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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cancún?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cancún 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 3 December 2024.

January

R290

February

R290

March

R326

April

R308

May

R272

June

R272

July

R344

August

R326

September

R235

October

R254

November

R254

December

R653

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cancún is September. 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 Cancún

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Cancún to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 December 2024.

Small cars

R164 - R1 539

All Car Types

R166 - R2 804

To hire a small car in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of R264/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cancún, Mexico (~R164/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 539/day). In fact, July is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cancún. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cancún, renting a small car saves you 63% 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.

To hire a medium car in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of R222/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cancún, Mexico (~R131/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R936/day). In fact, October is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cancún. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cancún, renting a medium car saves you 69% 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.

To hire a SUV in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of R738/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cancún, Mexico (~R243/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 078/day). In fact, August is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cancún. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cancún, renting a SUV is 4% 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.

Top rental 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 3 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Cancún, including Alamo, Budget and Europcar in Cancún. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

5,2
Fair
89 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,7

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,8

Budget

4,3
Mediocre
35 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,4

Europcar

3,7
Poor
78 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,0

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,6

Hertz

3,7
Poor
31 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,2

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

3,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,4
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,1

National

5,1
Fair
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

4,7

Avis

5,0
Fair
21 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,4

Dollar

2,9
Poor
11 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,1

Comfort

4,2

Overall

2,8

Pick-up/drop-off

3,2

Value

2,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cancún, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cancún?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,5 rating), National (6,2 rating) and Alamo (5,3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cancún.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cancún?

    The average price of petrol in Cancún is R22,69/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 021 and R1 475 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Cancún for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 50% to make it a great deal in Cancún. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Cancún check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What car do most people hire in Cancún?

    Fiat Argo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Cancún according to Cheapflights users.

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