Cancún

Cheap Car Hire in Cancún

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Cancún car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cancún. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 February 2026.

Most popular company

ACE

Price of petrol per litre

$2.13

Average price per day

$11

Cheapest price per day

$10

Cheapflights insights for Cancún car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cancún, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cancún?

Book your car hire in Cancún 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $17/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 13% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cancún?

Looking to hire a car in Cancún? America Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $5.45/day. Ace also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $7.17/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cancún?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cancún is Alamo (rated 5.4/10 with 70 reviews). Budget (rated 3.8/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Cancún, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $17. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $36 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cancún, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $17. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $36 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$23

February

$20

March

$19

April

$24

May

$17

June

$19

July

$23

August

$21

September

$17

October

$19

November

$20

December

$36

What car do most people hire in Cancún?

Economy cars (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cancún. Passenger van cars (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Volkswagen Vento or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cancún?

Sunnycars has 19 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Cancún at 15.

Top hire agencies in Cancún

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cancún known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cancún. Reviews were last updated on 9 February 2026.

Alamo

5.4
Fair
70 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.0

Budget

3.8
Poor
32 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.3

Europcar

3.5
Poor
66 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

4.8

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.8
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.4

Avis

4.9
Mediocre
20 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Hertz

3.8
Poor
29 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

3.7

keddy by Europcar

3.1
Poor
12 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

3.8

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

2.9

Thrifty

2.9
Poor
2 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.1

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

2.7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cancún, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cancún?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $11/day when booking a car hire in Cancún. The absolute best deal a user found was for $10/day from Ace, booked on Feb. 3.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cancún for a week from Ace?

    Ace is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cancún. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $50 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cancún?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cancún however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car hires by fuel type in Cancún

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cancún. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cancún. Deals were last updated on 9 February 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cancún. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($24+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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