New Mexico

Cheap Car Rentals in New Mexico from $27

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New Mexico car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New Mexico. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$27

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in New Mexico?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across New Mexico, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 40 pickup locations in New Mexico to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Price

$31 - $74

Out of all the popular cities in New Mexico, Farmington is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $31/day. Renting a car in Farmington is 58% cheaper than renting one in Carlsbad where the per day rate is around $74. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Mexico to get a rental car in are: Las Cruces ($37/day), Albuquerque ($39/day), and Silver City ($42/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Albuquerque should expect to spend around $39/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Mexico is Albuquerque.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New Mexico?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New 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 March 19, 2024.

January

$39

February

$50

March

$63

April

$57

May

$53

June

$57

July

$59

August

$57

September

$59

October

$71

November

$50

December

$45

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Mexico is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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 New Mexico

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in New 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 March 19, 2024.

Small cars

$38 - $68

All Car Types

$56 - $105

To rent a small car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $56/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Mexico (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$68/day). In fact, December is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a small car saves you 22% 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 New Mexico small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $59/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Mexico (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$77/day). In fact, December is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a medium car saves you 18% 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 New Mexico medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $82/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Mexico (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$118/day). In fact, April is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a large car is 13% 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 New Mexico large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $70/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Mexico (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$104/day). In fact, December is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 New Mexico SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $124/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Mexico (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$164/day). In fact, August is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a van is 42% 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 New Mexico van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $92/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in New Mexico (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$139/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a pickup truck is 21% 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 New Mexico pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $94/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Mexico (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$172/day). In fact, November is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a luxury car is 23% 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 convertible in New Mexico, you would pay an average price of $130/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in New Mexico (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$182/day). In fact, December is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for New Mexico. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Mexico, renting a convertible is 45% 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.

Chevrolet Spark$27/day
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Ford Fiesta$30/day
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Nissan Versa$31/day
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Top rental agencies in New Mexico

Explore the leading car rental agencies in New Mexico known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New Mexico. Reviews were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Mexico, including pickup locations serving Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Rio Rancho. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
142 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Avis

7.1
Good
109 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.6
Okay
290 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Ace

7.4
Good
34 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Advantage

7.4
Good
76 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.3

Dollar

7.1
Good
86 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Budget

6.9
Okay
98 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Easirent

2 locations

Best New Mexico car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in New Mexico. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in New Mexico with an average daily rate of $46. Data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the New Mexico region, including options close to Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Rio Rancho. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Chevrolet Spark$27/day
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Ford Focus Sedan$29/day
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Chevrolet Spark$30/day
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Chevrolet Spark

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New Mexico, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in New Mexico?

    There are several New Mexico car rentals. As such, if you'd like to rent a car in this state, you can count on finding a cheap car rental in New Mexico to book from. However, to rent a car from any of the car rentals in New Mexico, you must be above 21 years old. You must also have a valid photo ID, a good driving record, a credit card, a permanent or temporary driver's license. If you're a foreign national, you must have your passport, your home country's driver's license, and an International Driver's Permit to be able to rent one of the rental cars in New Mexico. Given that New Mexico car rentals never rent out their cars to individuals without these documents, ensure that you've got these documents in order before heading out to your preferred car rental.

  • What are the rules for driving in New Mexico?

    In New Mexico, the law requires that cars be driven on the right side of the road. The law also requires that when driving, you must observe the speed limits, keep an eye out for the road signs, and have a blood alcohol concentration level of below 0.08%. In addition, when in a car, drivers and their passengers have to wear their seatbelts. It's worth noting that in New Mexico, traffic offenses are seriously punished. Thus, before hiring a car from one of the car rentals in New Mexico, you should be aware of the mentioned rules and check with New Mexico’s department of motor vehicles for recent law changes.

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

    If you'd like to rent a car from a cheap car rental in New Mexico, you should choose a car that will accommodate you and the people you'll travel with. If you plan on traveling by yourself, or with at most two other individuals, the rental cars in New Mexico you should look into are electric car rentals and economy car rentals. On the other hand, if you plan on traveling with at least four individuals, the rental cars in New Mexico you should look into are passenger van rentals and SUV rentals. In case you're not certain about a car, you need not worry as all car rentals in New Mexico have staff who cater to assisting clients choose cars that suit your trip.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in New Mexico?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $58/day when booking a rental car in New Mexico. The best deal a user found was for $26/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Mar. 10.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in New Mexico?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in New Mexico from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($29/day), Ace ($30/day), and Budget ($33/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in New Mexico?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and Priceless (9.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in New Mexico.

  • What are gas prices like in New Mexico?

    The average gas price in New Mexico is $3.63/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $43 and $62 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New Mexico for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in New Mexico. They can have you in a rental car for about $555 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in New Mexico for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards 34% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in New Mexico.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Mexico?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in New Mexico for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New Mexico for a month?

    Surprise Agency currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 78% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in New Mexico. Typically, a monthly car rental in New Mexico can be found for $2,378. You can find car rental deals to be on average $79 a day.

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Small car rentals in New Mexico

Find small car rental deals in New Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in New Mexico cost an average of $36 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$36/day
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Hyundai i10

Van rentals in New Mexico

Find van rental deals in New Mexico from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in New Mexico cost an average of $37 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Mexico, including pickup near Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Rio Rancho. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Nissan Quest$37/day
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Nissan Quest

Car rentals by fuel type in New Mexico

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Mexico. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in New Mexico. Deals were last updated on March 19, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Mexico. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($37+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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