Mexico City car hires from £6/day

There are no special requirements for driving in Mexico, but a compact car is always a sensible choice in a big city. Even more importantly, make sure that the hire car is properly insured and take notes (or photos) of any scratches on the car in advance to prove it was not your fault upon returning it, should claims be made.

Mexico City allows only 10 kph (6 mph) in residential and pedestrian areas, 60 to 80 kph (37-50 mph) in urban, non-residential areas, and up to 110 kph (68 mph) on freeways. Always check the posted speed limit and adhere to it, as police are specifically looking out for tourists breaking the road regulations.

Finding a parking space in Mexico City can be a hassle, and street parking may invite people to break open the car, especially if there are visible valuables in it. The safest option is to park at a parking lot or garage like EZ Parking in Roma Norte, BDI Estacionamiento Público in Polanco, or Smart Parking in Las Lomas. Ideally, opt for a hotel with a parking space included.

On average a car hire in Mexico City costs £35 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at MAS (£6/day), Hertz (£9/day) and Fox (£10/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at MAS Calle Florencia 36 null (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Mexico City is £3.84 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £46 and £61, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Mexico City.

Car hire companies onsite at Benito Juarez airport include Avis, Firefly, keddy by Europcar, Payless, America Car Rental and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Benito Juarez airport to off-airport locations include Avis, America Car Rental and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Mexico City costs £23 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Mexico City costs £67 per day, on average.

In Mexico City, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Av Capitan Carlos Leon (5 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Mexico City costs £248 per week (£35 per day).

On average a car hire in Mexico City costs £1,064 per month (£35 per day).

Most car hire providers in Mexico City offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Mexico City, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Yes, you can rent an electric Mexico City car hire. There are a few car rental companies that offer electric car hire options, such as Hertz and Sixt. However, availability and pricing may vary depending on the company, so it's best to check with the specific company you have in mind for details on their options and availability.

It's recommended to check with the specific car rental company you plan to use for their policy on pets in rental cars. Additionally, it's important to note that if a rental company does allow pets, there may be additional fees or restrictions in place, such as requiring a pet carrier or limiting the size or number of pets allowed in the vehicle.