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

At R298/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 R279/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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Mexico car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Sixt
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	R454
Cheapest price per day	R298

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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 1 275% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Looking to hire a car in Mexico? NextCar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R5,14/day. Priceless also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R6,01/day.

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 R220/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R418/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

R261

February

R242

March

R283

April

R294

May

R247

June

R280

July

R291

August

R266

September

R220

October

R264

November

R286

December

R418

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.

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Avis

6,0

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115 reviews•124 locations

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Budget

4,3

Mediocre

158 reviews•96 locations

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National

6,1

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38 reviews•112 locations

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America Car Rental

4,2

Mediocre

53 reviews•48 locations

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Cargini

1 location

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L&M Car Rental

1 location

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NextCar

6 locations

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America Rent a Car

11 locations

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Mexico?
At R298/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 R279/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.