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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico from $9

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 8/1 and drop-off date of 10/1. 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 2024

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 9 December 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$34

Cheapest price per day

$9

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 9 December 2024.

January

$29

February

$27

March

$30

April

$29

May

$25

June

$25

July

$32

August

$30

September

$22

October

$24

November

$24

December

$63

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico is September. 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 9 December 2024.

There are 63 hire agencies servicing Mexico. These agencies, altogether, have 2,441 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico with prices from $9 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

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental 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 9 December 2024.

Small cars

$9 - $89

All Car Types

$21 - $147

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $42/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~$9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$89/day). In fact, October is about 79% 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 36% 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 $62/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Mexico (~$18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$151/day). In fact, September is about 72% 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 4% 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 $111/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Mexico (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$393/day). In fact, March is about 46% 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 42% 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 $72/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~$23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$183/day). In fact, February is about 69% 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 is 10% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$9/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Suzuki Swift$9/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Holden Barina$17/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina

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 9 December 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Mexico, including those serving the Cancún, Mexico City and Tijuana area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Hertz

160 locations

Europcar

136 locations

keddy by Europcar

133 locations

Sunnycars

128 locations

Avis

123 locations

Thrifty

120 locations

National

103 locations

Dollar

101 locations

Best Mexico car rental 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 $92. Data was last updated on 9 December 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Mexico including options serving Cancún, Mexico City and Tijuana. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Hyundai i20$9/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Suzuki Swift$9/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai Elantra$9/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.5 rating), Avis (6.1 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?

    With an average price of $150/day, MEXRENTACAR is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 69% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $18/day, the cheapest car rental price in Mexico was found in Cancún. On average, Cancún has the cheapest daily rental car price ($34/day), which is 0% 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.

Van rentals in Mexico

Find van hire deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Mexico cost an average of $144 per day. Price data was last updated on 9 December 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the Mexico region, including pickup options close to Cancún, Mexico City and Tijuana. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Volkswagen Sharan$53/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$53/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$72/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan

Car rentals by fuel type in Mexico

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Mexico. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mexico. Deals were last updated on 9 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Mexico. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($33+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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