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Mexicali, Mexico
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Chevrolet Beat

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
Chevrolet Beat
$29.50
per day
Rental office
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Chevrolet Aveo

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
Chevrolet Aveo
$30.94
per day
In terminal
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Chevrolet Beat

or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
Chevrolet Beat
$32.40
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Renault Kwid

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
Renault Kwid
$34.15
per day
Rental office
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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesMost popular car rental dealsWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near MexicaliTop 20 locations near MexicaliMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Mexicali and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersFrequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)Car rental statisticsTop 12 suppliers in Mexicali in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
$39 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h or 19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–120 km/h or 50–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.23 per liter or $4.66 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.29 per liter or $4.88 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Mexicali

  1. Tijuanafrom $15.38 per day
    147.8 km / 91.84 miles away
  2. Hermosillofrom $6.46 per day
    582.8 km / 362.14 miles away
  3. Loretofrom $21.18 per day
    836.9 km / 520.03 miles away
  4. Ciudad Juarezfrom $31.02 per day
    858.5 km / 533.45 miles away
  5. Chihuahuafrom $30.87 per day
    997 km / 619.51 miles away
  6. La Pazfrom $15.79 per day
    1,067.3 km / 663.19 miles away
  7. Culiacanfrom $29.80 per day
    1,172.1 km / 728.31 miles away
  8. San Jose del Cabofrom $15.95 per day
    1,204.6 km / 748.5 miles away
  9. Mazatlanfrom $23.44 per day
    1,366.3 km / 848.98 miles away
  10. Durangofrom $24.25 per day
    1,424 km / 884.83 miles away
  11. Monterreyfrom $13.06 per day
    1,657.1 km / 1,029.67 miles away
  12. Zacatecasfrom $27.77 per day
    1,673.5 km / 1,039.86 miles away
  13. Puerto Vallartafrom $26.38 per day
    1,673.8 km / 1,040.05 miles away
  14. Aguascalientesfrom $18.06 per day
    1,762.6 km / 1,095.23 miles away
  15. Guadalajarafrom $17.12 per day
    1,788.3 km / 1,111.2 miles away
  16. San Luis Potosifrom $15.69 per day
    1,841.9 km / 1,144.5 miles away
  17. Manzanillofrom $31.77 per day
    1,868.7 km / 1,161.16 miles away
  18. Leonfrom $19.64 per day
    1,869.9 km / 1,161.9 miles away
  19. Colimafrom $29.52 per day
    1,892.6 km / 1,176.01 miles away
  20. Queretarofrom $6.46 per day
    2,001.6 km / 1,243.74 miles away

Top 20 locations near Mexicali

  1. Tijuana Airportfrom $29.97 per day
    143.1 km / 88.92 miles away
  2. Hermosillo Airportfrom $6.46 per day
    575.2 km / 357.41 miles away
  3. Loreto Airportfrom $21.18 per day
    838.2 km / 520.83 miles away
  4. Chihuahua Airportfrom $30.87 per day
    1,006.4 km / 625.35 miles away
  5. La Paz Airportfrom $16.14 per day
    1,073.4 km / 666.98 miles away
  6. Culiacan Airportfrom $29.80 per day
    1,169.8 km / 726.88 miles away
  7. Los Cabos Int. Airportfrom $15.95 per day
    1,195.4 km / 742.79 miles away
  8. Zacatecas International Airportfrom $27.77 per day
    1,655.4 km / 1,028.62 miles away
  9. Monterrey Sheraton Ambassadorfrom $82.75 per day
    1,658.9 km / 1,030.79 miles away
  10. Puerto Vallarta Airportfrom $26.38 per day
    1,669.4 km / 1,037.32 miles away
  11. Monterrey Airportfrom $13.09 per day
    1,670.2 km / 1,037.81 miles away
  12. Aguascalientes Airportfrom $32.57 per day
    1,776.1 km / 1,103.62 miles away
  13. Guadalajara Int. Airportfrom $17.77 per day
    1,805.4 km / 1,121.82 miles away
  14. San Luis Potosi International Airportfrom $30.47 per day
    1,835.7 km / 1,140.65 miles away
  15. Manzanillo Airportfrom $32.33 per day
    1,850.7 km / 1,149.97 miles away
  16. Colima Airportfrom $30.08 per day
    1,897.6 km / 1,179.11 miles away
  17. Queretaro Airportfrom $6.46 per day
    2,016.8 km / 1,253.18 miles away
  18. Felipe Angeles International Airportfrom $30.21 per day
    2,172.3 km / 1,349.8 miles away
  19. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airportfrom $21.18 per day
    2,180.3 km / 1,354.78 miles away
  20. Mexico - Santa Fefrom $17.60 per day
    2,183.8 km / 1,356.95 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Mexicali Airport (MXL)
8 rental locations
B
Mexicali (Downtown)
10 rental locations

When to book in Mexicali and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexicali?

Car rental prices in Mexicali vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month July
A good deal $32 Cheapest supplier Dollar Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Mexicali
$60
$30
$0
Jan

$20

in February

Feb

$16

in March

Mar

$30

in April

Apr

$50

in May

May

$38

in June

Jun

$54

in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

$23

in October

Oct

$17

in November

Nov

$36

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Mexicali is March (when prices average $16.21 per day). This is 54% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $54.27).

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.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Mexicali?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Mexicali is November, and the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Mexicali by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan

0.4 times in February

Feb

0.7 times in March

Mar

0.7 times in April

Apr

1.4 times in May

May

0.7 times in June

Jun

1.1 times in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

1.4 times in October

Oct

1.8 times in November

Nov

0.7 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Mexicali?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in October, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Mexicali
10
5
0
Jan

7 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

6 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

9 days in October

Oct

3 days in November

Nov

9 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Keddy, Avis, Hertz
🚗 Popular car typesLarge cars, small cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$30 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierDollar

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

Prices are lowest during March, starting at $16 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $54. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Mexicali is November, while the least popular month is February.
Mexicali hosts: Enterprise, National, Avis, Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Keddy, FOX, Thrifty, Hertz. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Mexicali Airport (MXL) is typically 1.59% more expensive than in Mexicali (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 6.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$30
Total cars available
295

Top 12 suppliers in Mexicali in 2026

Enterprise
2 locations
Enterprise
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
$38–$78
per day
Most popular location
Justo Sierra 2199 Esq, Marmoleros Sur Col Libertad
National
2 locations
National
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$39–$78
per day
Most popular location
JUSTO SIERRA 2199 ESQ., MARMOLEROS SUR COL LIBERTAD
Avis
1 location
Avis
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
7.9
$30–$60
per day
Most popular location
Carretera Mesa de Andrade Km. 23.5 Col. Mariano Abasolo, 21600 Mexicali, B.C.
Dollar
1 location
Dollar
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.5
$30–$160
per day
Most popular location
CALLE NOVENA ESQ. CALLE ABADEZ MEXICALI, MEXICO 21218
Alamo
1 location
Alamo
7.5
Average
Value for money
6.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
7.0
$29–$246
per day
Most popular location
Bv. Benito Juarez 1004, Jardines del Valle, 21270 Mexicali
Europcar
2 locations
Europcar
7.5
Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.3
$33–$175
per day
Most popular location
CARRETERA MESA DE ANDRADE KM 23.5
Keddy
2 locations
Keddy
7.4
Below Average
2 ratings
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
6.7
$32–$105
per day
Most popular location
Mexicali Airport, Carretera Mesa de Andrade Km. 23.5 Col. Mariano Abasolo, 21600 Mexicali, B.C.
FOX
2 locations
FOX
7.2
Below Average
Value for money
5.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
6.7
Most popular location
Blvd Lazaro Cardenas # 582 Oriente Colonia Ex Ejido Coahuila
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
7.1
Below Average
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
6.6
$31–$158
per day
Most popular location
Dollar Car Rental, Blvd Novena SN Esquina Calle Abades, Compuertas, 21218 Mexicali, B.C.
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
7.1
Below Average
1 rating
Value for money
5.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
6.8
$53–$159
per day
Most popular location
Carretera Mesa de Andrade Km. 23.5 Col. Mariano Abasolo, 21600 Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
Budget
1 location
Budget
6.9
Poor
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.5
Car condition
6.3
Most popular location
Blvd Benito Jurez # 1819, Col Cantu, Mexicali, 21260, Mexico
Firefly
1 location
Firefly
6.5
Poor
Value for money
4.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
4.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.4
Car condition
5.9
$21–$456
per day
Most popular location
Carretera Mesa de Andrade Km. 23.5 Col. Mariano Abasolo, 21600 Mexicali, B.C.
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