Mexico

Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico from $5

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Mexico with a pick-up date of 11/18 and drop-off date of 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Mexico car rentals in 2024

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 octubre 31, 2024.

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$23

Cheapest price per day

$5

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 994 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on octubre 31, 2024.

Price

$4 - $7

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Santiago de Querétaro is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $4/day. Renting a car in Santiago de Querétaro is 43% cheaper than renting one in Aguascalientes where the per day rate is around $7. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Mexico City ($4/day), Mérida ($5/day), and Cancún ($5/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Guadalajara should expect to spend around $7/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Mexico is Guadalajara.

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 octubre 31, 2024.

January

$14

February

$12

March

$22

April

$19

May

$18

June

$18

July

$22

August

$16

September

$12

October

$13

November

$12

December

$27

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico is February. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 octubre 31, 2024.

Small cars

$21 - $35

All Car Types

$35 - $61

To rent a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $28/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Mexico (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$35/day). In fact, September is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a small car saves you 39% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $28/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Mexico (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$40/day). In fact, October is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a medium car saves you 39% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $62/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Mexico (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$77/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a large car is 26% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $44/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Mexico (~$20/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$70/day). In fact, October is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a SUV saves you 7% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $93/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Mexico (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$137/day). In fact, October is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting 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. Here are the best Mexico van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $77/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Mexico (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$149/day). In fact, August is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a pickup truck is 39% 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.

To rent a luxury car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $260/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Mexico (~$232/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$283/day). In fact, March is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a luxury car is 82% 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.

Nissan Versa$5/day
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Nissan Versa
Chevrolet Spark$5/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Toyota Yaris$6/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 octubre 31, 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Mexico, including those serving the greater Guadalajara, Mexico City and Cancún area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Hertz

160 locations

keddy by Europcar

133 locations

Sunnycars

128 locations

Europcar

126 locations

Avis

123 locations

Thrifty

120 locations

National

103 locations

Dollar

101 locations

Best Mexico car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Mexico with an average daily rate of $7. Data was last updated on octubre 31, 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Mexico region, including options close to Guadalajara, Mexico City and Cancún. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Nissan Versa$5/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Versa
Toyota Corolla$5/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$5/day
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Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on octubre 31, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.4 rating), Avis (6.1 rating) and National (5.7 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Mexico.

  • 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 $16/day (52% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Mexico was found in Playa del Carmen for just $9/day.

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

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

Small car rentals in Mexico

Find small car rental deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Mexico cost an average of $5 per day. Price data was last updated on octubre 31, 2024.
Hyundai i10$5/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$5/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in Mexico

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Mexico. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mexico. Deals were last updated on octubre 31, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Mexico. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($9+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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