Mexico car hire

For many, car hire in Mexico is a natural choice – after all, the country is vast as well as diverse, and going on a road trip can be one of the most memorable ways to experience everything the country has to offer.

This is a place where you can be climbing the side of an ancient Mayan pyramid in the morning, visiting a Spanish Baroque cathedral in the afternoon and dancing in a trendy club on the beach at night. In Mexico, cheap car rental makes that kind of trip possible.

Language: Spanish | Currency: Pesos(₱) | Avg. Flight time: 10.5 hrs

Touch down and pick up car rental at Mexico City International (MEX) and Cancun (CUN) airports to get on the road straight away.

In Mexico, airport car hire offers the same broad range of choice that many other international airports enjoy. In Mexico City International and Cancun Airports, all of the big players are represented, including Sixt, Alamo, Hertz and Avis. There are also a couple of local companies.

The same can be said for most of the other big airports in the country, including Guadalajara (GDL), Tijuana (TIJ), Monterrey (MTY) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), although the selection at these is a little more limited. Prices tend to be cheapest when car hire is booked in advance – compare Mexico car rental deals on TravelSupermarket before you travel.

If you compare cheap car hire in Mexico to elsewhere, you’ll find it’s excellent value, and petrol prices are low too. Pemex is the main petrol station in the country; you’ll see their green, red and white outlets dotted at regular intervals as you drive around.

The VW Beetle has always been seen as something of an iconic car in Mexico City, but their popularity has started to diminish. Diesel cars tend to be cheapest to drive, but if you’re concerned about your carbon footprint, aim to hire a newer, greener model.

1. Mexico’s driving rules are extremely lax, which results in quite a high incidence of accidents, although many tend to be minor prangs at traffic lights. Always buckle up and have adequate insurance.
2. It might be tempting to drive beyond the Mexican border. The USA to the north, and Belize and Guatemala to the south, can make for great side trips, but beware: certain rental companies will charge you extra for crossing borders. Always check with your supplier prior to driving off.
3. Mexico City’s roads reflect the city’s often haphazard urban planning and overpopulation. Public transport is often a far better and faster choice, especially in the city centre.

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.