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Cheap Car Hire in Mexico from £4

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 12/10 and drop-off date of 19/10. 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 12 September 2025.

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£14

Cheapest price per day

£4

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 12 September 2025.

At £4/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Mexico in the past week. Out of 67 car hire agencies operating in Mexico, there are, in total, 2,595 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare car hire deals in Mexico by type

Here are the best Mexico small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Mexico medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Mexico large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Mexico SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Mexico van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Focus£4/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Volkswagen Polo£4/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Renault Clio£4/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 £9. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Opel Mokka£4/day
4
M
A/C
Opel Mokka
Volkswagen Polo£4/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Renault Kadjar£4/day
5
M
A/C
Renault Kadjar

Cheapflights insights for Mexico car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Mexico, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Mexico?

To get the best deal on car hire in Mexico, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £10, which is about 47% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Mexico?

MAS is currently the cheapest car hire company in Mexico with deals as low as £3.76/day found in the past two weeks. MEXRENTACAR is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £4.27/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mexico?

At Mexico, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just £10. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £23 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Mexico, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just £10. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £23 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£12

February

£10

March

£12

April

£15

May

£10

June

£11

July

£14

August

£12

September

£10

October

£10

November

£12

December

£23

What car do most people hire in Mexico?

Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Mexico. Mini cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mexico?

Sunnycars has 178 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Mexico at 166.

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 883 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2025.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Mexico, start with Puerto Vallarta, where rates average £4/day. You can also find good prices in Tulum (£6/day), Cancún (£8/day), and Mexico City (£10/day).

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 12 September 2025.

Avis

5.9
Fair
127 reviews123 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
135 reviews93 locations

Alamo

4.6
Mediocre
310 reviews82 locations

Budget

4.2
Mediocre
199 reviews96 locations

MEXRENTACAR

4.2
Mediocre
608 reviews66 locations

Hertz

3.6
Poor
234 reviews166 locations

Europcar

3.4
Poor
251 reviews138 locations

Thrifty

3.0
Poor
138 reviews119 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Mexico?

    In order to use a hired car in Mexico, you will be required to present your driving licence from your home country, along with an International Driving Licence as some Mexico car hire companies may ask for it. You will need to be at least 25 years old to use hired cars in Mexico, although they may allow younger customers with at least two years minimum experience. Most companies will apply a surcharge if you are under 25 years old. You will be asked to pay the deposit with a credit card and to show your passport as evidence of identity. There are varying levels of insurance available and we advise that you investigate them to find the one that best suits your needs during your stay.

  • What are the rules for driving in Mexico?

    If you are planning on using a hired car in Mexico, then you need to know that they drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. All passengers in the car, including the driver are required by law to wear a seatbelt and using a mobile phone is prohibited. You may drive hired cars in Mexico using hands free and the blood-alcohol limit is 0.08%. We advise you to always carry change with you while driving and to stick to the toll roads as although you have to pay, there is generally less traffic on these roads, and they tend to be safer as well. It is illegal to wear headphones while driving and the use of SATNAV is permitted, but you are advised not to use it while in control of a moving car. We recommend that you check with each city’s department of motor vehicles for recent law changes during your stay.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Mexico?

    In general, the quality of the roads in Mexico is not great, and you may find that the surface of the road is full of potholes, debris, or washouts. This will depend on the area in Mexico that you are driving, but you may also find that the lanes are narrow with steep, tight corners and bends. We recommend that you investigate cheap hired cars in Mexico that come with SATNAV and aircon to combat the heat and humidity. We also recommend 4X4s and SUVs if you plan on driving across country, or outside the city as they will give you more security when it comes to adverse road quality, and they will be better equipped to deal with varied terrain and weather. Depending on where you are driving, you may want to investigate what type of wheels you have on your car to give you the most control possible while driving.

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

    When hiring a car in Mexico, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around £31/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as £9/day.

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

    At £4/day, the cheapest car hire price in Mexico was found in Puerto Vallarta. On average, Puerto Vallarta has the cheapest daily rental car price (£4/day), which is 79% below average price for cities in Mexico.

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

    Cars in Mexico are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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 12 September 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 (£31+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£119+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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