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Cheap Car Rentals in Mexico from $5

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 5/11 and drop-off date of 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Mexico car rentals in 2025

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 April 29, 2025.

Most popular company

America Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$27

Cheapest price per day

$5

What are the car rental prices 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 883 pickup locations in Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 29, 2025.

Price

$6 - $8

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Tijuana is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $6/day. Renting a car in Tijuana is 25% cheaper than renting one in Santiago de Querétaro where the per day rate is around $8. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Mexico to get a rental car in are: Cancún ($6/day), Mexico City ($6/day), and Puerto Vallarta ($6/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Guadalajara should expect to spend around $7/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Mexico is Guadalajara.

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 April 29, 2025.

January

$18

February

$14

March

$15

April

$17

May

$17

June

$18

July

$21

August

$16

September

$12

October

$13

November

$14

December

$28

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.

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 April 29, 2025.

Small cars

$17 - $33

All Car Types

$33 - $53

To rent a small car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $23/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Mexico (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$33/day). In fact, February is about 30% 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 42% 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 $26/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Mexico (~$19/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$37/day). In fact, November is about 27% 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 37% 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 $61/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Mexico (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$73/day). In fact, September is about 20% 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 33% 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 $40/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Mexico (~$32/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$52/day). In fact, March is about 22% 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 0% 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 $83/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Mexico (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$122/day). In fact, February is about 17% 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 51% 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 pickup truck in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $59/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Mexico (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$144/day). In fact, January is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Mexico, renting a pickup truck is 32% 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.

To rent a luxury car in Mexico, you would pay an average price of $196/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Mexico (~$163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$233/day). In fact, September is about 17% 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 80% 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.

Nissan Versa$5/day
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Nissan Versa
Kia Picanto$5/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Mini Hatch$6/day
4
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A/C
Mini Hatch

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 April 29, 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Mexico, including those serving the greater Guadalajara, Mexico City and Cancún area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
137 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Avis

6.0
Okay
126 reviews121 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

4.6

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.1

Hertz

3.6
Poor
233 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.6

Europcar

3.5
Poor
249 reviews140 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 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 $8. Data was last updated on April 29, 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Mexico region, including options close to Guadalajara, Mexico City and Cancún. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Nissan Versa$5/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Kia Picanto$5/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Mazda Mazda3$5/day
5
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A/C
Mazda Mazda3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 29, 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.9 rating), Avis (6.0 rating) and MAS (6.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Mexico.

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

    The most popular rental car company in Mexico is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $4/day about 406% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Mexico, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Tuxtla Gutiérrez where rental cars typically will cost around $24/day (37% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Mexico was found in San José del Cabo for just $11/day.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Mexico.

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 $5 per day. Price data was last updated on April 29, 2025.
Hyundai i10$5/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$5/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$5/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

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 April 29, 2025.

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 ($15+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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