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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from R244

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 21/2 and drop-off date of 23/2. 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 2025

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 23 January 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Mexico?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Mexico and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

January

R314

February

R295

March

R332

April

R295

May

R277

June

R277

July

R332

August

R332

September

R240

October

R258

November

R258

December

R554

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Mexico to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Small cars

R167 - R1 568

All Car Types

R169 - R2 857

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of R312/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~R167/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 568/day). In fact, July is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, renting a small car saves you 60% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of R228/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Mexico (~R134/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R968/day). In fact, October is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, renting a medium car saves you 71% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Mexico, you would pay an average price of R751/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~R248/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 155/day). In fact, August is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, renting a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR244/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Hyundai i20R308/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Suzuki CiazR352/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 23 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Mexico, including locations near Cancún, La Lira and Mexico City. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Mexico, including locations around Cancún, La Lira and Mexico City.

Sunnycars

173 locations

Hertz

161 locations

Europcar

136 locations

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

123 locations

Thrifty

120 locations

National

105 locations

Dollar

101 locations

Best Mexico car hire deals found

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 R524. Data was last updated on 23 January 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Mexico, including locations near Cancún, La Lira and Mexico City. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Toyota Corolla QuestR244/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Hyundai i20R308/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaR327/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6,7 rating), Avis (6,1 rating) and National (5,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Mexico.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is Budget. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at R788/day about 100% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.

  • 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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