Cheapflights insights for New Mexico car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Mexico, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in New Mexico?
For the best savings on car hire in New Mexico, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R995/day – about 1 335% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in New Mexico?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in New Mexico is Hertz (rated 6.5/10 with 102 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Mexico?
Planning to hire a car in New Mexico? January is the cheapest month, costing about R979 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 408. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R979
February
R1 075
March
R1 302
April
R1 408
May
R1 111
June
R1 349
July
R1 359
August
R1 258
September
R1 156
October
R1 242
November
R1 042
December
R1 063
What car do most people hire in New Mexico?
Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Mexico. SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Mexico?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Mexico at 7.
Top rental agencies in New Mexico
Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in New Mexico?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from New Mexico it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.