New Mexico

Cheap Car Rentals in New Mexico from $79

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 New Mexico with a pick-up date of 24/8 and drop-off date of 31/8. 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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New Mexico car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 August 2025.

Most common car type

Compact

Popular car types in New Mexico

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New Mexico and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 August 2025.

There are 357 hire agencies servicing New Mexico. These agencies, altogether, have 17,540 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Mexico with prices from $79 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in New Mexico:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare car rental deals in New Mexico by type

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

Kia Picanto$79/day
2
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30$79/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i30

Best car rental deals found in New Mexico

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in New Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New Mexico with an average daily rate of $112. Data was last updated on 18 August 2025.
Kia Picanto$79/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30$79/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Toyota C-HR$80/day
4
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A/C
Toyota C-HR

Cheapflights insights for New Mexico car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in New Mexico, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $73/day – about 45% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in New Mexico?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New Mexico is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 43 reviews). Avis (rated 7.5/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in New Mexico? January is the cheapest month, costing about $67 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $115. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$67

February

$73

March

$81

April

$81

May

$79

June

$84

July

$96

August

$86

September

$86

October

$115

November

$71

December

$84

What car do most people hire in New Mexico?

The most popular types of cars to hire in New Mexico are the following: Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar), Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar), and Premium cars (Infiniti Q50 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Mexico?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Mexico at 9.

Top rental agencies in New Mexico

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 18 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
43 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Avis

7.5
Good
36 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Ace

7.1
Good
45 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Budget

6.9
Okay
50 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.4
Okay
75 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.5

Dollar

7.0
Good
28 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
25 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New Mexico for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in New Mexico. They can have you in a hire car for about $702 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Mexico?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in New Mexico.

Car rentals by fuel type in New Mexico

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Mexico. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in New Mexico. Deals were last updated on 18 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Mexico. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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