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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico from C$ 7

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Mexico with a pick-up date of 9/1 and drop-off date of 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Mexico car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 23

Cheapest price per day

C$ 7

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,049 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Price

C$ 6 - C$ 15

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Oaxaca is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 6/day. Renting a car in Oaxaca is 60% cheaper than renting one in Mazatlán where the per day rate is around C$ 15. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Cancún (C$ 7/day), San José del Cabo (C$ 8/day), and Mérida (C$ 9/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 C$ 7/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Mexico is Cancún.

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 17 December 2024.

January

C$ 24

February

C$ 22

March

C$ 25

April

C$ 24

May

C$ 21

June

C$ 21

July

C$ 27

August

C$ 25

September

C$ 18

October

C$ 19

November

C$ 19

December

C$ 54

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

Popular car types in Mexico

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Mexico and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

At C$ 7/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Mexico in the past week. Out of 63 car rental agencies operating in Mexico, there are, in total, 2,497 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 7+

Compact

Compact

C$ 8+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 7+

Standard

Standard

C$ 8+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 20+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 33+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 25+

Mini

Mini

C$ 27+

Compare available car types for rental in Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 17 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 12 - C$ 33

All Car Types

C$ 24 - C$ 52

To rent a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of C$ 23/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Mexico (~C$ 12/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 33/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a small car saves you 40% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of C$ 28/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Mexico (~C$ 22/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 39/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a medium car saves you 28% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of C$ 74/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Mexico (~C$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 107/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a large car is 46% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Mexico, you would pay an average price of C$ 37/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Mexico (~C$ 26/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 56/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a SUV saves you 8% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Mexico, you would pay an average price of C$ 112/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Mexico (~C$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 150/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a van is 65% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of C$ 125/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Mexico (~C$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 289/day). In fact, July is about 71% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a luxury car is 68% 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.

Honda FitC$ 7/day
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Honda Fit
Honda CivicC$ 8/day
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Top rental agencies in Mexico

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Mexico. Reviews were last updated on 17 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Mexico, including pickup locations serving Cancún, Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Sunnycars

173 locations

Hertz

160 locations

Europcar

136 locations

keddy by Europcar

133 locations

Avis

123 locations

Thrifty

120 locations

National

103 locations

Dollar

101 locations

Best Mexico car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Mexico with an average daily rate of C$ 13. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in Mexico, including options within a close proximity to Cancún, Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Honda FitC$ 7/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda CivicC$ 7/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota YarisC$ 8/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.5 rating), Avis (6.1 rating) and National (5.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Mexico.

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

    When renting a car in Mexico, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around C$ 27/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as C$ 6/day.

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

    At C$ 13/day, the cheapest car rental price in Mexico was found in Playa del Carmen. On average, Veracruz has the cheapest daily rental car price (C$ 18/day), which is 46% below average price for cities in Mexico.

  • 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 rentals in Mexico

Find small car rental deals in Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Mexico cost an average of C$ 7 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Honda FitC$ 7/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 7/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rentals by fuel type in Mexico

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Mexico. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mexico. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Mexico. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 16+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 16+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 120+

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