Best Car Models for Your Trip to Cancun

Cancun which was just a small town, on the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula, is now a top tourist destination in Mexico attracting tourists from all over the world, Thanks to its white sandy beaches and blue turquoise waters. To explore Cancun and the Yucatan peninsula and sample all the goods they have to offer, you will need a means of movement and a car is the most ideal. Lucky for you there are many car rental companies available.

Cancun international airport is the most common gateway to Cancun since it has direct flights from most of the major cities in the world. The airport will be the most convenient place to rent a car and we have several companies with locations at the airport. Just follow the directions to terminals 2 and 3 in the airport and you will find car rental locations there with the alamo Cancun airport location being visibly conspicuous.

How to Rent a Car in Cancun

After Choosing your preferred car rental company based on your likes and preferences, in Cancun just like in any other place there are requirements before you can rent a car. Below are some of the requirements.

A Valid Driver’s License

A driver’s license is a must before you can rent a car in Cancun. If you have a driver’s license that uses the roman alphabet you can use the driving license from your country. Drivers from countries that use the character alphabet like China and Japan have to have an International driving permit.

Mexico Car Insurance

Having car insurance is mandatory for any car rental in Mexico. There are many options for getting Mexican car insurance. The car rental companies can also assist you in getting your car insurance.

A Valid Credit or Debit Card

When renting a car in Cancun they will swipe your card to hold some money in the event the car is damaged, which is mostly around $1000 in most companies. The money is returned when you return the car undamaged.

The Age Matters

Just like in the USA most companies cap car rental to 25 years and above. This however can be circumnavigated by paying a surcharge for those below 25 years of age. The terms vary from rental company to the other. Make sure you confirm with your rental company.

What to Consider When Choosing Your Car Rental Model

There are many car rental options as far as models are concerned. Let’s look at a few factors to consider when choosing a car model for rent in Cancun:

• Age of the car;
• Fuel consumption and Engine type;
• Car type;
• Car brand and model;
• Time of the year;
• Location;
• Insurance and other charges.

Car Rental Companies and the Models They Offer

Below find some of the best car rental models available in the different car rental companies that you can rent from in Cancun.

Class	Budget	Avis	Hertz	Sixt	Thrifty	GOLDCAR	Europcar	Alamo
Economy	Chevrolet Spark	Hyundai Accent	Chevrolet Aveo	Hyundai Accent	Chevrolet Aveo	Hyundai Accent	Chevrolet Spark	Chevrolet Aveo
Compact	Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent	Ford Focus	Chevrolet Cobalt	Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent	Ford Focus	Chevrolet Cobalt	Ford Focus	Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent
Intermediate	Dodge Avenge	Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus	Dodge Avenge	Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus	Nissan Sentra	Dodge Avenge	Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus	Nissan Sentra
Standard	Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Toyota Avalon	Chrysler 300	Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Toyota Avalon	Ford Crown Victoria	Ford Crown Victoria	Ford Taurus LTD	Ford Taurus LTD	Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Toyota Avalon
Luxury	Lincoln MKS	Cadillac ATZ, Lincoln MKZ	Lincoln MKS	Lincoln MKS	Buick Lacrosse	Lincoln MKS	Cadillac ATZ, Lincoln MKZ	Buick Lacrosse
Convertible	Chrysler 200, Ford Mustang	Ford Mustang	Chrysler 200, Ford Mustang	Ford Mustang	Ford Mustang	Chrysler 200, Ford Mustang	Ford Mustang	Chrysler 200, Ford Mustang
Mid-size SUV	Toyota Rav4	Ford Escape	Toyota Rav4	Ford Escape	Ford Escape	Jeep Cherokee	Toyota Rav4	Jeep Compass
Standard SUV	Hyundai Santa Fe	Ford Edge	Hyundai Santa Fe	Hyundai Santa Fe	Ford Edge	Chevrolet Equinox	Kia Sorento	Ford Edge
Full-size SUV	Chevy Tahoe	Chevy Tahoe	Nissan Armada	Chevy Tahoe	Nissan Armada	Chevy Tahoe	Nissan Armada	Chevy Tahoe

What you should know about driving in Cancun

• Most cars are automatic but there are specialty vehicles that are manual.
• They drive on the right side.
• Don’t use your cellphone while driving.
• The gas stations are not self-serve.
• Mexico traffic lights have an extra step, which is flashing yellow before the red light.
• Window cleaners may approach at stop lights.
• Speed limits are in Kilometers per hour.

Conclusion

Cancun is a perfect place for a vacation thanks to the pristine beaches and the sun. The international airport makes it easy for international tourists as it has direct flights from most cities. This has created a supply of customers for the car rental market. With many car rental companies with locations spread around including the airport, you will be spoilt for choice of your ideal car model for your Cancun trip. Hopefully, this article has given you tips on choosing the ideal model to cruise around Cancun as you enjoy your well-deserved trip.

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