Car Rental in Mexico City
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) Car Rental
Mini
VW Polo
or similar
$41.99
per day
Mexico City International Airport Car Rental
Economy
Nissan March
or similar
$44.75
per day
Mexico City International Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
$44.75
per day
Mexico City International Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Beat
or similar
$44.75
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) Car Rental
Compact
Volkswagen Vento
or similar
$44.98
/ per day
Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) Car Rental
Intermediate
Nissan Versa
or similar
$46.18
/ per day
Mexico City International Airport Car Rental
Economy
Nissan March
or similar
$46.48
/ per day
Mexico City International Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Changan Sania
or similar
$49.06
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:31 on 2022-08-11. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
Spanish
Currency
MXN
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Country code
52
Economy car rental price
$61.82 / per day
Average car rental length
1 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 70 km/h
19 - 43 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h
50 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.04%
Why rent a car in Mexico City?
One of the 32 states of Mexico and one of the largest cities on the planet, Mexico City is an impressive destination — and not just due to its size. From Aztec artifacts and colonial architecture to plenty of entertainment and busy cultural life, the city is an increasingly attractive tourist hotspot. Better yet, it can also serve as a gateway to Central Mexico and its many jewels.
One-Way Car Rentals in Mexico City
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Mexico City and drop off in another city include:
- From Mexico City to Cancun - 224 offers from US$ 70.18 per day
- From Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta - 81 offers from US$ 48.88 per day
- From Mexico City to Oaxaca - 58 offers from US$ 38.86 per day
- From Mexico City to Guadalajara - 97 offers from US$ 36.83 per day
- From Mexico City to Aguascalientes - 76 offers from US$ 34.07 per day
Top ways to enter Mexico City
- Mexico City Airport: Also known as Benito Juarez Airport after the Mexican statesman, it handled over 50 million travelers in 2019, making it one of the busiest airports in all of the Americas. In addition to plenty of domestic connections, the airport also offers flights to and from North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Located just 6km (3.7 miles) east of the city center, the airport can be reached in 20-30 minutes, depending on the traffic.
- Toluca Airport: Located in the southwestern suburb of the same name, the much smaller Toluca Airport hosts flights of four different airlines, offering local connections with places like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Monterrey. Depending on the traffic, the trip from this airport to the center of Mexico City takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Top destinations and activities
- National Museum of Anthropology. Mexico City is rich with museums — according to some estimates, no other city in the world has as many as the Mexican capital. While many of them would deserve special mention, the National Museum of Anthropology is definitely one of the standouts. The bulk of its impressive collection is dedicated to the various indigenous cultures of Mexico — not just the Mayans, Aztecs, and Olmecs, but also some lesser-known ones. In addition to stunning historical artifacts, there are also more recent exhibitions about rural life in modern-day Mexico.
- Zócalo. The main square of Mexico City, El Zócalo is also the city’s beating heart. Located in the place of the ceremonial center of the Aztec city that preceded it, it is one of the largest public squares in the world. Many of the city’s most important buildings, such as the National Palace and the Mexico City Cathedral, are located on it.
- Coyoacán. A large neighborhood inhabited for many centuries (its name means ‘the place of coyotes’ in the native Nahuatl language), Coyoacán is nowadays one of the best places to enjoy Mexico City’s colonial architecture. Famous examples include San Juan Bautista Church and La Conchita Church. Other attractions of the neighborhood are the Frida Kahlo Museum, the Anahuacalli Museum containing pre-Hispanic art, and the bustling squares of Hidalgo and Jardín Centenario.
Traffic and parking
Mexico has a program called Angeles Verdes (Green Angels) which provides trucks that patrol the tolled highways to assist drivers of broken down vehicles. The operators of these trucks can fix basic problems or tow your vehicle and will do it for free. You can call the Green Angels toll-free at 01-800-987-8224 or dial 078 in an emergency. Do be sure to keep your receipt from the tolls, as this is funded through the tolls.
Toll roads
Mexico has an extensive system of toll roads due to a government program started in the 1980s to update the country’s road system. The Mexican toll road system is called Cuota. Toll booths are located along the highways at the end of sections of the road, therefore, on a long ride, you can pass through multiple toll booths. While credit cards used to be accepted, drivers can now only pay with either cash or an electronic tag placed on the car’s windshield. The electronic tags may be available from your rental car provider but usually comes with a fee. However, the fee is usually just a one-time fee for the tag, not a daily fee as in other places like many places in the United States. ATMs are few and far between along the highways, so be sure to keep plenty of cash to pay for the tolls.
Compared to other countries, Mexico’s tolls can seem rather expensive. It is possible, however, to avoid most toll roads as Libre (or free) roads usually go alongside them, though they are much slower to travel on due to going through many villages along the way. This may make for more scenic travel on short trips but would certainly hinder progress on any long trips.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Teotihuacan. Also known as the City of the Gods, Teotihuacan was the largest settlement in the pre-Columbian Americas and is now a major archeological site. The main attractions are the giant Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, as well as the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, but many of the smaller structures and places of worship are just as fascinating. Located some 50km (31 miles) northeast of the city center, Teotihuacan can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Desierto de los Leones. As fascinating as Mexico City is, its constant energy, colors, and smells can sometimes leave a traveler feeling overwhelmed. Luckily, a green escape is just a short ride away in the form of the Desert of the Lions National Park. Do not be confused by its name — it notes a wild, deserted place rather than eternal sand, and the area is characterized by highland forests, streams, and waterfalls. A great place for hiking, the national park is home to wildlife species like the ringtail (sometimes called a cat, but actually a relative of raccoons), white-tailed deer, and sparrowhawk, as well as some well-preserved architecture. The park is about an hour’s drive southwest of the city center.
- Puebla. One of the largest cities in Mexico, Puebla is mainly known for its beautiful colonial buildings. The city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts such gems as the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, Puebla Cathedral, and the Chapel of the Virgin of Rosario. Meanwhile, the surrounding state of the same name has highland lakes, volcanoes, and ancient sites for a curious traveler to explore. The trip from Mexico City takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, so while it’s possible to visit Puebla on a day trip, spare two or three days if you can.
Most popular cars
The most popular rental car in Mexico City is the Chevrolet Spark, although many travelers also go for the smaller Chevrolet Spark 3d, as well as the Chevrolet Aveo and Nissan March. The most popular rental car types are economy, compact, and mini.
Car Rental Prices in Mexico City
- Large cars - from $93 per day
- Medium cars - from $89 per day
- Vans - from $331 per day
- Premium cars - from $149 per day
- Small cars - from $80 per day
- SUVs - from $222 per day
Money-saving tips
These are some good ways to save money on your rental car:
- Compare the rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Mexico City is the cheapest in March when renting a car is about 45% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 20 Cities near Mexico City
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Guadalajara Car Rentals from $27.00 per day456.9 km / 283.9 miles away
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Puerto Vallarta Car Rentals from $56.46 per day670.1 km / 416.4 miles away
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Toluca Car Rentals from $82.33 per day45.7 km / 28.4 miles away
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Monterrey Car Rentals from $44.75 per day727.2 km / 451.9 miles away
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Leon Car Rentals from $24.92 per day308.8 km / 191.9 miles away
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Puebla Car Rentals from $55.58 per day81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez Car Rentals from $50.12 per day715.2 km / 444.4 miles away
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Huatulco Car Rentals from $67.45 per day496.4 km / 308.4 miles away
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Queretaro Car Rentals from $64.26 per day183.5 km / 114.0 miles away
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Puerto escondido Car Rentals from $60.77 per day438.1 km / 272.3 miles away
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Veracruz Car Rentals from $71.97 per day310.2 km / 192.7 miles away
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San Luis Potosi Car Rentals from $46.21 per day378.2 km / 235.0 miles away
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Acapulco Car Rentals from $64.26 per day289.8 km / 180.1 miles away
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Aguascalientes Car Rentals from $55.58 per day425.4 km / 264.3 miles away
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Zacatecas Car Rentals from $81.33 per day525.4 km / 326.5 miles away
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Ixtapa Car Rentals from $48.92 per day313.8 km / 195.0 miles away
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Durango Car Rentals from $67.32 per day773.9 km / 480.9 miles away
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Colima Car Rentals from $44.75 per day466.1 km / 289.6 miles away
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Manzanillo Car Rentals from $49.39 per day569.8 km / 354.1 miles away
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Ciudad del Carmen Car Rentals from $46.19 per day774.5 km / 481.2 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Mexico City
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Mexico Acoxpa Shopping Centre Car Rentals from $84.60 per day
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Mexico City South Car Rentals from $84.60 per day6.7 km / 4.1 miles away
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Mexico Walmart Taxquena Car Rentals from $84.60 per day7.0 km / 4.3 miles away
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Mexico Patriotismo Car Rentals from $71.97 per day12.4 km / 7.7 miles away
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Mexico Paseo de la Reforma Car Rentals from $54.36 per day14.6 km / 9.1 miles away
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Mexico Camino Real Polanco Hotel Car Rentals from $84.60 per day15.0 km / 9.3 miles away
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Mexico Alameda Central Car Rentals from $93.04 per day15.3 km / 9.5 miles away
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Mexico - Santa Fe Car Rentals from $54.36 per day15.3 km / 9.5 miles away
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Mexico Polanco Car Rentals from $93.04 per day16.2 km / 10.1 miles away
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Mexico Penon de los Banos Car Rentals from $54.33 per day16.4 km / 10.2 miles away
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Benito Juarez International Airport Car Rentals from $44.75 per day16.6 km / 10.3 miles away
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Ventura Hotel & Suite Car Rentals from $69.15 per day18.7 km / 11.6 miles away
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Mexico Interlomas Car Rentals from $48.92 per day19.2 km / 11.9 miles away
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Mexico Ciudad Satelite Car Rentals from $95.68 per day25.8 km / 16.0 miles away
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Toluca Airport Car Rentals from $82.33 per day45.7 km / 28.4 miles away
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Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) Car Rentals from $41.40 per day52.0 km / 32.3 miles away
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Puebla International Airport Car Rentals from $55.58 per day81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
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Puebla Animas Car Rentals from $72.30 per day99.3 km / 61.7 miles away
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Queretaro Airport Car Rentals from $64.26 per day183.5 km / 114.0 miles away
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Acapulco Airport Car Rentals from $64.26 per day289.8 km / 180.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico City?
Car rental prices in Mexico City vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Mexico City
The best month to rent a car in Mexico City is February (when prices for an Economy class start from $1.03). This is 97% cheaper than the yearly average and 98% cheaper than renting in January (when rental prices start at $64.24 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.
What’s the usual rental length in Mexico City?
Travel lengths vary from month to month: in September, travelers rent a car for an average of 8 days in January, the average rental period is 6 days.
Average Rental Length in Mexico City
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Mexico City?
The most popular month for renting a car in Mexico City is March, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Rental in Mexico City by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX RENT A CAR | VW Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Volkswagen Vento | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Chevrolet Aveo Aut. | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | VW Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Sedona | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| America Car Rental | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Firefly | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
MC
Netherlands
Chevrolet Aveo
October 9, 2020
Not only in México but everywhere, take a carefully look at the rates.
NV
Portugal
Chevrolet Matiz
November 16, 2019
Mexico City is a bit hard to drive due to the huge amount of traffic and the way Mexicans drive but it is one of the best ways to explore Mexico
LP
South Korea
Dodge Journey
October 4, 2018
I went Chapultepec where the Mexican kings lived and many royal things you can see.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.57 / 10
Lowest rated company
MEX RENT A CAR
6.05 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$61.67
Lowest daily price
$12.05
Total cars available
466
Top 16 Suppliers in Mexico City in 2022
Enterprise
525557869026
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Avis
525555112228
Paseo De La Reforma 296
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Europcar
+525515601773
BENITO JUAREZ INTERNATIONAL APT
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
Budget
+525557843011
Capitán Carlos León S/N Colonia, Delegación, Peñón de los Baños, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
National
+525557032222
Río Amazonas 93, Col. Renacimiento, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México
Alamo
+525552075195
Paseo De La Reforma 325, Colonia Cuauhtemoc
Flexways
+5491152599877
Sinaloa 85 Peñón de los Baños Venustiano Carranza 15520 Ciudad de México
SIXT
+525552920609
Ave Santa Fe 170
America Car Rental
+529984041947 / +529982772624 / +525515600089
Av. Sonora S/N - Esquina Texcoco, Penon De Los Banos, 15520 Mexico
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
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GreenMotion
+525552918872
PLAZA VICTORIA, LOCAL LO-A-0004-02, ubicado en avenida Jesús del Monte número 39 Y 39-A colonia Ex Hacienda Jesús del Monte, municipio de Huixquilucan, código postal 52764, Estado de México
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:09:00-14:00
Sun:09:00-14:00
Thrifty
+52018007095000
Terminal 1,Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
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Sun:00:01-23:59
Dollar
+5218007095000
Mexico City International Airport, Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
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Hertz
+52018007095043
Calz Acoxpa 438 Coapa, Ex-Hacienda Coapa Tlalpan,14300 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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:09:00-15:00
Firefly
+52018007095000
Circuito Exterior Mexiquense km 33 Santa Lucia, 55600 Zumpango de Ocampo, Méx.
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
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NUCarrentals
+525515600089 / 525515600087
Mexico City Intl Airport
MEX RENT A CAR
+523346242114
Felipe Angeles International Airport (Santa Lucía), Av Sta Lucia, 55600 Zumpango de Ocampo, México.
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00