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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico

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Mexico car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 January 2026.

Most common car type

Standard

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 ₹ 1,130/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7,151% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Looking to hire a car in Mexico? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ₹ 880/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ₹ 1,428/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Mexico? September is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 1,130 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,597. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 1,436

February

₹ 1,191

March

₹ 1,283

April

₹ 1,619

May

₹ 1,161

June

₹ 1,252

July

₹ 1,558

August

₹ 1,375

September

₹ 1,130

October

₹ 1,161

November

₹ 1,375

December

₹ 2,597

What car do most people rent in Mexico?

SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan) and Economy (Chevrolet Beat) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mexico.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 200 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 167.

Top rental agencies in Mexico

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 25 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.2
Okay
121 reviews96 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.6

Avis

5.9
Fair
124 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Alamo

4.8
Mediocre
278 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

4.3
Mediocre
620 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.3

Budget

4.0
Mediocre
195 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.0

Hertz

3.6
Poor
203 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

3.6

Europcar

3.6
Poor
228 reviews138 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.5

Thrifty

3.1
Poor
109 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.0

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 January 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    With an average price of ₹ 3,224/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 211% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    When visiting Mexico, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Playa del Carmen where rental cars typically will cost around ₹ 3,179/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Mexico was found in Playa del Carmen for just ₹ 3,179/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Mexico?

    In Mexico, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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