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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico from $8

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Mexico with a pick-up date of 24/6 and drop-off date of 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Mexico car rentals in 2025

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 15 June 2025.

Most popular company

MAS

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$34

Cheapest price per day

$8

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 15 June 2025.

There are 65 hire agencies servicing Mexico. These agencies, altogether, have 2,611 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico with prices from $8 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Mexico:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare car rental deals in Mexico by type

Here are the best Mexico small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Mexico medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Mexico SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent$8/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Mazda Mazda2$8/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda2
Nissan Micra$21/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Best car rental deals found in Mexico

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 $39. Data was last updated on 15 June 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Mexico including options serving Puerto Vallarta, Cancún and Mexico City. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Hyundai Accent$8/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Avante$8/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante
Nissan Versa$8/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa

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 car hire in Mexico 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $21/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 21% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Economy Rent a Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Mexico with deals as low as $9.95/day found in the past two weeks. MEXRENTACAR is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $14.59/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Mexico? May is the cheapest month, costing about $23 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $51. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$30

February

$25

March

$25

April

$31

May

$23

June

$26

July

$32

August

$30

September

$23

October

$25

November

$28

December

$51

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 176 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 168.

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 890 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

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 15 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Mexico, including those serving the Puerto Vallarta, Cancún and Mexico City area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
137 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Avis

5.9
Fair
127 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Alamo

4.7
Mediocre
315 reviews81 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.4

MEXRENTACAR

4.5
Mediocre
596 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.5

Budget

4.1
Mediocre
200 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.0

Hertz

3.6
Poor
234 reviews168 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.6

Europcar

3.5
Poor
250 reviews143 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.4

Thrifty

3.3
Poor
139 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

3.9

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

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 15 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    With an average price of $32/day, MEXRENTACAR is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 50% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $24/day, the cheapest car rental price in Mexico was found in Puerto Vallarta. On average, Puerto Vallarta has the cheapest daily rental car price ($24/day), which is 31% 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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