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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from $8

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 18/1 and drop-off date of 20/1. 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 hires 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 18 12月 2024.

Most popular company

America Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$39

Cheapest price per day

$8

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,049 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 12月 2024.

Price

$9 - $45

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Cancún is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $9/day. Renting a car in Cancún is 80% cheaper than renting one in San José del Cabo where the per day rate is around $45. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Mérida ($18/day), Mexico City ($19/day), and Monterrey ($20/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Cancún should expect to spend around $9/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Mexico is Cancún.

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 18 12月 2024.

January

$26

February

$25

March

$28

April

$26

May

$23

June

$23

July

$29

August

$28

September

$20

October

$22

November

$22

December

$59

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 18 12月 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Mexico this past week from 2,501 hire locations out of 63 hire agencies. Prices for a Mexico small car hire start from $8/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire 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 18 12月 2024.

Small cars

$24 - $54

All Car Types

$36 - $135

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $38/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$54/day). In fact, July is about 37% 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 37% 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 $49/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Mexico (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$71/day). In fact, August is about 58% 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 17% 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 $106/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Mexico (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$244/day). In fact, May is about 65% 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 44% 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 $75/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$243/day). In fact, October is about 47% 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 22% 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:

To hire a van in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $120/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Mexico (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$180/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a van is 51% 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.

Kia Rio$8/day
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent Hatch$8/day
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10

Top hire 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 18 12月 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Mexico, including those serving the Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Mérida area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Sunnycars

173 locations

Hertz

160 locations

Europcar

136 locations

keddy by Europcar

133 locations

Avis

123 locations

Thrifty

120 locations

National

103 locations

Dollar

101 locations

Best Mexico car hire 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 $33. Data was last updated on 18 12月 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Mexico including options serving Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Mérida. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Kia Rio$8/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Toyota Yaris$8/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Corolla$9/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 12月 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 $11/day, America Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 188% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $9/day, the cheapest car hire price in Mexico was found in Mexico City. On average, Mérida has the cheapest daily rental car price ($18/day), which is 44% below average price for cities in Mexico.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Mexico.

Small car hires in Mexico

Find small car hire deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Mexico cost an average of $36 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 12月 2024.
Kia Picanto$10/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$10/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$10/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Van hires 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 $47 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 12月 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for van hires within the Mexico area, including pickup locations near Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Mérida. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Toyota HiAce$46/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$46/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$47/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in Mexico

Browse car hires by fuel type in Mexico. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mexico. Deals were last updated on 18 12月 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mexico. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($69+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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