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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 11 June 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

Cheapflights insights for Mexico car hires

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R221/day – about 1 226% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

Looking to hire a car in Mexico? keddy by Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R207,44/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R263,41/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico is September, when you can expect to pay R227/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December (R511/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R289

February

R251

March

R269

April

R331

May

R239

June

R269

July

R325

August

R304

September

R227

October

R251

November

R278

December

R511

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Cavalier, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. SUV (Chevrolet Equinox) and Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mexico.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 176 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 168.

Top rental 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 11 June 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Mexico, including locations near Cancún, Monterrey and Mexico City. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Mexico, including locations around Cancún, Monterrey and Mexico City.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
137 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Avis

5,9
Fair
127 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

4,7
Mediocre
315 reviews81 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,4

MEXRENTACAR

4,5
Mediocre
596 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,5

Budget

4,1
Mediocre
200 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,5

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

4,0

Hertz

3,6
Poor
234 reviews168 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,6

Europcar

3,5
Poor
250 reviews143 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,4

Thrifty

3,3
Poor
139 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3,9

Comfort

3,9

Overall

3,3

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

3,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R263/day about 129% more people book with Europcar 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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