San José del Cabo car hires from £9/day

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Nissan March car
Nissan March
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
£9/day
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan car
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
£11/day
Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£11/day
Volkswagen Vento car
Volkswagen Vento
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£13/day
Nissan Sentra car
Nissan Sentra
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
£13/day
Mitsubishi Xpander car
Mitsubishi Xpander
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
£30/day
Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
£24/day
Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£15/day
Class Intermediate SUV car
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£17/day
Jeep Patriot car
Jeep Patriot
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£21/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

San José del Cabo car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in San José del Cabo 
Verified travelerDec 2024
I recommend ensuring that your car insurance covers in Mexico and getting a letter of international coverage from your credit card, if you're using credit card rental insurance. Show the letter to Fox and demand that they waive their insurance charges. They might say no and tell you to go elsewhere, or tell you that you won't find another car rental at the last minute in Cabo. Don't listen to them. I found a car rental from Cactus at the airport for half the price (after I'd already signed the Fox contract). So just be wary, be prepared, and demand not to be charged a ludicrous price for insurance you don't need. If you don't have international rental coverage through a policy or credit card, then you'll just have to accept their charges.
Verified travelerJul 2024
Call and ask about insurance fees first.
Verified travelerFeb 2024
We drove North to Los Barriles. Road was in good condition. Much of Baja is dirt roads though, so an SUV is highly recommended.
GregDec 2023
Make sure your pickup time is accurate and research the agency and insurance ahead of time.
Verified travelerJul 2023
If you're comfortable and capable of driving in a large American city and have good common sense and a decent sense of direction, you should be fine. Beware of livestock on the roads at night. They can cause serious accidents.
FredrickJun 2023
Driving in San Jose del Cabo was ok, but beware of the road conditions, there can be bumps and dips that are greater than they appear.
Verified travelerJul 2023
You need to get SLI $35 a day. They’ll try and push CDW. Take your time checking out the vehicle. Document everything.
LuisAug 2023
Check the fine print and know what you do and don’t need to pay for before you book and before you arrive.
RobertMay 2023
What out for crazy van drivers on the corridor between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in San José del Cabo

  • With limited public transportation options, a good way to ensure you get the most out of your visit is to book a San José del Cabo car rental. A vehicle puts beaches, the city center and excursions—like zip-lining—all within reach. What’s more, a personal vehicle also makes it easy to cart around whatever gear or materials you’ll need to take with you for a full day of adventure—no having to head back to the hotel to pick something up.
  • For those of you who have secured a car rental in San José del Cabo through KAYAK, you can find it ready and waiting for you at the airport when you land. At the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) there are service desks for many major car rental companies, including Ace, Economy, U-Save, and Europcar, to name just a few. To pick up your car, head to the baggage claim area, which is located in Terminal 2, then check in at the rental car company’s service desk. The service team here will direct you to your vehicle’s location.
  • To reduce the pace at which drivers travel along San José del Cabo’s roadways, the city has implemented speed bumps and speed divots. For this reason, you’ll want to keep your eyes on the road at all times to ensure you and your vehicle aren’t jostled by these roadway features. While driving, you’ll also discover that locals may become impatient with drivers unfamiliar with the roads, so be sure you check your review mirror for any motor vehicles looking to overtake you, and just let them pass.
  • San José del Cabo is an especially tourist-focused city and, because of this, you’re less likely to encounter rush hour traffic in the timeframes before and after a normal 9am-to-5pm workday. However, you may sometimes find roadways a bit more congested around 6am to 7am, then again around 5pm to 6pm.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in San José del Cabo for £26 or less
  • Book your car hire in San José del Cabo at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
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FAQs about car hire in San José del Cabo

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in San José del Cabo?

    Two very suitable options for your car rental in San José del Cabo are compact and economy vehicles. These smaller automobiles typically provide greater maneuverability on roads, are easy to park and often have better gas mileage than larger vehicles.

  • What’s the speed limit in San José del Cabo?

    Throughout the city of San José del Cabo the speed limits will be clearly posted; however, drivers can generally expect to find that posted speed limits hover around 60km/h (37mph) in more urban areas. On the federal roads, including the major roadway from the airport, you will find that the speed limits are posted at around 110km/h (68mph). The limits may be reduced close to resorts and the city center.

  • Where are the best places to park in San José del Cabo?

    While visiting San José del Cabo, you’re likely to be staying at one of the many hotels or resorts along the beaches—this means that you’ll be able to park in the parking lot associated with your accommodations. However, when you’re exploring the downtown area or sites of interest that are inland, you’ll discover that there are a number of other parking lots available, including the Las Palmas Parking Lot on Calle Boulevard Antonio Mijares. While street parking is typically free, if you cannot find any spots along the street, you can expect parking lots to cost roughly Mex$22 ($1) per hour.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San José del Cabo?

    On average a car hire in San José del Cabo costs £29 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in San José del Cabo?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at MEXRENTACAR (£9/day), keddy by Europcar (£10/day) and Fox (£11/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at MEXRENTACAR Aeropuerto Intl. de Los Cabos null (7 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in San José del Cabo?

    The average price of fuel in San José del Cabo 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.

  • What is the most popular car hire in San José del Cabo?

    Compact (Chevrolet Cavalier or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San José del Cabo.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Los Cabos airport (SJD)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Los Cabos airport include Hertz, America Car Rental, Budget and MEXRENTACAR.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Los Cabos airport (SJD)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Cabos airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, America Car Rental, Budget, MEXRENTACAR and Europcar.

  • How can I find car hires near me in San José del Cabo?

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

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in San José del Cabo?

    A Compact car hire in San José del Cabo costs £29 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in San José del Cabo?

    In San José del Cabo, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Carr. Transpeninsular Km 43.5 (1 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in San José del Cabo cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in San José del Cabo costs £204 per week (£29 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in San José del Cabo cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in San José del Cabo costs £874 per month (£29 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in San José del Cabo?

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

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San José del Cabo car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Avis

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.8

7 locations in San José del Cabo

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Av Paseo De Los Pescadores

+52 624 105 6539

Monday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00
Tuesday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00
Wednesday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00
Friday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00
Sunday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00

Blvd M. Castro#4650 Lte1 Mza5

+52 624 130 7298

Monday14:00 - 18:0007:00 - 13:00
Tuesday14:00 - 18:0007:00 - 13:00
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Thursday07:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0007:00 - 13:00
Saturday07:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Sunday14:00 - 18:0007:00 - 13:00

Carr Transpeninsular Km 43.5

+52 624 146 0046

Monday07:00 - 13:00
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Carretera Transpeninslr Km19.5

+52 624 191 7626

Monday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 18:00
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Km18.5 Carr Transpeninsular

+52 624 144 1052

Monday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00
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Thursday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00
Saturday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00

Marquis Htl -Carr Transpeninsular Km21.5

+52 624 144 1873

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Paseo Malecon SN Lote 5

+52 624 247 1343

Monday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00
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Thursday09:00 - 14:0015:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Eric, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Price was good, staff was helpful. Car was clean. Mexico 3rd Party insurance was included. Able to decline CDW with credit card coverage as long as a hold was placed on credit card.

Cons:

Make sure you fill out the paper to mark all dings, dents and scrapes on the car before taking the car.

1 out of 2

Alamo

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

5.9

3 locations in San José del Cabo

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Blvd Mauricio Castro Local 6

+52 624 142 3700

Monday07:00 - 13:00
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Calle Julio Pimentel Green Mza

+52 624 146 1900

Monday05:00 - 23:45
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Ignacio Comonfort 1137

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6.0 Okay

Mark, Apr 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The car was more than adequate; like new. The heist was the extraordinarily expensive insurance; which is an absolute must in all the chaos and corruption of Cabo.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Car was a little old, didn’t even have auto on -off lights.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

$100 mandatory insurance policy they was not disclosed. Alamo took $1,400 out of my account in case of an accident.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly and helpful, from the airport shuttle driver to the desk and fleet teams.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Bait and switch. Quoted $185 then got there and all of a suden it’s $405. You guys suck

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Mandatory insurance and other fees took my quoted price from $155.95 to $371.74. That's more than double the price I was told in Kayak. I don't think I'll be back.

1 out of 8

MEXRENTACAR

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.3

One location in San José del Cabo

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Aeropuerto Intl. de Los Cabos

+52 334 170 8243

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
They did not give me car. I was not able to get a refund. SCAM They say it was overbooked and I had to rent for 3 times the amount on short notice a car from another company. You don't have much choice after a 13h flight in the middle of the night. They said the did not get any money and they too said they are not in charge for refund and I did not get anything in writing.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Reserved a vehicle that would hold 8 people. And when we arrived they were trying to give us a grand Cherokee that only fit 5. They ended up giving us 2 cars to get to our hotel, but the other guy that had to drive was not comfortable driving in Mexico. So we went to the hotel and stayed there. They were supposed to deliver a van later that day after 4. And we after calling and calling they finally brought us a car the following day at around 5pm. So I paid for 3 days. And used the new replacement for a total of 18 hours… still charged me full price, and wanted to charge me for the fuel for the first cars that were driven. When you tell someone you’re going to have something, or tell them you’re going to be somewhere at a certain time then you should do it. I will not be renting with Mex rent a car or using kayak ever again.

2.0 Poor

Tony, Mar 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
You are forced to purchase third-party liability insurance as your credit card coverage or your regular insurance policy is not valid in Mexico. We were aware of this coming down and we were prepared to purchase the insurance. However, $500 for third-party liability for 10 days is ridiculous. The neighbour in the condo we were staying pays $300 for the whole year for his liability insurance .

1 out of 4

Europcar

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

4.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.9

Value for money

3.6

2 locations in San José del Cabo

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Carretera Transpeninsular Km 22.5

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Ed.2 Local N7a,puerto Logistico

+52 624 146 5470

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The absolute most rudest staff & human beings we have ever had to work with. Customer service is horrible. I have already submitted a claim. Run away from this place! Complete scam of a company. Over charging for insurance. Staff will curse at you when you ask for paper work. My wife took a video of the situation which has now been posted all over social media. We hope we shine some light for those who would even consider renting a car here. Run away! Do not rent a car from the Europcar in Cabo airport area literally a few steps from the arrival & departure of the airport. We are disgusted & can believe my family had to endure these ruthless acts from these unprofessional people.

1 out of 1

Economy Rent a Car

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.1

Value for money

2.9

One location in San José del Cabo

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Calle la Esperanza Esq Carretera Federal 1

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
When you get there you are blindsided by insurance fees that are 3 or 4 times the cost of the car. By that time it’s too late to change your mind and you have to pay. It’s a terrible practice and this should be more prominent when renting the car.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Ok

Cons:

What’s the hidden fee of $250 insurance you have to pay

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Ridiculous insurance policy. Super long wait at counter. You have lost me as a customer

2.0 Poor

Luiz Arthur, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was OK, had to jump it once because it couldn't stand the radio on and the car was very weak and sounded like it had some transmission problems. But it did it's job, can't expect much from a Renault

Cons:

I made the reservation for $70 for all 5 days, thought it was a great rate. When we got there they said there was a mandatory insurance that jumped the price to OVER $250 for 5 days. Why are we booking at such a low rate and believe that is the TOTAL price as the website says then figure out we need to pay 4x the price at the spot. Then I extended for another 2 days and it was over $120 for the 2 days. Super misleading and that is definitely Kayak's fault for quoting such low rates, I wish they would honor the rate that I was quoted before I made my way to Mexico and got ripped off because I needed a car. Literally everyone was complaining about the huge insurance rates at the store.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The ad said the car rental came its insurance but when I got there they charged me 225$ for insurance. Very sneaky

4.0 Mediocre

Christopher, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was easy.

Cons:

The required insurance wasn’t include in the upfront price and the cost was doubled when insurance was added. The car was a piece of junk, including drivers side large crack in the windshield, no power, one tire almost bald.

1 out of 7

Mas By Mex

8.0

Very Good

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in San José del Cabo

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Aeropuerto de Los Cabos

+52 33 4170 8243

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Priceless

8.0

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in San José del Cabo

Locations in San José del Cabo

Puerto Logistico 1A

+52 624 247 1027

Monday04:00 - 20:00
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National

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

6.9

10 locations in San José del Cabo

Locations in San José del Cabo

Av Centenario 1121

+52 624 142 3020

Monday07:00 - 13:00
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Calle Paseo Malecon S N Lote

+52 624 142 3020

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Carr Transpeninsular Km 17 5 Lomas Del Tule /sjdr16

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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Carr Transpeninsular Km 19.5

+52 624 142 3020

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Carretera Transpeninsular Csl-sjc Km. 18.5

Monday07:00 - 13:00
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Ctra Transpeninsularramal 43 5

+52 624 146 5021

Monday05:30 - 23:00
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Fraccion Hotelera Fh5 C1

+52 624 163 7600

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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Hotel Hilton San Jose Del Cabo

+52 624 142 3020

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Paseo Malecon Lote 11 S N

+52 624 163 5100

Monday09:00 - 14:00
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Paseo Malecon Sn

+52 624 142 3020

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

6.4

6 locations in San José del Cabo

Locations in San José del Cabo

Ave Centernario 1121

+52 624 142 3020

Monday07:00 - 13:00
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Calle Paseo Malecon S N Lotte

+52 624 142 3020

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Carr Transpeninsular Km 17 5 Lomas Del Tule /sjdr62

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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Carr Transpeninsular Km 19.5

+52 624 142 3020

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