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Cheap Car Hire 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 17/2 and drop-off date of 19/2. 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 2025

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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Economy Rent a Car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$63

Cheapest price per day

$9

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 1,053 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Price

$19 - $121

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Cancún is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $19/day. Renting a car in Cancún is 84% cheaper than renting one in Veracruz where the per day rate is around $121. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Mexico City ($19/day), San José del Cabo ($33/day), and Tulum ($42/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 $19/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 17 January 2025.

January

$27

February

$25

March

$28

April

$27

May

$24

June

$24

July

$28

August

$28

September

$20

October

$22

November

$22

December

$48

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 17 January 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Mexico this past week from 2,510 hire locations out of 63 hire agencies. Prices for a Mexico small car hire start from $9/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

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

$22 - $63

All Car Types

$32 - $137

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $38/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~$22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$63/day). In fact, September is about 44% 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 35% 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 $47/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 December (~$65/day). In fact, August is about 56% 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 22% 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 $112/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Mexico (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$217/day). In fact, November is about 75% 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 47% 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 $74/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$248/day). In fact, September is about 42% 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 19% 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 (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$183/day). In fact, November is about 59% 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 50% 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$9/day
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent Hatch$9/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai i30$9/day
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Hyundai i30

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 17 January 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Mexico, including those serving the Playa del Carmen, Cancún and Mérida area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Sunnycars

173 locations

Hertz

161 locations

Europcar

136 locations

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

123 locations

Thrifty

120 locations

National

105 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 $20. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Mexico including options serving Playa del Carmen, Cancún and Mérida. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Kia Rio$9/day
4
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M
A/C
Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent Hatch$9/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai i30$9/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.6 rating), Avis (6.1 rating) and National (5.5 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 $43/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 149% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $13/day, the cheapest car hire price in Mexico was found in Tulum. On average, San José del Cabo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($33/day), which is 48% 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 $42 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Kia Picanto$23/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$23/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Mitsubishi Mirage$23/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 $51 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for van hires within the Mexico area, including pickup locations near Playa del Carmen, Cancún and Mérida. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Toyota HiAce$39/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$46/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$46/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 17 January 2025.

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 ($33+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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