Car Rental in Mexico
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Playa Del Carmen Riviera Maya Car Rental
Compact
Kia Rio
or similar
$7.71
per day
Playa Del Carmen Riviera Maya Car Rental
Intermediate
Hyundai Accent
or similar
$9.16
per day
Playa Del Carmen Ocean Riviera Paradise Hotel Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Beat
or similar
$10.21
per day
Playa Del Carmen Ocean Riviera Paradise Hotel Car Rental
Economy
Nissan March
or similar
$10.93
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Playa Del Carmen Riviera Maya Car Rental
Standard
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$11.39
/ per day
Playa Del Carmen Ocean Riviera Paradise Hotel Car Rental
Compact
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
$12.39
/ per day
Playa Del Carmen Ocean Riviera Paradise Hotel Car Rental
Compact
Chevrolet Aveo
or similar
$13.12
/ per day
Irapuato Lazaro Cardenas Car Rental
Compact
Nissan March
or similar
$14.15
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:57 on 2022-08-08. 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
$65.43 / 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%
Average gasoline price
$1.10 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.14 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.98 / 1 liter
Why rent a car in Mexico?
Mexico is a great country for renting a car. With stunning nature, great cultural variety, and access to two oceans, it is a fun place to explore at your own pace. Travel hotspots like Mexico City, Cancun, and Acapulco are world-famous, but visiting some of the lesser-known parts can be just as rewarding.
Top ways to enter Mexico
- Mexico City Airport: Also known as Benito Juarez Airport after the former president, it is by far the busiest in the country and handled more than 50 million passengers in 2020. The airport offers flights to and from a plethora of destinations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- Cancun Airport: Serving the popular vacation destination, Cancun Airport has flights by more than 40 airlines connecting it to destinations all over the world.
- Guadalajara Airport: Serving the capital of the state of Jalisco and Mexico’s second-largest city, Guadalajara Airport handles about eight million travelers every year. The airport hosts tens of flights to destinations in the rest of Mexico and the United States.
- Merida Airport: Providing access to another holiday destination in the Yucatan, Merida Airport is fairly small, but offers connections with such destinations as Houston and Miami.
- Los Cabos Airport: Named after a popular vacation spot at the southern tip of Baja California peninsula, Los Cabos Airport is especially busy during the tourist season when it hosts the flights of more than 20 airlines, many of them connecting the area with cities all across the United States and Canada.
Top cities and places to visit
- Mexico City. When Spanish colonizers arrived in the area of modern day Mexico City, it had already been a political and religious center for centuries. Nowadays one of the largest cities on the planet, it is rich in both historic Aztec sites, splendid architecture, and a thriving contemporary cultural scene.
- Cancun. A synonym for partying and beach vacation, Cancun is arguably the most popular travel destination in Mexico. The city offers both of the aforementioned activities in abundance, but also provides access to the caves, nature areas, and islands of the southern state of Quintana Roo.
- Pacific Coast. The tropical southwest of Mexico is another haven of idyllic beaches and developed resort towns. Some of the most notable spots include Puerto Vallarta in the north and Acapulco in the south, but many travelers prefer the relatively less visited coastal spots in between.
Most popular rental car
The most popular rental car in Mexico is the Kia Rio, although many travelers also go for the Chevrolet Aveo and the Hyundai Accent. The most popular rental car types are compact, economy, and intermediate.
While a smaller car is perfectly good for traveling along the main highways or exploring the cities (and might actually be preferable in some urban areas due to the remaining historic planning), getting a 4x4 might be a necessity if you plan to explore Mexico’s nature or mountainous areas.
Driver license requirements
- Mexico recognizes foreign driver’s licenses if they are in Spanish or English. However, some rental car suppliers require you to have an International Driving Permit (IDP). Make sure to check the driver’s license requirements of the rental car supplier before booking the vehicle.
- If your driver’s license is in another language, you need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Mexico.
- Even if you have an IDP, you still need to also provide your valid driver’s license from your country
- You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
- Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.
Crossing Borders
Mexico has land borders with three countries: the United States, Guatemala, and Belize.
There are very few car rental companies that permit one-way rentals between Mexico and one of the neighboring countries. When such deals can be found, typically this will include trips from destinations that are near the border (e.g., from northern Mexico to the United States or the Yucatan to Belize). You can search for car rental companies that permit international one-way rentals by entering your car pick-up and drop-off locations on our search.
Do keep in mind that each of the countries has its own visa policy, so you may or may not be required to have a visit. Visitors from most Western countries can visit Mexico and all three of its neighbors without a visa, but there are exceptions. If you plan to visit Mexico and one of its neighboring countries on the same trip, make sure to consult your Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance.
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.
Most popular types of rental car
The most popular type of rental car in Mexico is an economy, followed by intermediate and compact.
Top driving routes
- Jalisco. A large state in central Mexico, Jalisco has a decent stretch of the aforementioned Pacific coastline — but the inland parts can be just as interesting to explore. The state is the birthplace of Mariachi music and Tequila, the location of the country’s historic second city, Guadalajara, and has a number of well-preserved pre-Columbian sites, not least of which is the circular pyramids of Guachimontones.
- Baja California. A long and narrow peninsula separated from the rest of Mexico by the Gulf of California, Baja California is distinct from the rest of the country both in terms of culture and nature. The region boasts some of Mexico’s nicest beaches which are dotted with resort towns and surfing hotspots, but it also offers unique desert and volcanic landscapes.
- The Yucatán. A large peninsula physically separated from the rest of Mexico, the Yucatán is much more than just the beaches of Cancun. Made up of five states, the region has a wealth of historic Mayan sites, and is also known for national parks, ecotourism, and a thriving indigenous culture.
Car Rental Prices
- Convertibles - from $42 per day
- Station wagons - from $26 per day
- Large cars - from $81 per day
- Medium cars - from $72 per day
- Vans - from $230 per day
- Premium cars - from $109 per day
- Small cars - from $70 per day
- SUVs - from $149 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Mexico:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car as soon in advance as you can
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Mexico is the cheapest in June when renting a car is about 36% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 20 Most Popular Cities in Mexico
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Car Rental in Cancun from $71.11 per day
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Car Rental in Mexico City from $53.71 per day
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Car Rental in Guadalajara from $26.68 per day
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Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta from $30.40 per day
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Car Rental in Merida from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental in San Jose del Cabo from $91.93 per day
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Car Rental in Toluca from $81.35 per day
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Car Rental in Monterrey from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental in Tijuana from $80.16 per day
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Car Rental in Leon from $24.62 per day
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Car Rental in Cozumel from $71.11 per day
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Car Rental in La Paz from $66.52 per day
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Car Rental in Tuxtla Gutiérrez from $49.52 per day
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Car Rental in Hermosillo from $30.40 per day
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Car Rental in Huatulco from $66.64 per day
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Car Rental in Queretaro from $63.49 per day
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Car Rental in Tulum from $124.52 per day
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Car Rental in Puerto escondido from $73.42 per day
Top 19 Most Popular Locations in Mexico
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Car Rental at Cancun Airport from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental at Mexico City International Airport from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental at Cancun Hotel Zone from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental at Mexico - Santa Fe from $53.71 per day
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Car Rental at Guadalajara Airport from $26.68 per day
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Car Rental at Merida Airport from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental at Los Cabos Int. Airport from $31.83 per day
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Car Rental at Toluca Airport from $81.35 per day
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Car Rental at Monterrey Airport from $44.22 per day
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Car Rental at Playa del Carmen Airport from $33.96 per day
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Car Rental at Puerto Vallarta Airport from $30.40 per day
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Car Rental at Tijuana Airport from $66.52 per day
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Car Rental at Puebla International Airport from $54.92 per day
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Car Rental at La Paz Airport from $66.52 per day
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Car Rental at Cozumel Airport from $71.11 per day
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Car Rental at Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport from $49.52 per day
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Car Rental at Hermosillo Airport from $30.40 per day
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Car Rental at Bahias de Huatulco International Airport from $66.64 per day
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Car Rental at Queretaro Airport from $63.49 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico?
The cost of renting a car in Mexico depends on the time of year. This graph compares price changes from month to month in order to find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Mexico
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Mexico is June — prices start from $21.50 for an Economy class vehicle. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in the month of November (when prices start at $59.24 for a Compact class). This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. The exact price for your trip will depend on the length of your rental and the number of days until your rental period begins. Just enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers.
What’s the average rental length in Mexico?
The average length differs from month to month. The longest rental periods are in September — an average of 10 days. The shortest are in August — an average of 4 days.
Average Rental Length in Mexico
What’s the most popular time for renting a car in Mexico?
Discover Cars users search for cars in a lot of locations daily. We gathered this information in order to analyze car rental popularity in Mexico. The most popular month is January, while the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Rental in Mexico 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 |
| Flexways | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Chevrolet Aveo Aut. | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Renault Kwid | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | VW Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Flexways | Nissan March | 5 | 1 | 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 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.
JD
Colombia
Nissan Versa
May 22, 2022
Rental car is a great option for exploring Rivera Maya
DC
Canada
VW Polo
March 15, 2022
visited many of the beaches on the coastal route would suggest to everyone drive the whole island its great fun
BM
Mexico
Chevrolet Beat
March 11, 2022
I used this place on a whim to explore the spots outside of Merida. This place was excellent and I'd use them again for all the outside city trips.
IP
Croatia
VW Jetta
February 27, 2022
Ask for nearest gas station at pick up so when you do drop off you can add petrol to car just before returning (because of trafic in MC we spend to much fuel)
HZ
United States of America (USA)
VW Gol
May 28, 2021
It’s easier to get around Tulum with a car. Especially, if you are staying in town.
FG
United States of America (USA)
Nissan March
December 22, 2020
Always purchase the insurance ahead of time, get the best insurance you can if it's at a good rate. In Mexico, they will try to push insurance down your throat, in a way intimate you into getting their insurance. Take a walk around video of the car upon delivery. Do not negotiate on another vehicle, simply say you want the one you paid for and expect to receive it soon. Do not fall for their continuous extortion, keep asking for your vehicle and have a print out ahead of time of your rental, that comes in handy and is very useful to prove them you already have insurance, you paid for it and that's the vehicle you expect to get. The return was a lot easier, no issues there.
ZB
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Beat
October 19, 2020
if staying at an all inclusive resort & don't mind making your tour reservations through the resort, a vehicle is not required. But if want to control your time, save money, don't mind driving and using your GPS the car is not needed. It's very hard to get lost since the area has 1 main road.
RB
United States of America (USA)
Kia Soul
September 30, 2020
Best all
AD
United Kingdom
VW Polo
March 9, 2020
Look out for speed bumps in unusual places, they are not painted so you can't see them from a distance - the signs showing there is a bump is not always there
KC
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Wrangler
February 20, 2020
There’s so much to do in the Mayan Rivera you’re costing yourself time and money not renting a car. A car is everything there, you have to do it or you miss out, period.
KP
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Accent
February 16, 2020
Loreto is beautiful
YC
United States of America (USA)
Nissan March
September 29, 2019
The people at the car rental desk were friendly and helpful, the issue we had was that they only had stick shift available. They did end up bringing an automatic transmission in. But it took time. Also the windshield wipers were torn and it started raining about a half hour after we left. Other than those two issues I would say it was a mostly positive experience.
Would I rent again? Yes. The convenience of having our own vehicle was wonderful.
KK
United States of America (USA)
VW Vento
August 22, 2019
Love San Jose del Cabo and the freedom having a rental car provides.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.56 / 10
Lowest rated company
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.47 / 10
Total number of reviews
40
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
$65.43
Lowest daily price
$4.27
Total cars available
3536
Top 19 Suppliers in Mexico in 2022
Enterprise
9611536197
Carr.Vergel-Aeropuerto Km.12
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:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
Avis
+529988860221
Aeropuerto Intl Cancun
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
City Car Rental
+529989800608
Blvd Colosio Sm 305 Mz01 L3-02 Cond S2-1, Local 1
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
Alamo
+529848712679
AV COBA SUR ESQ CON CALLE, ASTEROIDES
National
526121246625
La Paz International Airport, Ctra Transpeninsular Km 13
Europcar
+529888925952
AV.TANKAH ESQ.AV COBA SM35 MZA1
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
Sun:07:00-22:00
Budget
526699132000
Ave Camaron Sabalo #413
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:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Rhodium
+523331224758
Zona de Arrendadoras EN
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:30
Tue:06:00-23:30
Wed:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sat:06:00-23:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
Goldcar
+523331224758
Zona de Arrendadoras EN
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:30
Tue:06:00-23:30
Wed:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sat:06:00-23:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
Flexways
+5491152599877
Ave, Blvrd Francisco Medina Ascencio 8060, Puerto Vallarta
SIXT
+526241722304
Carretera Transpeninsular
Adocar Rental
+529982536113
Avenida Uxmal Sm 23 L19 Y 24, Hotel Plaza Caribe, Cancun
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:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
NUCarrentals
529982536112 / 529982772624
Av. Solidaridad Iberoamericana,
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
America Car Rental
+528181450536
Aeropuerto General Mariano Escobedo, Carretera Miguel Alemán Km. 24, S/N Colonia, C.P. 66600, Zona De Arrendadoras Local #2
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
GreenMotion
526144323400
Blvd. Ortiz Mena No. 3322, , Col. Magisterial
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:09:00-16:00
Sun:09:00-15:00
Hertz
8007095000
Aeropuerto De Torreon
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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MEX RENT A CAR
+523346242114
Paseo Miguel Hidalgo Sn;
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
Firefly
018007095010
CARRETERA AEROPUERTO S/N , NUEVA
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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Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+525544400916 / +523312947525
Carr. Federal 307, Cancun-Tulum, Num 138, Centralia Bussines Center,Local 103.
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
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Sun:09:00-18:00