New Mexico

Cheap Car Rentals in New Mexico from $24

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 New Mexico with a pick-up date of 1/2 and drop-off date of 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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New Mexico car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$52

Cheapest price per day

$24

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across New Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 42 pickup locations in New Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Price

$32 - $159

Out of all the popular cities in New Mexico, Albuquerque is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $32/day. Renting a car in Albuquerque is 80% cheaper than renting one in Clovis where the per day rate is around $159. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Mexico to get a rental car in are: Roswell ($54/day), Las Cruces ($56/day), and Santa Fe ($62/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Albuquerque should expect to spend around $32/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Mexico is Albuquerque.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New Mexico?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New 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 December 20, 2024.

January

$38

February

$49

March

$63

April

$57

May

$54

June

$53

July

$56

August

$50

September

$51

October

$70

November

$42

December

$44

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Mexico is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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 New Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in New 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 December 20, 2024.

Small cars

$38 - $74

All Car Types

$51 - $85

To rent a small car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $57/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Mexico (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$74/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a small car saves you 19% 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 New Mexico small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $59/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Mexico (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$72/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a medium car saves you 16% 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 New Mexico medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $78/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Mexico (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$100/day). In fact, August is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a large car is 12% 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 New Mexico large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $68/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Mexico (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$83/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a SUV saves you 2% 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 New Mexico SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $102/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Mexico (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$122/day). In fact, November is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a van is 32% 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 New Mexico van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $74/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in New Mexico (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$127/day). In fact, September is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a pickup truck is 7% 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 New Mexico pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $93/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Mexico (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$103/day). In fact, August is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a luxury car is 25% 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 New Mexico luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $126/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in New Mexico (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$193/day). In fact, November is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a convertible is 45% 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.

Ford Fiesta$24/day
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Ford Fiesta
Kia Rio$25/day
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent$25/day
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Hyundai Accent

Top rental agencies in New Mexico

Explore the leading car rental agencies in New Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New Mexico. Reviews were last updated on December 20, 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Mexico, including pickup locations serving Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Sunland Park. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
47 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Ace

7.1
Good
43 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

7.0
Good
69 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Budget

6.6
Okay
53 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.4
Okay
99 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.5

Advantage

7.3
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Dollar

6.9
Okay
27 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Best New Mexico car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in New Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in New Mexico with an average daily rate of $52. Data was last updated on December 20, 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the New Mexico region, including options close to Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Sunland Park. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Ford Fiesta$24/day
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Kia Rio$25/day
4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent$25/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 20, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in New Mexico?

    There are several New Mexico car rentals. As such, if you'd like to rent a car in this state, you can count on finding a cheap car rental in New Mexico to book from. However, to rent a car from any of the car rentals in New Mexico, you must be above 21 years old. You must also have a valid photo ID, a good driving record, a credit card, a permanent or temporary driver's license. If you're a foreign national, you must have your passport, your home country's driver's license, and an International Driver's Permit to be able to rent one of the rental cars in New Mexico. Given that New Mexico car rentals never rent out their cars to individuals without these documents, ensure that you've got these documents in order before heading out to your preferred car rental.

  • What are the rules for driving in New Mexico?

    In New Mexico, the law requires that cars be driven on the right side of the road. The law also requires that when driving, you must observe the speed limits, keep an eye out for the road signs, and have a blood alcohol concentration level of below 0.08%. In addition, when in a car, drivers and their passengers have to wear their seatbelts. It's worth noting that in New Mexico, traffic offenses are seriously punished. Thus, before hiring a car from one of the car rentals in New Mexico, you should be aware of the mentioned rules and check with New Mexico’s department of motor vehicles for recent law changes.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in New Mexico?

    If you'd like to rent a car from a cheap car rental in New Mexico, you should choose a car that will accommodate you and the people you'll travel with. If you plan on traveling by yourself, or with at most two other individuals, the rental cars in New Mexico you should look into are electric car rentals and economy car rentals. On the other hand, if you plan on traveling with at least four individuals, the rental cars in New Mexico you should look into are passenger van rentals and SUV rentals. In case you're not certain about a car, you need not worry as all car rentals in New Mexico have staff who cater to assisting clients choose cars that suit your trip.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in New Mexico?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $47/day when booking a rental car in New Mexico. The best deal a user found was for $23/day from Ace, booked on Dec. 16.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in New Mexico?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in New Mexico from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace ($24/day), Turo ($25/day), and Thrifty ($28/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in New Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in New Mexico.

  • What are gas prices like in New Mexico?

    The average gas price in New Mexico is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New Mexico for a week from Ace?

    Ace is one of the top picks in New Mexico. They can have you in a rental car for about $221 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in New Mexico for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards 34% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in New Mexico.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Mexico?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in New Mexico for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New Mexico for a month?

    Ace currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 35% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in New Mexico. Typically, a monthly car rental in New Mexico can be found for $948. You can find car rental deals to be on average $32 a day.

Small car rentals in New Mexico

Find small car rental deals in New Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in New Mexico cost an average of $43 per day. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.
Hyundai i10$29/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$37/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$37/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car rentals in New Mexico

Find luxury car rental deals in New Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in New Mexico cost an average of $48 per day. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in New Mexico, including options near Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Sunland Park. While researching the different options available, make sure to confirm the details of each offer to ensure they match your needs.
BMW 4 Series Coupé$44/day
5
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A/C
BMW 4 Series Coupé
Audi A6$44/day
5
4
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A/C
Audi A6
BMW 5 Series$45/day
5
4
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A/C
BMW 5 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in New Mexico

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Mexico. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Mexico. Deals were last updated on December 20, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Mexico. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($29+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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