Mexico

Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from $8

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Mexico car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$35

Cheapest price per day

$8

Popular car types in Mexico

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Mexico this past week from 2,761 hire locations out of 74 hire agencies. Prices for a Mexico small car hire start from $8/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Best car hire deals found in Mexico

Skoda Scala$8/day
Skoda Scala
Hyundai Accent Hatch$8/day
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Suzuki Baleno$9/day
Suzuki Baleno

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 3 days before pickup. The average price then is just $21/day – about 9% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

In Mexico, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just $8.97/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Economy Rent a Car, with rates starting at $9.30/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 $19/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mexico is December ($43/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

$24

February

$22

March

$27

April

$30

May

$23

June

$24

July

$27

August

$24

September

$19

October

$21

November

$24

December

$43

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

SUV cars (Suzuki Ignis, for example) are the most popular in Mexico. Passenger van (Class Economy Van) and Economy (Chevrolet Beat) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mexico.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Mexico City is the cheapest city to hire a car ($9/day). Other popular cities in Mexico to get a cheap car hire are: Puerto Vallarta ($9/day), Cancún ($9/day), and Santa Maria Huatulco ($10/day).

Top hire agencies in Mexico

Avis

6.0
Okay
114 reviews124 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

4.3
Mediocre
162 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.7

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.2

America Car Rental

4.2
Mediocre
53 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.3

National

40 reviews106 locations

Cargini

1 location

L&M Car Rental

1 location

NextCar

6 locations

America Rent a Car

26 locations

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    With an average price of $57/day, Payless is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 147% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Mexico?

    At $8/day, the cheapest car hire price in Mexico was found in Tijuana. On average, Playa del Carmen has the cheapest daily rental car price ($14/day), which is 58% below average price for cities in Mexico.

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

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

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