Most popular company | MEXRENTACAR |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.00 |
Average price per day | £20 |
Cheapest price per day | £5 |
January
£13
February
£12
March
£14
April
£13
May
£11
June
£11
July
£14
August
£14
September
£10
October
£11
November
£11
December
£28
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.
There are currently 194 hire locations operating in Cancún spread across 51 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Cancún is small car at £5 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Small cars | £13 - £28 | |
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All Car Types | £20 - £42 |
To hire a small car in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £20/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cancún, Mexico (~£13/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£28/day). In fact, September is about 35% 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, hiring a small car saves you 36% 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 Cancún small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £22/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cancún, Mexico (~£15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£30/day). In fact, September is about 35% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 26% 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 Cancún medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £59/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Cancún, Mexico (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£87/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Cancún. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cancún, hiring a large car is 48% 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 Cancún large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £30/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cancún, Mexico (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£39/day). In fact, September is about 30% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 4% 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 Cancún SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £76/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Cancún, Mexico (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£102/day). In fact, September is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Cancún. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cancún, hiring a van is 60% 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 Cancún van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in Cancún, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £84/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Cancún, Mexico (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£156/day). In fact, November is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Cancún. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cancún, hiring a luxury car is 64% 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.
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Car hire in Cancun is a relatively simple process if you have a few mandatory documents ready for your transaction. When you reach your car hire location in Cancun, ensure you have a valid driver’s licence; it doesn’t need to be an international driver’s licence in Cancun if you are British. The minimum age for car hire in Cancun is 21 while the maximum is 75. Make sure you take your passport for the transaction as well as a valid credit card with sufficient funds. Cheap car hire in Cancun will require insurance. You can arrange this with your car hire company.
Hired cars in Cancun will give you a world of freedom to explore the cities, beaches, nature and archaeological ruins at your doorstep. You will be seeing the speed limit in kilometres, so make sure you understand the conversion to avoid fines. On the motorways, the speed limit is usually 100 km/h (62 mph), and in urban areas, it is around 60 km/h (37 mph). Luckily in Cancun, signs are well marked and often in English, too. Cancun car hire rules will prohibit you from drinking and driving. It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol reading higher than 0.04%, and you can actually have your insurance validity removed if you are involved in an accident while under the influence. Wear your seatbelt if you are driving or a passenger, and ensure all children under 12 remain in the back seat at all times. Ensure with your cheap car hire in Cancun you never speak on your phone while driving, or you could get an instant fine. It is always best to consult the local motor vehicle authorities to see if any road rules have changed.
Cancun is a great city to explore with car hire. With such diverse terrain, your urban and rural trips will allow you to dictate what Cancun car hire you choose. For the most part, the roads in the cities and towns are quite well maintained. Apart from the potholes that occur during the rainy season, you should be fine with an economy passenger car that will save you fuel. 4x4 hire in Cancun is a great idea if you are planning to explore off the beaten track and venture into the nature adventure parks or the ruins areas. If you are planning a more leisurely, beach-focused trip, a convertible to cruise the coastal roads along the turquoise seaside would be a fantastic bonus for your Cancun holiday.
While Cancun is a scenic city, it is not without its share of crime. Car break-ins are one of the most prevalent criminal activities, and it is recommended that you avoid parking on the streets. Where you can, park in a car park or at your hotel. There are many free car parks in Cancun, such as Playa Tortugas Cancun, but in downtown, you will have plenty of options that charge reasonable prices for short stays or full days. If you visit restaurants or clubs, many of them will validate parking for you.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £20/day when booking a car hire in Cancún. The absolute best deal a user found was for £11/day from America Car Rental, booked on Dec. 22.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Cancún from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace (£5/day), MEXRENTACAR (£9/day), and Firefly (£17/day).
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.
The average price of petrol in Cancún is £1.00/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £45 and £65 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
MEXRENTACAR is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cancún. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £93 per week.
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 43% on a hire car in Cancún. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cancún however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Cancún can be found for about £397, with the average price for a rental being around £13 a day. Book with America Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 77% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Cancún.
It costs £39 for a weekend car hire in Cancún, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cancún in January, prices are £31 per day on average.
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Compact (Nissan Versa Note) in Cancún, making it the most popular option.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cancún. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£16+).