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

When visiting Mexico, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Santiago de Querétaro where rental cars typically will cost around ₱583/day (52% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Mexico was found in Santiago de Querétaro for just ₱583/day.

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

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

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Mexico car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Budget
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	₱1,396
Cheapest price per day	₱1,396

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Mexico, make your reservation 3 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱922/day – about 4,343% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Mexico?

In Mexico, the most affordable rental car company right now is NextCar, offering prices from just ₱7.03/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace, with rates starting at ₱7.22/day.

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

Planning a car rental in Mexico? September is the cheapest month, costing about ₱922 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱1,845. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱1,168

February

₱1,045

March

₱1,230

April

₱1,414

May

₱1,168

June

₱1,476

July

₱1,537

August

₱1,230

September

₱922

October

₱1,045

November

₱1,230

December

₱1,845

What car do most people rent in Mexico?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Mexico are the following: SUV rentals (Renault Duster or similar), Economy rentals (Nissan March or similar), and Standard rentals (Dodge Journey or similar).

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

Out of all the popular cities in Mexico, Santiago de Querétaro is the cheapest city to rent a car (₱583/day). Other popular cities in Mexico to get a cheap rental car are: Cancún (₱928/day), Mexico City (₱1,396/day), and La Paz (₱1,991/day).

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Top rental agencies in Mexico

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Avis

6.0

Okay

114 reviews•124 locations

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Budget

4.3

Mediocre

164 reviews•95 locations

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America Car Rental

4.2

Mediocre

53 reviews•47 locations

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National

41 reviews•106 locations

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Cargini

1 location

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L&M Car Rental

1 location

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NextCar

6 locations

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America Rent a Car

26 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Mexico?
When visiting Mexico, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Santiago de Querétaro where rental cars typically will cost around ₱583/day (52% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Mexico was found in Santiago de Querétaro for just ₱583/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Mexico?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Mexico.