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Car Rental in Mérida

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A rental car here costs $49 a day on average, about $349 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $67 a day. Ace is the cheapest for a small car, about $8 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 4
  • Free cancellation: 10 of 10
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 10
  • National
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • America
  • Budget
  • Mex
  • +4

Where to pick up in Mérida

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Merida Airport · 5 km Airport 10 $5 20 min
Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60 · 1 km City office 6 $11 12 min
Merida Europcar Merida Teya Train Station · 11 km City office 1 $12 14 min

Car rental prices in Mérida by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Nissan March, Chevrolet Matiz 3 $5
Economy Kia Rio, Nissan March, Chevrolet Spark 9 $5 $15
Compact Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Gol, Chevrolet Onix 9 $11 $17
Intermediate Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Sentra, Kia Forte 9 $5 $17
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Versa, Dodge Journey 6 $8 $17
Full size Chevrolet Cavalier 2 $18
Station wagon Toyota Avanza 2 $27
Small SUV Nissan Kicks, Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax 7 $16 $33
Medium SUV Nissan X-Trail, Chery Tiggo 7, Toyota Rav4 8 $26 $34
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Kia Sorento, Dodge Journey 4 $60 $118
Minivan Toyota Sienna, Nissan Urvan, Dodge Journey 4 $69
7-seat minivan Kia Sedona, Mitsubishi Xpander 3 $32
12-passenger van Toyota Hiace 2 $84
15-passenger van Nissan Urvan 1 $211
Premium Volkswagen Passat 1 $200
Large truck Dodge Ram 1 $30

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Chevrolet Matiz rental car in Mérida Alamo

Chevrolet Matiz

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Mérida Budget

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Kia Rio rental car in Mérida Ace

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $8/day
Nissan March rental car in Mérida Mex

Nissan March

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day
Chevrolet Onix rental car in Mérida Mex

Chevrolet Onix

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day
Hyundai Accent rental car in Mérida Mex

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day
Chevrolet Beat Sedan rental car in Mérida Europcar

Chevrolet Beat Sedan

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $12/day
Chevrolet Beat rental car in Mérida Europcar

Chevrolet Beat

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $12/day

Car rental companies in Mérida

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

National

7 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.1
Very good 100+ reviews
from $17/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.6 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 7.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 005

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

National at Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60
C 56 A N 451 Av Colon, Entre Av Cupules Col Centro, Merida, 97000
991797632

Alamo

15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.7
Good 250+ reviews
from $15/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 7.2 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 7.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 124

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60
Ave Colon Y Calle 60, Local 2 Col Centro, Merida, 97000
9999201908

Avis

13 min wait CDW included Credit card only
5.7
Average 100+ reviews
from $21/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.1 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 5.3 Pick-up process 5.1 Drop-off process 6.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Deductible from $1 400

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60
Fiesta Americana Htl Local 1-a, Merida, yuc, 97000
52-999-925-2525

America

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 13 min wait CDW included Credit card only
5.1
Average 1000+ reviews
from $23/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 3.6 Cleanliness 3.7 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.0 Drop-off process 7.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 619

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Free additional driver

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS

Office

America at Merida Airport
32nd street, 312, Col. Manuel Cresencio Rejon 
+52 (999) 928-18-96

Budget

15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
5.0
Poor 250+ reviews
from $14/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.4 Cleanliness 5.8 Service at the rental desk 4.9 Pick-up process 4.6 Drop-off process 5.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Deductible from $2 000

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60
56a #451 Local 6 Colon Fiesta Americana Hotel, Merida, 97000
52-999-920-2343

Mex

Free shuttle bus 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
4.6
Poor 2000+ reviews
from $11/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.8 Cleanliness 4.5 Service at the rental desk 4.0 Pick-up process 4.1 Drop-off process 5.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 307

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Child seat

Office

Mex at Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60
Carretera Merida A Uman Km 14.5, Francisco Sarabia, Merida, YUC, MX, 97295
+52 33 4624 2114

Mas

Free shuttle bus 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
3.7
Poor 250+ reviews
from $16/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 3.1 Cleanliness 4.6 Service at the rental desk 3.1 Pick-up process 2.4 Drop-off process 5.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 300

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Child seat · Additional driver

Office

Mas at Merida-Hotel Merida Mision Calle 60
Carretera Merida A Uman Km 14.5, Francisco Sarabia, Merida, YUC, MX, 97295
+52 33 4624 2114

Ace

Free shuttle bus Mon–Sat 09:00–17:59 11 min wait Credit and debit cards
3.2
Poor 100+ reviews
from $8/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 2.8 Cleanliness 4.6 Service at the rental desk 3.3 Pick-up process 2.6 Drop-off process 3.1

Included in the price

  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Ace at Merida Airport
Calle 21 Avenida Benito Juarez, #407, Ax 20 Y 24, Industrial, Merida, Yucatan(YU), Mexico, 97288

Localiza

Daily 00:00–22:59 9 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.4
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.5 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $856

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Office

Localiza at Merida Airport
Calle 17 877, Aeropuerto, 97295, 97291 Mérida, Yucatán, Merida
Customers within Mexico: +52 800 077 0800 | Customers outside Mexico: +52 55 8880-8064

Europcar

48 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.7
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $12/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.0 Pick-up process 6.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 491

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Merida Airport
Av Internacional Carretera Merida Uman Km 4.5, Merida, 97291
52 999 4005893

Rental conditions in Mérida

Based on 10 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21.
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 10 suppliers: Ace.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 9 of 10 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 10 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (5 suppliers), Same to same (3 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 79%, manual 21%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Sienna, from $69 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 10 suppliers.
Insurance included Third-party liability (TPL) (10 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (9 suppliers), Theft protection (TP) (8 suppliers). Deductible: $856–$2 000.
Included in the price Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 3 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $169–$324.
Free additional driver America
Extras Child seat (7 suppliers), GPS (5 suppliers), Infant seat (5 suppliers), Booster seat (4 suppliers), Wi-Fi (1 supplier)
Special offers Pre-registration available (1 supplier), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Driving in Mexico: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol. Driving rules

Car rental in Mérida: what to expect

Open 24 hours: America. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 7 min at National to 48 min at Europcar.

For a small car, Ace is the cheapest at about $8 a day and is rated 3.2 out of 10. National is rated 7.1 and costs about $25.

79% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 10 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Mexico, the USA and Canada. A typical rental lasts 4 days.

Car rental in Mérida: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Mérida?
Car rental in Mérida starts from $5 per day, and the average price is $49 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $149 for a 3-day weekend and $349 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Mérida?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Mérida over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $67 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Mérida?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Mérida over the last 12 months:
  • Mex, average price $39 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Mérida?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Mérida are:
  • National: rated 7.3/10 by 100+ customers, average price $55 per day
  • Alamo: rated 6.7/10 by 250+ customers, average price $14 per day
  • Avis: rated 6.0/10 by 250+ customers, average price $97 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Mérida?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Mérida are:
  • Ace: about $8 per day
  • Budget: about $10 per day
  • Alamo: about $11 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Mérida?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: National, Avis and Budget
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Alamo, America and Mex
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Mérida and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Mérida, one-way rentals are offered by Localiza, National and Alamo. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Mérida?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Mérida is 18, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Mérida:
  • National: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Mas: minimum age 18, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Mérida with a debit card?
Rental companies in Mérida typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Mérida: Ace. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Mérida offer unlimited mileage?
10 rental companies in Mérida include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Localiza, National and Alamo. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Mérida?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Mérida are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Localiza, Alamo, Avis and Ace.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by America, Mex and Mas.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Mérida?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Mérida include Mex and Mas. The cheapest is Mex, from $153 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Mérida?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Mérida Avis and America include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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