Mexico

Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from R166

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 3/3 and drop-off date of 10/3. 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 25 February 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R289

Cheapest price per day

R166

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 25 February 2026.

In Mexico, there are 2 668 active hire locations from 69 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico in the past week - currently priced from R166/day. View deals for 4 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

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 515+

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 R468. Data was last updated on 25 February 2026.
Citroen C3R166/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Citroen C3 AircrossR171/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Mazda Mazda3R186/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3

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 3 days before pickup. The average price then is just R208/day – about 1 171% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Looking to hire a car in Mexico? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R257,09/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R270,68/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico is May, when you can expect to pay R212/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

R256

February

R219

March

R251

April

R304

May

R212

June

R226

July

R279

August

R242

September

R219

October

R228

November

R270

December

R418

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cavalier, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. Full-size (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 216 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 165.

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 25 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,3
Okay
120 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

5,7

Avis

5,9
Fair
123 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

4,8
Mediocre
264 reviews85 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

4,5

MEXRENTACAR

4,3
Mediocre
622 reviews71 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,3

Budget

4,0
Mediocre
194 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,5

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

4,0

Europcar

3,7
Poor
224 reviews139 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

3,5

Hertz

3,6
Poor
199 reviews165 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,5

Thrifty

3,1
Poor
107 reviews122 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 25 February 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is Sixt. With prices on MINI starting at R271/day about 250% more people book with Sixt than other companies in the country.

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

    At R289/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Cancún than any other city in Mexico. The cheapest price found in Mexico was for R271/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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