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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from £5

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
13 Dec — 20 Dec
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What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Mexico?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 929 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 December 2023.

Price

£8 - £22

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Cancún is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £8/day. Renting a car in Cancún is 64% cheaper than renting one in Oaxaca where the per day rate is around £22. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Puerto Vallarta (£11/day), San José del Cabo (£12/day), and Ixtapa (£13/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Cancún should expect to spend around £8/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Mexico is Cancún.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Mexico?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Mexico and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 6 December 2023.

January

£14

February

£11

March

£11

April

£15

May

£10

June

£10

July

£13

August

£13

September

£10

October

£10

November

£11

December

£25

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Mexico

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mexico and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 December 2023.

At £5/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Mexico in the past week. Out of 56 car hire agencies operating in Mexico, there are, in total, 2,154 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Compare available car types for hire in Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Mexico to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 December 2023.

Small cars

£15 - £31

All Car Types

£46 - £103

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £23/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~£15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£31/day). In fact, September is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a small car saves you 62% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £32/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Mexico (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£38/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a medium car saves you 50% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £69/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Mexico (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£91/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a large car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £45/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£61/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a SUV saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £72/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Mexico (~£47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£101/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a van is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Mexico van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £172/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Mexico (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£699/day). In fact, August is about 82% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a luxury car is 64% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Mexico, you would pay an average price of £67/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Mexico (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£94/day). In fact, December is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a convertible is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top hire agencies in Mexico

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 6 December 2023.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Mexico region, including those located within the Cancún, Uruapan and Playa del Carmen area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Hertz

148 locations

keddy by Europcar

124 locations

Sunnycars

123 locations

Europcar

118 locations

Thrifty

116 locations

Avis

111 locations

National

95 locations

Dollar

94 locations

Best Mexico car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mexico with an average daily rate of £14. Data was last updated on 6 December 2023.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Mexico, including options within the Cancún, Uruapan and Playa del Carmen area. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 December 2023.

What are the requirements to hire a car in Mexico?

In order to use a hired car in Mexico, you will be required to present your driving licence from your home country, along with an International Driving Licence as some Mexico car hire companies may ask for it. You will need to be at least 25 years old to use hired cars in Mexico, although they may allow younger customers with at least two years minimum experience. Most companies will apply a surcharge if you are under 25 years old. You will be asked to pay the deposit with a credit card and to show your passport as evidence of identity. There are varying levels of insurance available and we advise that you investigate them to find the one that best suits your needs during your stay.

What are the rules for driving in Mexico?

If you are planning on using a hired car in Mexico, then you need to know that they drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. All passengers in the car, including the driver are required by law to wear a seatbelt and using a mobile phone is prohibited. You may drive hired cars in Mexico using hands free and the blood-alcohol limit is 0.08%. We advise you to always carry change with you while driving and to stick to the toll roads as although you have to pay, there is generally less traffic on these roads, and they tend to be safer as well. It is illegal to wear headphones while driving and the use of SATNAV is permitted, but you are advised not to use it while in control of a moving car. We recommend that you check with each city’s department of motor vehicles for recent law changes during your stay.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Mexico?

In general, the quality of the roads in Mexico is not great, and you may find that the surface of the road is full of potholes, debris, or washouts. This will depend on the area in Mexico that you are driving, but you may also find that the lanes are narrow with steep, tight corners and bends. We recommend that you investigate cheap hired cars in Mexico that come with SATNAV and aircon to combat the heat and humidity. We also recommend 4X4s and SUVs if you plan on driving across country, or outside the city as they will give you more security when it comes to adverse road quality, and they will be better equipped to deal with varied terrain and weather. Depending on where you are driving, you may want to investigate what type of wheels you have on your car to give you the most control possible while driving.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (6.2 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.8 rating) and National (5.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Mexico.

What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

When hiring a car in Mexico, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is MEXRENTACAR , and with prices around £24/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from MEXRENTACAR is MINI, which starts as low as £9/day.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Mexico?

At £15/day, the cheapest car hire price in Mexico was found in Tulum. On average, Monterrey has the cheapest daily rental car price (£21/day), which is 36% below average price for cities in Mexico.

What side of the road do you drive on in Mexico?

Cars in Mexico are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Small car hires in Mexico

Find small car hire deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Mexico cost an average of £19 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2023.

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