Car Rental in Mexico City

You can pick up your rental car at one location in Mexico City and drop it off at another throughout Mexico. One-way car rentals are subject to a drop off charge, which varies by vehicle type. Start a reservation to find more information specific to your trip. 

Mexico City has a law that restricts driving vehicles in the city one day of the week, plus one Saturday a month. Alamo vehicles rented in Mexico have a sticker which exempts you from this law. You’ll also need:

• A valid driving license that’s been held for at least one year

• Valid ID (like a Passport or state-issued photo ID)

• Valid credit card (Cash and debit cards are not accepted)

All gas stations in Mexico are full service, which means you will not need to pump your own gas. If this makes you uncomfortable, you can opt to pre-pay for fuel at the counter to avoid fueling up your rental before returning it. If you prefer, you can refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you pick up the vehicle. If you return your rental car with less fuel than you rented it with, you will be charged a refueling fee.

When renting a car from Alamo in Mexico City, Third Party Liability (TPL) coverage is mandatory by Mexico country's law. This covers third party liability for you and your belongings, as well as the legal expenses. Your rental does not include TPL or any additional protection products. You can add TPL to your online reservation or at the Alamo counter when you pick up your rental car. This pricing is not included in the vehicle rental price.

We also offer additional protection products that you can purchase along with your rental vehicle, including:

• Collision and Damage Waiver (CDW): Covers damage to the car
• Deductible Protection: Additional to the CDW, this protection covers the deductible payment caused by a car accident, theft, damage for normal wear and tear on the vehicle. This protection does not cover accidents caused by negligence, alcohol, drugs or abnormal use of the vehicle.
• Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): Covers ambulance services, doctors, hospitalization and nurses for each passenger in the vehicle, with a maximum coverage of $20,000 per event.
  

Check out our fleet to find the perfect vehicle for your vacation in Mexico City. We recommend these popular vehicles for your next trip:

• Compact Car: Compact cars offer great gas mileage and the ease of driving and parking in high traffic areas.
  
• Mid-size Car: An intermediate car provides more room for passengers and luggage than most smaller cars.
  
• SUV: Perfect for long road trips and family vacations with room to seat up 5 passengers or more.

• Be aware of speed bumps (commonly called “topes”), pot holes and left-hand highway exits when traveling. 

• Drinking and driving is strictly forbidden.

• Car seats are mandatory for infants and children.

• Be careful driving at night. Nighttime can make it difficult to see hairpin turns or narrow shoulders. 

• Pass with extreme care. There are typically no hard shoulders on highways, only ditches.

• Speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour, not miles per hour.

• Puebla, Mexico: Conveniently located just a few hours south of Mexico City. Take your sweet tooth to Calle de los Dulces (Sweet Street), admire the colonial architecture or explore a volcano – inside or out!

• Zocalo: The historic beating heart of Mexico City. Enjoy the art, food and endless entertainment options available in this main square.

• Frida Kahlo Museum: Also called the Blue House after its cobalt-blue walls, it celebrates the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

• Xochimilco, Mexico: Often called the Venice of Mexico. Visit the popular floating gardens or take a ride in the ornately decorated trajinera, the color boats that line the neighborhood canals – all only 10 minutes away from Mexico City.

• Six Flags Mexico: Your family will love Six Flag Mexico. Nestled in the Tlalpan Forest, this theme park offers adventure on every ride.
• Torre Latinoamericana: One of the most important landmarks in Mexico. Take your family to see this breathtaking skyscraper located in downtown Mexico City.
• Parque Bicentenario: Bring your family to this unique public park! Once the site of an oil refinery, it features trails, gardens and children’s play areas.
• Bosque de Chapultepec: One of the largest city parks in the western hemisphere, complete with a lake, zoo, museums and green space. There’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy.

Depending on the type of weather you prefer, the best time to visit Mexico City is March-May when the weather is picture-perfect, with temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 80s.