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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico

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Mexico car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 February 2026.

Most common car type

Full-size

Cheapflights insights for Mexico car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Mexico, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Mexico?

Book your rental car in Mexico 3 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $20/day on average when booked 3 days ahead, which saves you 27% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

MAS is currently the cheapest car hire company in Mexico with deals as low as $5.78/day found in the past two weeks. America Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $8.69/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico?

Planning to hire a car in Mexico? September is the cheapest month, costing about $21 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $48. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$26

February

$23

March

$23

April

$30

May

$22

June

$24

July

$28

August

$25

September

$21

October

$22

November

$25

December

$48

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. Passenger van (Mitsubishi Xpander) and Mini (Nissan March) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mexico.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 216 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 165.

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 894 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 February 2026.

Top rental 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 22 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.3
Okay
120 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.6

Avis

5.9
Fair
123 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Alamo

4.8
Mediocre
264 reviews85 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

4.3
Mediocre
622 reviews71 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.3

Budget

4.0
Mediocre
194 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.0

Hertz

3.6
Poor
199 reviews165 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.5

Europcar

3.6
Poor
225 reviews139 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.5

Thrifty

3.1
Poor
107 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.1

Comfort

4.0

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    With an average price of $50/day, MEXRENTACAR is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 226% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $115/day, the cheapest car rental price in Mexico was found in Tijuana. On average, Tijuana has the cheapest daily rental car price ($130/day), which is 5% 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.

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