Car Rental at Mendoza Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Nissan March
or similar
$54.34
per day
Standard
Fiat Cronos
or similar
$54.45
per day
Intermediate
Chevrolet Prisma
or similar
$55.24
per day
Full-size
Toyota Etios
or similar
$68.13
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Compact
Fiat Palio
or similar
$72.05
per day
Premium
Peugeot 408
or similar
$76.36
per day
Mini Van
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar
$96.96
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Yaris Sedan
or similar
$58.75
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:40 PM on 12/12/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Spanish, Italian, Arabic, German
Currency
ARS
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+54
Average car rental price
$67 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
45 - 60 km/h or 28 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 130 km/h or 50 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.07 per liter or $4.05 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.80 per liter or $3.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.20 per liter or $4.54 per gallon
Airport travel guide
The main city of Western Argentina, Mendoza serves as a gateway to both the country’s famous bodegas, or wineries, and snow-capped Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. Getting a rental car will give you a chance to explore everything that this remote, but fascinating, region has to offer.
Major car rental companies such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Europcar operate at Mendoza Airport, providing a wide range of vehicles to suit various needs and budgets.
The top international routes below connect Mendoza to major cities in Argentina and neighboring countries, making it easy for travelers to explore the region. The Buenos Aires route, in particular, is highly popular due to the capital's status as a major hub for both domestic and international flights.
Top international routes
- Buenos Aires
- Santiago
- Rosario
- Lima
- Cordoba
- Salta
Main airlines
Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina, LATAM, Skye, Flybondi, and Copa Airlines are the main airlines.
These airlines offer a mix of full-service and low-cost options, catering to a variety of traveler preferences. With multiple daily flights to many destinations, passengers have flexibility when planning their itineraries.
These airlines offer a mix of full-service and low-cost options, catering to a variety of traveler preferences. With multiple daily flights to many destinations, passengers have flexibility when planning their itineraries.
Terminals
Mendoza Airport has a single terminal which is made up of two interconnected levels.
The ground level is dedicated to arrivals, baggage claim, and car rental desks, while the upper level houses departure gates, check-in counters, and security checkpoints. The terminal layout allows for smooth passenger flow and easy navigation.
The ground level is dedicated to arrivals, baggage claim, and car rental desks, while the upper level houses departure gates, check-in counters, and security checkpoints. The terminal layout allows for smooth passenger flow and easy navigation.
Location
The airport is about 10 km (6.2 miles) northeast of the city and can be reached in about 15-20 minutes with most of the route taking you along Highway 40.
As you drive along Highway 40, you'll be treated to scenic views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains. Public transportation options such as buses and taxis are also available for those who prefer to rent a car later when traveling outside of the city.
As you drive along Highway 40, you'll be treated to scenic views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains. Public transportation options such as buses and taxis are also available for those who prefer to rent a car later when traveling outside of the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $54 per day
- Medium cars - from $55 per day
- Vans - from $97 per day
- Premium cars - from $76 per day
- Small cars - from $54 per day
- SUVs - from $77 per day
Services and facilities
Quite small and compact, Mendoza Airport nonetheless has amenities that include a number of 24/7 shops and cafeterias, a pharmacy, a currency exchange, and an electronic device charging point.
Additionally, the airport offers free Wi-Fi, an ATM, a VIP lounge, and accessible facilities for passengers with disabilities. While the airport's size may limit the range of services, it ensures a quick and efficient travel experience.
Additionally, the airport offers free Wi-Fi, an ATM, a VIP lounge, and accessible facilities for passengers with disabilities. While the airport's size may limit the range of services, it ensures a quick and efficient travel experience.
Nearest gas station
The closest gas station to the airport is YPF, located approximately 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away along Acceso Este. Make sure to fill up your rental car before returning it to avoid any extra charges.
Popular one-way rentals
- Santiago (366 km / 227 miles)
- Cordoba (688 km / 428 miles)
Fact checked by
Ruben and Rachel
This article was checked and updated by Ruben and Rachel from Gamintraveler, a travel blog founded in 2015 by the multicultural couple from Spain and the Philippines. Ruben is a serial backpacker who has traveled to 90+ countries around the world and mixing with Rachel’s passion for writing and storytelling, they built Gamintraveler as a way to build a digital nomad lifestyle and share to other travelers how to do the same.
Airport info
Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
- IATA: MDZ
- ICAO: SAME
- Name: Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
- Distance from city: 5 miles / 8 km
Top 7 locations near Mendoza Airport
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463.3 km / 287.9 miles away
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771.7 km / 479.5 miles away
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948.5 km / 589.4 miles away
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972.5 km / 604.3 miles away
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1,194.3 km / 742.1 miles away
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1,594.9 km / 991 miles away
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1,958.6 km / 1,217 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Mendoza Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Mendoza Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Mendoza Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Mendoza Airport is November — when rental costs average $42.43 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $75.90 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Mendoza Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 7 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Mendoza Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Mendoza Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Mendoza Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Mendoza Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Rentacar, Flexways, Hertz, SIXT, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $54 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Rentacar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rentacar | Fiat Cronos | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Flexways | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Fiat Cronos | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Rentacar | Toyota Etios | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Flexways | VW Gol | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Rentacar | Toyota Etios | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Rentacar | VW Gol | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Rentacar | Chevrolet Spin 5+2 | 4 | 1 | Vans |
| Rentacar | Fiat Cronos | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Rentacar | Dacia Sandero | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
CT
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Cronos
4/28/24
Overall whole process was OK like stated there was some issues with the car but overall we were happy
Thank you
RP
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Onix
1/22/24
Spectacular scenery but crazy drivers.
JB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Etios
6/7/23
We wish we had rented a car earlier or for longer. We went up to the mountains and had a wonderful time as a family enjoying the scenery and going on a hike.
SP
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Onix
3/10/23
Mendoza wine country is beautiful and a great value. And the drive in the mountains was stunning.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Rentacar
6.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$67.04
Lowest daily price
$54.34
Total cars available
72
Top 14 suppliers at Mendoza Airport in 2024
SIXT
+542613835172
Ruta Nacional 40 S/N, 5539 Mendoza
$108
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:00
Localiza
+542614485777
Acceso Norte RN40 Km
$108
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 18:00
Tue:09:00 - 18:00
Wed:09:00 - 18:00
Thu:09:00 - 18:00
Fri:09:00 - 18:00
Sat:09:00 - 18:00
Sun:09:00 - 18:00
+542614482327
Aeropuerto Internacional Gabrielli F. J., Las Heras, Mendoza 1, Plumerillo
$54 - $144
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 18:00
Tue:09:00 - 18:00
Wed:09:00 - 18:00
Thu:09:00 - 18:00
Fri:09:00 - 18:00
Sat:09:00 - 13:00
Sun:09:00 - 13:00
Enterprise
+542614293111 / +542614489977
Acceso Norte RN40 Km. 15, J5539 Las Heras, Mendoza
$59 - $93
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:06:30 - 23:00
Sun:06:30 - 23:00
Avis
+542614481747
Avis, Acceso Norte RN40, M5539 Las Heras, Mendoza
$92 - $126
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 21:30
Tue:07:30 - 21:30
Wed:07:30 - 21:30
Thu:07:30 - 21:30
Fri:07:30 - 21:30
Sat:07:30 - 21:30
Sun:07:30 - 21:30
Budget
+542614481747
Ruta Nac No 40, Acceso Nte. Km 15, 5539 Mendoza, Argentina
$85 - $116
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 21:30
Tue:07:30 - 21:30
Wed:07:30 - 21:30
Thu:07:30 - 21:30
Fri:07:30 - 21:30
Sat:07:30 - 21:30
Sun:07:30 - 21:30
National
+542614293111 / +542614489977
Aeropuerto Internacional Gobernador Francisco Gabrielli, s/n, M5500 Las Heras, Mendoza
$55 - $86
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:06:30 - 23:00
Sun:06:30 - 23:00
Alamo
+542614293111
Acceso A Aeropuerto Internacional Gabrielli F. J., Las Heras, Mendoza
$61 - $94
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:06:30 - 23:00
Sun:06:30 - 23:00
Keddy
+5491155832629
Mendoza airport
$71 - $149
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
Street Rent A Car
+5493875299495
Aeropuerto Internacional El Plumerillo 1, Mendoza
$71 - $149
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 21:00
Tue:08:00 - 21:00
Wed:08:00 - 21:00
Thu:08:00 - 21:00
Fri:08:00 - 21:00
Sat:08:00 - 21:00
Sun:08:00 - 21:00
Europcar
+5491155832629
Arrival Hall
$81 - $171
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
AddCar
+541145039234
Acceso Norte RN40 Km. 15, J5539 Las Heras, Mendoza
$81 - $171
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 21:00
Tue:08:00 - 21:00
Wed:08:00 - 21:00
Thu:08:00 - 21:00
Fri:08:00 - 21:00
Sat:08:00 - 21:00
Sun:08:00 - 21:00
Flexways
+541152630917 / +5491152599877
Acceso Norte RN40 Km. 15, J5539 Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina
$81 - $171
Rentacar
+8107778080 / +541148730842 / +5492616000021 / +541152630914
Aeropuerto de Mendoza (MDZ)
$54 - $85
Working hours
Mon:08:30 - 20:00
Tue:08:30 - 20:00
Wed:08:30 - 20:00
Thu:08:30 - 20:00
Fri:08:30 - 20:00
Sat:08:30 - 20:00
Sun:08:30 - 20:00
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