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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from R281

Driver's age: 25-65
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Mexico car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R440

Cheapest price per day

R281

Popular car types in Mexico

In Mexico, there are 2 766 active hire locations from 74 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico in the past week - currently priced from R281/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Best car hire deals found in Mexico

GWM Ora Good CatR281/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Nissan AlmeraR284/day
Nissan Almera
Citroen C3R284/day
Citroen C3

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 R230/day – about 1 266% 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 R226/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R417/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

R251

February

R237

March

R278

April

R285

May

R237

June

R262

July

R276

August

R255

September

R226

October

R237

November

R262

December

R417

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

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

Top rental agencies in Mexico

Avis

6,0
Okay
114 reviews124 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Budget

4,3
Mediocre
162 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,7

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,2

America Car Rental

4,2
Mediocre
53 reviews48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,3

National

40 reviews108 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 R288/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 R270/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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