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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 5 July 2025.

Most common car type

Compact

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 $71/day – about 43% 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 7.9/10 with 40 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 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 $66 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$66

February

$71

March

$79

April

$79

May

$78

June

$82

July

$91

August

$79

September

$82

October

$112

November

$69

December

$82

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 (Jeep Compass or similar), and Supplier choice cars (Class Special Car or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Mexico at 8.

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 5 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
40 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

7.4
Good
36 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Ace

7.1
Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Budget

6.9
Okay
48 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.3
Okay
71 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

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 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

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 5 July 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 $808 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.

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