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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from $8

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Mexico with a pick-up date of 28/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 29 May 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$36

Cheapest price per day

$8

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 889 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 May 2025.

Price

$8 - $62

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, San José del Cabo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $8/day. Renting a car in San José del Cabo is 87% cheaper than renting one in Puerto Escondido where the per day rate is around $62. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Cancún ($10/day), Mérida ($33/day), and Mexico City ($39/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Cancún should expect to spend around $10/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Mexico is Cancún.

Cheapest time to hire 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 29 May 2025.

January

$26

February

$20

March

$20

April

$26

May

$18

June

$20

July

$24

August

$24

September

$20

October

$21

November

$21

December

$46

Popular car types in Mexico

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mexico and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 May 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Mexico this past week from 2,610 hire locations out of 65 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

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare available car types for hire in Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 29 May 2025.

Small cars

$11 - $53

All Car Types

$16 - $72

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $32/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~$11/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$53/day). In fact, September is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a small car saves you 27% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $41/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Mexico (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$60/day). In fact, August is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a medium car saves you 9% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $62/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Mexico (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$134/day). In fact, August is about 73% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a large car is 28% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $43/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Mexico (~$15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$72/day). In fact, August is about 66% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring a SUV saves you 5% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $89/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Mexico (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$154/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Mexico, hiring 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent$8/day
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Hyundai Accent
Mazda Mazda2$8/day
2
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Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3$10/day
4
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Mazda Mazda3

Top hire 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 29 May 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Mexico, including those serving the Playa del Carmen, Mérida and Campeche area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

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
595 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 reviews167 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

Best car hire deals found in Mexico

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mexico with an average daily rate of $36. Data was last updated on 29 May 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Mexico including options serving Playa del Carmen, Mérida and Campeche. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Hyundai Accent$8/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Accent
Mazda Mazda2$8/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda2
Hyundai Elantra$8/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 May 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico?

    With an average price of $30/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Mexico, booking 155% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $7/day, the cheapest car hire price in Mexico was found in Cabo San Lucas. On average, Cabo San Lucas has the cheapest daily rental car price ($8/day), which is 75% 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Mexico

Browse car hires by fuel type in Mexico. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mexico. Deals were last updated on 29 May 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mexico. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($117+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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