6
Poor
227 reviews138 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,5

Thrifty

3,1
Poor
108 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,1

Comfort

4,0

Overall

3,1

Pick-up/drop-off

3,3

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 19 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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