Driving Rental Car to Canada or Mexico

Are there restricted driving areas for Alamo car rentals? Can drivers cross the border with a rental car?

Driving rental car from US to Canada or Mexico:

  • Most vehicles rented in the US can be driven throughout US and Canada. Some vehicle classes like Exotics, Large Passenger or Cargo Vans, and other specialty vehicles may not be allowed to travel outside of the US. Please reach to the renting location directly for details on cross-border restrictions.
  • Most locations do not allow travel into Mexico. If you wish to travel into Mexico, you will be required to purchase additional insurance to cover the vehicle while in Mexico. Please contact the branch directly to determine limitations and availability


Driving rental car from Canada to US or Mexico:

  • Vehicles rented in Canada can be driven throughout Canada and the US.
  • Vehicles cannot be driven into Mexico.

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