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Cheap Car Hire in New Mexico

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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 R1 050/day – about 1 438% 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 104 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 52 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 R1 006 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 439. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 006

February

R1 123

March

R1 336

April

R1 439

May

R1 166

June

R1 285

July

R1 309

August

R1 141

September

R1 193

October

R1 297

November

R1 058

December

R1 058

What car do most people hire in New Mexico?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Mexico. Standard cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Mexico?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 14 locations in New Mexico, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 1 July 2025.

Hertz

6,5
Okay
104 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
52 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Ace

7,1
Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Avis

7,0
Good
68 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,7

Budget

6,8
Okay
59 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Alamo

9,3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,4

Value

8,5

Dollar

7,0
Good
28 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,9

Thrifty

6,7
Okay
26 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

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 1 July 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.

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