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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from R259

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 28/4 and drop-off date of 5/5. 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 15 April 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

What is the cheapest time to rent 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 15 April 2025.

January

R321

February

R264

March

R245

April

R283

May

R245

June

R264

July

R321

August

R321

September

R245

October

R264

November

R264

December

R567

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mexico is March. 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.

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 15 April 2025.

In Mexico, there are 2 538 active hire locations from 64 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mexico in the past week - currently priced from R295/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental 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 15 April 2025.

Small cars

R123 - R936

All Car Types

R123 - R2 123

To hire a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of R272/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Mexico (~R123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R936/day). In fact, February is about 55% 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, renting a small car saves you 52% 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:

Suzuki BalenoR295/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Toyota Corolla QuestR313/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR324/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental 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 15 April 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Mexico, including locations near Cancún, Mexico City and La Lira. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Mexico, including locations around Cancún, Mexico City and La Lira.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
137 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,4

Avis

6,0
Okay
126 reviews120 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

4,7
Mediocre
314 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
199 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
233 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

3,6

Europcar

3,5
Poor
249 reviews139 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 Mexico car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mexico with an average daily rate of R454. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Mexico, including locations near Cancún, Mexico City and La Lira. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Suzuki BalenoR295/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Toyota Corolla QuestR305/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR308/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6,9 rating), Avis (6,0 rating) and MAS (6,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Mexico.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Mexico is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R268/day about 50% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    In Mexico, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Small car hires in Mexico

Find small car hire deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Mexico cost an average of R542 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Chevrolet SparkR259/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault KwidR353/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Suzuki SwiftR369/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Van hires in Mexico

Find people carrier hire deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Mexico cost an average of R1 165 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Mexico, including pickup near Cancún, Mexico City and La Lira. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Toyota AvanzaR787/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 118/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 136/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

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