Cheapflights insights for Cancún car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cancún, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cancún?
Book your car hire in Cancún 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 50/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 228% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Cancún?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cancún is Alamo (rated 5.3/10 with 79 reviews). Budget (rated 4.2/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cancún?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cancún is May, when you can expect to pay RM 50/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cancún is December (RM 121/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
RM 67
February
RM 54
March
RM 54
April
RM 71
May
RM 50
June
RM 54
July
RM 67
August
RM 63
September
RM 50
October
RM 54
November
RM 59
December
RM 121
What car do most people hire in Cancún?
Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler, for example) are the most popular in Cancún. Mini (Kia Sedona) and Full-size (Nissan Sentra) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cancún.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cancún?
Avis has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cancún at 14.
Top rental agencies in Cancún
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cancún known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cancún. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cancún, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cancún?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cancún however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.