Car rental in Cancun, Mexico

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When's the cheapest time to rent a car in Cancun?

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cancun. It's around ฿1,102 per day in November, compared to the yearly average of ฿2,405 per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • ฿1,102
Yearly average price฿2,405

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There are 96 car rental providers in Cancun. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

Car rental pickup spots in Cancun

Compare car rental prices at airports, train stations, and in different neighborhoods across Cancun. You might find a better price, or the perfect pickup point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Cancun

What's the most popular car to rent in Cancun?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Nissan Micra is the most popular car to rent in Cancun, with prices starting from ฿204 per day. The Kia Rio and similar models are also popular choices in Cancun.
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra9% chose this
Kia Rio
Kia Rio7% chose this
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf6% chose this
Nissan X-Trail
Nissan X-Trail5% chose this
Most popular carNissan Micra
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Cancun's cheapest car rental providers

America has the cheapest car rental in Cancun right now, with prices from ฿204 per day. You'll save an average of ฿87 per day when you book with them.
Americafrom ฿204 per day
NU Car Rentalsfrom ฿212 per day
PriceLessfrom ฿237 per day
MEXfrom ฿425 per day
Cheapest providerAmerica
Book with them to save around฿87 per day

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Renting a car in Cancun: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyAmerica
Most popular carEconomy, People Carrier
Average daily price฿3,827
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Cancun

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car rental rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Cancun car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Cancun that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Cancun for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Cancun avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Cancun, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Cancun car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Cancun will set you back around ฿3,827 per day or ฿14,709 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Cancun is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, People Carrier.

The cheapest car rental companies in Cancun are currently NU Car Rentals and PriceLess.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cancun is currently September.

On average, around ฿14,709. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Cancun is ฿1,422.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Cancun for a whole month is ฿37,995. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Cancun, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Cancun that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Cancun.

Most places – Cancun included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ฿212 per day. The average price per day is around ฿3,827.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like America, Localiza and MEX offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Mas as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van rental is available in Cancun.