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Mexicali (Downtown), Mexicali, Mexico
Mon, Nov 09
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Cheapest car rental rates

Kia K3

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Kia K3
$13.32
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Renault Kwid

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
Renault Kwid
$23.38
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Chevrolet Beat

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
Chevrolet Beat
$26.45
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Renault Kwid

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
Renault Kwid
$29.81
per day
Rental office
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
$36 per day
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 locations near Mexicali (Downtown)

  1. Tijuana Airportfrom $21.35 per day
    143.1 km / 88.92 miles away
  2. Hermosillo Airportfrom $20.61 per day
    575.2 km / 357.41 miles away
  3. Loreto Airportfrom $23.17 per day
    838.2 km / 520.83 miles away
  4. Chihuahua Airportfrom $19.57 per day
    1,006.4 km / 625.35 miles away
  5. La Paz Airportfrom $15.72 per day
    1,073.4 km / 666.98 miles away
  6. Culiacan Airportfrom $12.69 per day
    1,169.8 km / 726.88 miles away
  7. Los Cabos Int. Airportfrom $21.81 per day
    1,195.4 km / 742.79 miles away
  8. Monterrey Sheraton Ambassadorfrom $83.20 per day
    1,658.9 km / 1,030.79 miles away
  9. Puerto Vallarta Airportfrom $23.73 per day
    1,669.4 km / 1,037.32 miles away
  10. Monterrey Airportfrom $11.51 per day
    1,670.2 km / 1,037.81 miles away
  11. Aguascalientes Airportfrom $22.24 per day
    1,776.1 km / 1,103.62 miles away
  12. Guadalajara Int. Airportfrom $12.19 per day
    1,805.4 km / 1,121.82 miles away
  13. Manzanillo Airportfrom $32.33 per day
    1,850.7 km / 1,149.97 miles away
  14. Colima Airportfrom $30.08 per day
    1,897.6 km / 1,179.11 miles away
  15. Queretaro Airportfrom $11.15 per day
    2,016.8 km / 1,253.18 miles away
  16. Mexico - Santa Fefrom $17.66 per day
    2,183.8 km / 1,356.95 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Enterprise
Justo Sierra 2199 Esq, Marmoleros Sur Col Libertad
B
National
JUSTO SIERRA 2199 ESQ., MARMOLEROS SUR COL LIBERTAD
C
Dollar
CALLE NOVENA ESQ. CALLE ABADEZ MEXICALI, MEXICO 21218
D
Alamo
Bv. Benito Juarez 1004, Jardines del Valle, 21270 Mexicali
E
Europcar
BLVD LAZARO CARDENAS # 582 ORIENTE

When to book in Mexicali (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Mexicali (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Mexicali (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthNovember Most expensive month July
A good deal $23 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Large cars
Average rental costs per day in Mexicali (Downtown)
$51
$25
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar

$29

in April

Apr
May
Jun

$46

in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

$32

in October

Oct

$14

in November

Nov

$45

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Mexicali (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $13.57 per day. This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $46.12 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.

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Mexicali (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in Mexicali (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in April.

Monthly searches in Mexicali (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar

0.2 times in April

Apr
May
Jun

0.5 times in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

2.4 times in October

Oct

1.7 times in November

Nov

0.2 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Mexicali (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 17 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Mexicali (Downtown)
19
9
0
Jan
Feb
Mar

4 days in April

Apr
May
Jun

3 days in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

4 days in October

Oct

17 days in November

Nov

4 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🤑 Lowest price$13 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 2, 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at $14 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $46. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Mexicali (Downtown) is October, while the least popular month is April.
Mexicali (Downtown) hosts: Enterprise, National, Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Keddy, FOX, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget. 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 1.28% 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
Budget (rated 6.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$36
Lowest daily price
$13
Total cars available
195

Top 10 suppliers in Mexicali (Downtown) in 2026

Enterprise
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
$34–$73
per day
Justo Sierra 2199 Esq, Marmoleros Sur Col Libertad
526865544648
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
National
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
$23–$87
per day
JUSTO SIERRA 2199 ESQ., MARMOLEROS SUR COL LIBERTAD
526865142406
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
Dollar
Dollar
7.7
Average
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.4
$26–$160
per day
CALLE NOVENA ESQ. CALLE ABADEZ MEXICALI, MEXICO 21218
018007095000 / +526868411746
Show working hours
Mon
00:01-23:59
Tue
00:01-23:59
Wed
00:01-23:59
Thu
00:01-23:59
Fri
00:01-23:59
Sat
00:01-23:59
Sun
00:01-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
7.5
Average
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.1
$30–$475
per day
Bv. Benito Juarez 1004, Jardines del Valle, 21270 Mexicali
+526865682020
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
07:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-20:00
Europcar
Europcar
7.5
Average
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
7.8
Car condition
7.3
$13–$176
per day
BLVD LAZARO CARDENAS # 582 ORIENTE
+526865646706
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Keddy
Keddy
7.4
Below 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
7.1
Car condition
6.9
$33–$104
per day
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 582, Ex-Ejido Coahuila, 21360 Mexicali, B.C.
+526865646706
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
FOX
FOX
7.2
Below Average
Value for money
5.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
6.8
Blvd Lazaro Cardenas # 582 Oriente Colonia Ex Ejido Coahuila
+526865646706
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Thrifty
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
$27–$158
per day
Dollar Car Rental, Blvd Novena SN Esquina Calle Abades, Compuertas, 21218 Mexicali, B.C.
+52018007095000 / +525591289000 / +525591289020
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
00:00-00:00
Hertz
Hertz
7.1
Below Average
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
$46–$159
per day
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 80, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
+52018007095056
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Budget
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
Blvd Benito Jurez # 1819, Col Cantu, Mexicali, 21260, Mexico
+525591809400
Show 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
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