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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 26 January 2026.

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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Mexico, make your reservation 3 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 205,468/day – about 1,257,733% less than the yearly average.

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

Planning to hire a car in Mexico? February is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 226,434 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 461,255. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 251,593

February

Rp 226,434

March

Rp 243,207

April

Rp 306,105

May

Rp 226,434

June

Rp 243,207

July

Rp 293,526

August

Rp 259,980

September

Rp 243,207

October

Rp 243,207

November

Rp 289,332

December

Rp 461,255

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Mexico are the following: SUV cars (Suzuki Ignis or similar), Mini cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar), and Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Vento or similar).

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 26 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

6.4

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
277 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

4.3
Mediocre
621 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
202 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.5

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 26 January 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is Budget. With prices on SUV starting at Rp 284,804/day about 50% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.

  • 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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