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Driver's License in Mexico

To rent a car in Mexico, most car rental companies require a full driver's license held for a minimum of 2 years with no major endorsements.


If your domestic driver's license is not in English (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc), an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) or an official translation in English is required when you drive in Mexico.


Please note that an International Driving Permit (often referred to as an International Driver's License) does not replace the requirement for a regular driver's license. And you must carry your current overseas driver’s license, IDP or translation with you all the time when driving in Mexico.


*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.


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Guest reviews

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Katherine Alick

September 3, 2025

Destination: Cancun

10Excellent

After leaving the airport, there wasn't a separate Payless counter. Upon carefully checking the pickup details, I found out I needed to go to the Budget counter—they seem to be part of the same company. The shuttle bus took us to the pickup location, where we lined up to complete the registration process. There was absolutely no pressure to purchase additional insurance. After some routine procedures, I received a brand-new Kia equipped with CarPlay but no rearview camera or parking sensors. However, I adjusted quickly. Returning the car was also very convenient. Overall, a great experience—highly recommended!

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Claude Peter

August 29, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

10Excellent

MEX used to have paper contracts, but now they have switched to an electronic system. After hiring a new team of employees, the service quality has improved noticeably—there’s less of the unresponsive attitude from before. Processes are now clearer, and communication is more systematic. That said, the training for new employees still needs to be improved. When selecting a vehicle, you need to be extra cautious to avoid being 'downgraded.' For instance, if you book a Kia Forte, make sure you get at least an Omoda O5, Jetta, or Nissan Sentra; otherwise, it’s considered a downgrade, so be vigilant! If you reserve an MG, it’s common to be given an MG5 or a KIA K3 instead. And if you get an Omoda, don’t get too excited—the car usually has over 20,000 kilometers on it and may have some minor issues like low tire pressure (you may need to inflate them at a gas station), damaged in-car equipment (CarPlay might not work, backup cameras could malfunction), and more. If you can deal with these minor issues, go ahead with the rental; otherwise, you’ll need to request a replacement vehicle. In conclusion, stay patient and enjoy driving in Mexico!

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Fernando Sánchez Bañ

August 28, 2025

Destination: San Jose Del Cabo

10Gran sorpresa y buena experiencia

Iba con dudas del servicio, pero me sorprendió gratamente ya que tenían todos los datos de la reserva y no me solicitaron nada adicional

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Owen Thorndike

August 15, 2025

Destination: Playa Del Carmen

8Very good

Positive feedback

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Sam Dewar

August 12, 2025

Destination: Guadalajara

8Very good

Pretty good

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Dominic Harrington

August 1, 2025

Destination: Cancun

8Very good

It was easy to find the shuttle bus location after landing. The driver was enthusiastic and took us to the rental car hall. There you need to get a number from the machine first. The staff handling the paperwork were relatively slow, and we waited for at least half an hour. However, the car pickup process was very smooth, with no upselling, and we got the car quickly.

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Zebulon Lena

August 1, 2025

Destination: Cancun

10Excellent

Excellent service.

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Leo Tours

July 27, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

10Excellent

No issues.

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Eli Nicholas

July 22, 2025

Destination: Cancun

10Excellent

Efficient and great service.

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Ada Clement

July 22, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

6Average

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Rachel Lucia

July 22, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

10Excellent

Good.

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Jamie Wolf

July 2, 2025

Destination: Queretaro

10Excellent

Overall, quite satisfied. The pricing is relatively fair, and both pickup and drop-off are very convenient.

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Toby Ellen

July 2, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

10Excellent

The actual supplier was Budget. At the Mexico City airport location, the staff member, a woman, appeared stern but was actually very kind.

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Janice Christy

June 25, 2025

Destination: San Luis Potosi

10Excellent

Very satisfied, excellent service.

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June MacMillan

June 12, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Guy Haywood

June 10, 2025

Destination: Cancun

6Average

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Cecilia Arnold

June 6, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

8Very good

The procedure was very convenient, allowing for self-service operations, which made it quite efficient. The service attitude was great.

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Alva Arabella

June 5, 2025

Destination: Cancun

6Average

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Bradley Commons

June 3, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

10Excellent

The service was quite good, with no upselling whatsoever. We simply paid the deposit and took the car. However, the vehicle was a bit old and worn out. I always thought Mexicans might be inefficient, but it turned out to be fine. Our car tire got punctured by a nail in Guanajuato. We contacted the local car rental office at 11 a.m., and since none of the local staff spoke English, we communicated via WhatsApp. By 1 p.m., they arrived at our parking spot, inflated the tire, then drove to a nearby repair shop for inspection and patched the tire. By 2 p.m., the car was returned to us. Considering the complete language barrier, the entire process was handled very satisfactorily.

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Debby Dierser

June 3, 2025

Destination: Cancun

8Very good

The car rental company in Cancun didn't overly push selling insurance, but they required a $6000 deposit. Even though my credit card limit was sufficient, the authorization was repeatedly declined. I wanted to cancel the reservation and negotiate with another company on the spot, but as soon as I stepped outside, they called me back and the deposit suddenly dropped to $800!

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Ogden Bill

June 1, 2025

Destination: Cancun

8Very good

Satisfied. Originally booked a Suzuki, but chose a Changan when picking up the car. Supporting domestic brands!

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David Noah

May 25, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

10Excellent

Driving to the US only requires an additional insurance fee of about $10; this company is my top choice. Other Mexican rental companies refund the deposit too slowly, sometimes taking up to a month.

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Rex Mike

May 23, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

6Average

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Nicola Billy

May 22, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

10Excellent

There are dedicated reception staff at the airport who guide you to the shuttle bus. The store employees are straightforward and do not try to upsell. Staff provide an overview of the car's condition during pickup. Car return is quick and efficient without unnecessary procedures. Both the pickup and drop-off staff are very friendly.

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Edwin Vergara

May 22, 2025

Destination: La Paz

9Excelente servicio de Méx

Tuve que volver a crear una nueva reserva porque no se puede extender contrato

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Omar Hazlitt

May 21, 2025

Destination: Hermosillo

8Very good

It's acceptable.

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Riva Walkley

May 18, 2025

Destination: Puebla

10Excellent

Pretty good.

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Nancy Leonard

May 14, 2025

Destination: Tuxtla Gutierrez

10Excellent

Excellent

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Burton Dewar

May 11, 2025

Destination: Merida

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Poppy Sidney

May 11, 2025

Destination: Guadalajara

10Excellent

The service was good and English communication is available.

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Lou Zangwill

May 8, 2025

Destination: Guadalajara

Zachary Congreve

May 1, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

8Very good

I barely had to wait when I arrived at the store, the staff were very friendly, and we could use a translation app to communicate when there was a language barrier.

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Polly Spenser

May 1, 2025

Destination: Queretaro

10Excellent

This is my second time renting from this company, and overall, it was great. The process from pickup to return was quick, and there were no hidden charges.

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g.Perez

April 25, 2025

Destination: Cancun

6Mala experiencia

Pésimo servicio contratos engañoso y depósitos exagerados me quedo con muy mal sabor de boca

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Chloe Roland

April 21, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

8Very good

The overall service was excellent. I chose full insurance on the platform, so there was no need to purchase extra insurance in-store. However, it's a bit disappointing that it's rare to get the reserved car model.

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Conrad Wilhelmina

April 21, 2025

Destination: Puerto Escondido

10Excellent

Renting a car was very convenient.

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A.Gonzalez sandoval

April 20, 2025

Destination: San Jose Del Cabo

2Mala experiencia con America Car rental

No vuelvo a rentar En America Car rental. Me cobraron más de la tarifa con la que se supone que Reservé

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Adelaide Rockefeller

April 19, 2025

Destination: Queretaro

6Average

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Salome Wheeler

April 10, 2025

Destination: Cancun

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Solomon

April 4, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

10Excellent

The price is the cheapest.

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Benson Beaufort

April 4, 2025

Destination: Monterrey

10Excellent

Great and convenient.

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Queena Symons

April 4, 2025

Destination: Cancun

10Excellent

Excellent

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K V

April 2, 2025

Destination: Cancun

10Very smooth from pick up to drop off. Excellent staff.

Very friendly staff on the location.

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Steward Jenkin(s)

April 1, 2025

Destination: Cancun

8Very good

Fairly standard service.

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Louis Barney

March 31, 2025

Destination: Cancun

8Very good

Aside from the staff's persistence in promoting insurance, everything else was great. I had already purchased the highest level of insurance on the platform, but the staff kept recommending additional coverage, which was a bit annoying. In the end, I had to pay a deposit of over 50,000 pesos. Additionally, the car's fuel tank wasn't full when I picked it up, and I only noticed it after getting on the highway, which almost left me stranded due to low fuel. Fortunately, the issue was noted in the rental agreement, so technically there wasn't a problem. However, for those who aren't attentive or don't read the contract thoroughly, it could turn into a hidden pitfall. This can be especially troublesome for people who are not fluent in English.

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Maria Felix

March 28, 2025

Destination: Merida

10Excellent

No hidden charges.

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R.De La Cruz

March 27, 2025

Destination: Uruapan

10Muy satisfecho con la reserva!gracias!

Tarde un poco porque había problemas con el internet para llenar la aplicación

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Walker Boyle

March 26, 2025

Destination: Mexico City

8Very good

Relatively friendly.

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N.Rivera Alvarez

March 19, 2025

Destination: Puebla

8Very good

No me coincide lo que me cobraron con lo que realmente ponía

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O.Ibarra

March 15, 2025

Destination: Mazatlan

10Horrible pick-up experience

They don't have a telephone number to reach the counter at the airport and people who answers the phone from the general number are not well informed about the schedules and process, they couldn't even find my reservation.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle.
Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental.
Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?

QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results.
However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available.
After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.

Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?

If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with.
If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind:
1. You may have to pay more.
There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter.
2.It may not be allowed.
Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country.
Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.

Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?

Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ.
Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.

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