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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico from $12

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Mexico car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

NU Car

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$18

Cheapest price per day

$12

Popular car types in Mexico

There are 72 hire agencies servicing Mexico. These agencies, altogether, have 2,727 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico with prices from $12 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

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Best car rental deals found in Mexico

Toyota Corolla$12/day
Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Swift$12/day
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Camry$26/day
Toyota Camry

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 $24/day on average when booked 3 days ahead, which saves you 31% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Payless is currently the cheapest car hire company in Mexico with deals as low as $9.71/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $14.73/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Mexico? February is the cheapest month, costing about $25 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $53. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$27

February

$25

March

$28

April

$33

May

$26

June

$35

July

$34

August

$30

September

$26

October

$29

November

$28

December

$53

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Mexico?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Mexico, start with San José del Cabo, where rates average $12/day. You can also find good prices in Cancún ($13/day), Puerto Vallarta ($13/day), and Mérida ($13/day).

Top rental agencies in Mexico

Avis

6.0
Okay
115 reviews•123 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

4.3
Mediocre
159 reviews•96 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.3

America Car Rental

4.2
Mediocre
53 reviews•48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.3

National

38 reviews•112 locations

Cargini

1 location

L&M Car Rental

1 location

NextCar

6 locations

America Rent a Car

11 locations

Car rental FAQs

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

    At $12/day, the cheapest car rental price in Mexico was found in San José del Cabo. On average, San José del Cabo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($12/day), which is 76% 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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