Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cancún?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 rating), America Car Rental (6.6 rating) and National (6.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cancún.

What are petrol prices like in Cancún?

The average price of petrol in Cancún is RM 7.03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 316 and RM 457 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cancún for the best price?

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 48% to make it a great deal in Cancún. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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.

What car do most people hire in Cancún?

The most popular car to hire while in Cancún is the Chevrolet Captiva, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cancún?

January

RM 76

February

RM 71

March

RM 86

April

RM 76

May

RM 47

June

RM 47

July

RM 76

August

RM 81

September

RM 57

October

RM 57

November

RM 62

December

RM 162

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cancún is May. 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.

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Top rental agencies in Cancún

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Cancún, such as Alamo, Budget and Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alamo

5.1

Fair

176 reviews•5 locations

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Budget

4.7

Mediocre

139 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They didn’t respect the reservation and the car was not available at the time of pick up. Terrible experience. We ended up using a different rental car

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The car ended up twice as expensive. It rattled like crazy. The check-in was long and not straightforward. Hidden fees, lots of pushing for extras, and a long wait. I went with a known brand because I had heard negative things about renting a car in Mexico. And for the most part the negatives were true.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

They gave us a car with the back indicator light not working, luckily we thought to check all lights before leaving lot.. mexico is notorious for pulling cars over, this would have been the perfect excuse. This created an hour delay as they had to get us a different car and new paperwork. Even though we brought our own collision insurance with a letter from our credit car provider, they tacked on a $10 daily charge for a tracking monitor.

1 out of 47

Europcar

4.1

Mediocre

128 reviews•14 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Pick up - hard sales pitches to try to get upgraded coverage Drop off - took 90 minutes and nearly missed my flight. Was charged for a missing hubcap when the car was missing 2/4 to start and was returned with only 1/4. I only drove a half tank total and have never lost a hub cap in my life. It took 60 minutes before they even got to inspecting the vehicle and another 30 for inspection and damage claim. The hub caps were clearly either put on poorly or did not fit the vehicle properly given the other missing ones.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Mal servicio…. Ni renten allí te roban el dinero y te intentan vender seguro de ellos así tu tengas comprado cualquier otro seguro con la aplicación. Con que la compres…. Son estafadores

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Europcar is very challenging to deal with. They try to add many insurances and it is hard to know what is actually included.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Pick up and drop off we’re both stressful. They seemed to be very understaffed. They also tried to trick us into buying their insurance even though everything I read said it wasn’t legal and that if we had coverage elsewhere that would work. At drop off there was no one to help us and a long line of people waiting to return their cars.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Thieves. You should not be allowing them on your site. I knew a car rental wouldn’t be $15 like your advertisement but the dealer said it was about $100/day. Rushed me to sign off on “just a basic agreement “. Said gas was included (didn’t want that, too late) and I could return it empty. Reading contract for return, it said gas would be charged if I didn’t fill it up (I had to) and the price became $1,500+ for 9 days. Thieves! Thieves! Thieves!

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

This was one of the worst car rental places I’ve ever been to. Be aware that Mexican law requires you to have personal liability insurance. This is why the rental rates themselves appear so low but then when you arrive you are forced to take out an expensive insurance policy. In our case a five day rental was $60 but the insurance was over $300. Even though we have car insurance provided by our credit card, this was limited to CDW so we were forced to buy the rental Companies insurance policy. While this is not unique to Europcar the attitude of the staff was not friendly. Everyone in the agency was fighting the same fight. The return process can also be very slow. In our case there were not enough staff processing car returns so it took over 30 mins.

1 out of 43

Europcar Locations in Cancún

National

5.4

Fair

31 reviews•6 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jan 2022

Convenient and decent price (though not cheap) from a reputable brand. People at site are helpful. Oscar was good. Word of caution: check your vehicle VERY carefully for damage before accepting the car and take pictures. They may claim you damaged the car and try to withhold your deposit if they think you damaged the car.

3.9

Poor|Aug 2021

price indicated by kayak/national 1290,87€ is completely wrong / misleading as it does not include the minimum MANDATORY insurance !!! (+/- 400€, only covering third party responsibility !!!) in total I paid 1795€ (+40%) without any proper insurance. for a "full" insurance, they requested another +/- 850€ that I was not willing to pay This is "organized theft" as when your are at the National rental office, 10 minutes in shuttle away from the Cancun Airport, you have no choice anymore... I fully understand that options are not included in the price quoted online but not the mandatory insurance. I will use other providers in the future.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

I need to speak with an Spanish agent..

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2021

Friendly staff, we had issues with our credit card and they were so patient, gave us water, even gave is a ride to me and my son to get some tacos! The information and communication was great, I would recommend this company at Cancuns airport for sure.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

Nothing. Never got to rent the car.

No one at the airport was able to help us get to national. Ended up talking to a Hertz representative and get a better price.

1 out of 11

Hertz

3.8

Poor

49 reviews•12 locations

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Hertz Locations in Cancún

Dollar

3.0

Poor

44 reviews•9 locations

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Thrifty

2.6

Poor

40 reviews•8 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9

Fair

28 reviews•5 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cancún?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 rating), America Car Rental (6.6 rating) and National (6.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cancún.
What are petrol prices like in Cancún?
The average price of petrol in Cancún is RM 7.03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 316 and RM 457 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cancún for the best price?
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 48% to make it a great deal in Cancún. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.
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.
What car do most people hire in Cancún?
The most popular car to hire while in Cancún is the Chevrolet Captiva, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cancún?

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Top rental agencies in Cancún

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