Oaxaca car hire

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Oaxaca car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Oaxaca 
Verified travelerJul 2024
Watch out for hidden insurance costs, but go to economy car hire especially if you dont speak Spanish, they speak perfect English and are really kind and friendly. Driving the highways the custom seems to be to drive in the hard shoulder to let people overtake
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving is fine as long as you’re paying close attention to the signs and other drivers. It’s much more of a constant negotiation.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Oaxaca

  • Renting a car on your visit to Oaxaca is highly convenient for when your aim is flexibility while moving around the city and getting a feel of the rich Mexican culture. Oaxaca is known for being the capital, and one of the largest cities in Mexico therefore can get quite busy and crowded especially when using public transport. The airport is located in the outskirts of the city around 20min away from the city center. You should consider getting renting a car in Oaxaca to be able to visit some of the popular tourist attractions located outside of town, such as the Monte Alban, which is a 2500-year-old archaeological ruin and houses the Monte Alban Ruins Museum.
  • There are several Oaxaca car rentals conveniently situated at the Xoxocotlan International Airport such as Alamo, Sunnycars, Economy Rent a Car, Thrifty, Keddy, Dollar, Firefly, and Rhodium, whose agencies can be found at the terminal. Off-site car rentals in Oaxaca, such as Hertz, Europcar, and NU Car, are accessible via airport shuttles and taxis.
  • Like many major cities, visitors are advised to be cautious when moving through the streets of Oaxaca, which can get busy at times, with a few traffic violators. Motorists should be vigilant while driving as there are a few jaywalkers who may jump on the road without warning. Drivers are also warned to observe traffic rules while driving by not going over the speed limit or double parking on busy streets. It is also recommended that visitors opt for car rentals in Oaxaca with cars that have built-in GPS, to be able to maneuver through unfamiliar roads.
  • Since Oaxaca is known to be congested, visitors should expect to spend some time on the roads especially during rush hour, between 7am to 10am, and picks back up again at around 3pm to 6pm when people are heading back to their homes. The roads are sometimes filled with vendors and windshield cleaners who are known to contribute to the length of stay in traffic.
  • Book your rental car in Oaxaca at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Oaxaca are around 41% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Oaxaca

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Oaxaca?

    Depending on the purpose of your trip and length of stay when visiting Oaxaca, there are several car rentals with a variety of cars specified to fit your desired need. Small compact cars are recommended for when you are planning a solo trip and are as well more convenient when navigating the streets. Additionally, they are ideal when looking for parking spaces. Large SUVs are suitable for large groups and are more comfortable when touring the sights located on the outskirts of the town center.

  • What’s the speed limit in Oaxaca?

    The speed in Oaxaca is set at 40mph on the urban arterial roads. Parking and residential areas are set at 35mph while the speed limit on major highways is 70mph. No highway allows going beyond 70mph, but the speed limit is enforced generally above 80mph only. There are also a few speed traps set up especially on highways, therefore drivers are warned to observe traffic rules while driving.

  • Where are the best places to park in Oaxaca?

    There are several parking options available while on your stay in Oaxaca. A few parking lots available include Trujano, Guelaguetza, Cosijoeza, and Mayordomo which offer overnight parking and 24h security. There are a few parking garages, such as the Cine Oaxaca and Oaxaca Publico de Niro where one could choose to park their vehicle, then continue touring the city on foot. There are also a few hotels which offer free parking.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Oaxaca?

    The average price of fuel in Oaxaca is $8.34 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $100 and $133, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Oaxaca?

    Standard (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Oaxaca.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Oaxaca?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Oaxaca?

    A Standard car hire in Oaxaca costs $113 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Oaxaca?

    An Economy car hire in Oaxaca costs $51 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Oaxaca?

    A Mini car hire in Oaxaca costs $139 per day, on average.

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Oaxaca car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Oaxaca

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Locations in Oaxaca

Carretera Oaxaca - Puerto Angel- Km. 7.5 Sta. Cruz Xoxocotlan

+52 951 196 9528

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

Matamoros 101 Letra B- Colonia Centro

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Economy Rent a Car

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.9

2 locations in Oaxaca

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Locations in Oaxaca

Calle 5 DE Mayo No. Colonia 203

Opening times not available

Inside Oaxaca International Airport.

+52 951 514 8534

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The deposit for the car was 3,000usd which you had to let them charge you on a card and then refund later. The process was unorganized and took so much longer than necessary. There were tons of hidden fees they required as well so the price of the rental on the website was actually less than the total price I had to pay.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Advertised prices are a bit misleading as they don't include compulsory basic insurance (which took our booking from $30 to around $130) however the service was great, really friendly, helpful and honest, so was really worth the money for this!!

2.0 Poor

Andrew, Jun 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Despite the instructions telling us someone would meet us at the Oaxaca airport, there was no desk and no representative there. We ham no way of contacting them and we ended up having to rent from another agency, at considerably greater expense. Disappointing.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The staff member of the rental copany lied about the value of the car when presenting the different insurance options. The price of the insurance was over the top. This was one of my most expensive car rentals ever due to the excessive insurance fee.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

KAYAK
They saw Spencer Wheat tha insurance the car is bad the car is not safe

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Despite our many problems (see below), the staff were relatively friendly and helpful. (For example, the manager provided us with his personal cell number when we called to express our concern that the engine light had gone on and we were afraid of breaking down on a remote road somewhere.)

Cons:

Our problems were many. Kayak linked us to carrentals.com which announced on their website that the rental price included the liability insurance required by the Mexican government. However, there was nothing mentioning this on the confirmation documents that we received and Economy Rentacar told us that we needed to buy our own policy @ $18 US per day. (They did lower it to about $16 per day after we complained.) They told us that the car we rented was a 2019 model but the registration said it was a 2015 and it looked and ran like it was even older. It had not been cleaned in a very long time and was filthy inside. It had dents, scratches and peeling paint on almost every square inch, really a piece of junk. We have rented cars all over the world and this was by far our worst experience. A bad mark for Kayak and car rentals.com as well, we felt ripped off from beginning to end.

1 out of 5

Alamo

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.1

2 locations in Oaxaca

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Locations in Oaxaca

Carretera Oaxaca - Puerto

+52 951 503 3618

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

Matamoros 203-a

(951) 5012188

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
My experience with Alamo, and kayak in general, was awful. We reserved a car in a foreign country with the expectation of picking it up, but when we got there they told us there were no cars left for us. We were then told to get a cab back to the airport to try to rent a car there, and Alamo again had no other cars left so we went to another agency entirely. Alamo had nothing to offer us and I am disturbed by the “service” that kayak claims to offer. We wasted an entire day in desperation trying to fix Kayak’s wrongdoings and I do expect a refund of the hold fee as well as vouchers if they every expect us to utilize their website again.

6.0 Okay

Alfredo, Aug 2024

People mover

KAYAK
Tires not good need to check tires before Rentals

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

this place is a scam. the cost was double

Cons:

see above

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We showed up day before to confirm and we’re told to come back next day. Arrived on time following day and were simply told, “there aren’t any cars to rent. Goodbye.”

4.4 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The car ran.

Cons:

They gave us a different car than asked and charged us $490 instead of $260. I’d like to dispute this.

1 out of 5

Europcar

4.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.0

2 locations in Oaxaca

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Locations in Oaxaca

Carretera Oaxaca - Puerto Angel

+52 951 196 9528

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Mariano Matamoros 201b

+52 951 163 0216

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
The price of the rent looked very good. However, when you arrive you learn that you have to buy insurance. The insurance packages are more expensive then the rent of the car itself. If you don't insure, they will ask >13.000 USD as deposit for a car that's not even worth that amount of money. They ask insane prices for any damage inflicted and are trying to find every little details they can. Never experienced this before. For every renter here, I advise you take pictures of everything, inside and out. Don't forget one spot because they will not. They will search your car untill they fiend anything they can use to let you pay more. Very poor service.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

yes

Cons:

they make you buy insurance. it cost more than the rental

1 out of 1

MEXRENTACAR

4.0

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.5

Value for money

4.0

One location in Oaxaca

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Locations in Oaxaca

Oaxaca International Airport, Puerto Angel, Santa Cruz

+52 33 4624 2114

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2.0 Poor

Ryan H, Jan 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
I have rented cars around the world during my various travels, none has been remotely this bad. Our car broke down right after midnight on NYE, in the middle of nowhere, 1 hour away from Puerto Escondido, where our hotel was. We called the "24-Hour" Roadside assistance, which was a MexRentacar person, who would not believe we couldn't move the car. Kept telling us we need to bring the car to an office the next day. We sent him pic of dashboard and location. He told us Roadside Assistance would call us in 15 minutes. We told him we didn't feel safe as we had our luggage, passports, cash, and were at a gas station. For the next 3 hours, we kept calling him, and he would hang up on us (I have pics of my call log), he gave us the number for the Insurer, and we called them, who told us Roadside will call in 15 minutes. After 2 hours, around 2:30am, they called, and told up they can get there at 8 am. We called Mex and Insurer back saying they need to get us to the hotel and that we weren't going to spend the next 6 hours there. They kept insisting we couldn't leave the car and had to stay with it. We finally left the keys with the gas station attendant and flagged down a cab that was getting gas, and paid him US$120 to take us to the hotel. The next morning, we kept calling to find out if they picked up the car and if they would get us a new one. Each time we called, we got a different answer, which were version of "Once the car is picked up and looked at, they will call us to tell us what they'll do", with no time frame given. We got a car to their office at the airport to see what the deal was. This was 11am. The car was still not picked up. The manager was upset that we left the car there and not stayed with it, instead of apologizing for their car breaking down and putting us in danger. They wanted us to drive an hour back to the car with the tow truck, to bring the car back, another hour, then they were going to look at it and see if it wasn't drivable, then they would give us a new car, I was so furious and told them they cared more about the car than our safety, and instead of apologizing for ruining our NYE and getting us a car to our hotel, they were acting like we were somehow at fault. Told her I was not about to spend the rest of that day doing their job and that they needed to do whatever they needed and get us a car asap, as we were supposed to drive to another town 3 hrs away> She finally gave in, and had a driver drive us to the car in a new rental. He turned the car on and saw that it wouldn't drive, and gave us the new car and we went on our way. Apparantly, 24-hr assistance does not mean 24-hrs. And the fact that they doubted us that the car was actually not drivable was unbelievable. I will NEVER rent from them again, and will go after them for the US $150 that we spent to get us to the hotel and then to their office.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
At the time of the pick up, it was quite upsetting knowing we had to wait almost over an hour to be checked in, no one was at the desk to greet us nor attend us.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

Cleanliness

3.7

Comfort

3.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.7

Value for money

3.0

One location in Oaxaca

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Locations in Oaxaca

Carr.oaxaca-pto Angel Km 7.5

+52 800 021 2277

Monday05:00 - 23:00
Tuesday05:00 - 23:00
Wednesday05:00 - 23:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:00
Friday05:00 - 23:00
Saturday05:00 - 23:00
Sunday05:00 - 23:00

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2.0 Poor

Juan, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

They didn’t have the suv a rented and they offer another but smaller for the same price

Cons:

Better service

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing, they gave the rental away because I was an hour late from my pickup time.

Cons:

Actually have a rental available would have been nice.

2.0 Poor

Christopher, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was functional enough for the trip.

Cons:

The pick up was a mess. I game to pick up the car and was told a total different price and I got it down to around $340 when they told me it was going to be around $1100. Also Kayak told me a way lower price. The people took about 45mins to get my car as well. Very unprofessional. Lastly I was asked to leave $1400 as a deposit and was surprised because I was never told anything about that. I’m still figuring out to this day if they even returned my money to my account. Lastly, when I came to drop off the car, no one was available and I was close to kissing my flight cause of nobody expecting my car to be dropped off at the time I said. Very dissatisfied with the service and how things turned out. I honestly was stressed.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

We had a reservation. Our flight was delayed when we got there no car available

1 out of 2

Hertz

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

3.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.5

2 locations in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Carr.oaxaca-pto Angel Km 7.5

+52 800 709 5000

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Centro Ado Av 5 De Mayo No 900

0180 0709 5000

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Luis, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very rude and does not care about anything but money, I am a member of the U.S. armed forces and I was born in Oaxaca and this place does not represent Hertz at all. I’ve had better experience in other Hertz locations but this one only cares about money and how to weasel more out of you. I received a really scratched vehicle and was charged more than what I originally booked it for and was forced to sign a contract because I had no other choice since I had an ill family member.

Cons:

I just honestly wish they had clear pictures with the customers they work with and not try and weasel a bigger a higher price for cars that in the U.S.A. You would get for 40$ a day and there they are asking 100$ a day

4.4 Mediocre

Jacob, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Good sized car

Cons:

Price online did not reflect actual price of rental car. Poor signage and instruction for car return.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Carr.oaxaca-pto Angel Km 7.5, Oaxaca

+52 800 849 8609

Opening times not available

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Fox

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

3.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Oaxaca airport

+52 951 143 8340

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Standard

KAYAK
Had a reservation in the Oaxaca city center location. Showed up and was told there are no cars but they would arrange one at the airport. I came back at the appointed time and was told there are no cars in city or airport. Wasted hours Avoid!!!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Standard

KAYAK
The pickup process was significantly delayed. Drop-off was a major inconvenience as the location did not open at 6:00 AM as advertised on their website. This forced us to separate as a family and make multiple trips back to the rental car. Furthermore, we were charged for fuel, with the claim that the tank was 1/8th lower than when we received the vehicle. The method used to determine this 1/8th difference is unclear. Would not recommend.

Dollar

Cleanliness

2.9

Comfort

1.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

1.9

Value for money

1.9

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Carr.oaxaca-pto Angel Km 7.5

+52 800 365 1111

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

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Firefly

2.0

Poor

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Oaxaca - Xoxocotlán International Airport

Opening times not available

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NU Car

3.4

Poor

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Camino La Raya 101-b

0180 0227 6659

Opening times not available

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Localiza

2.0

Poor

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Carretera Oaxaca- Puerto Ángel Km 7.5, ., Santa Cruz Xoxo

+52 55 8880 8064

Monday05:00 - 23:00
Tuesday05:00 - 23:00
Wednesday05:00 - 23:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:00
Friday05:00 - 23:00
Saturday05:00 - 23:00
Sunday05:00 - 23:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Carretera Oaxaca Puerto Angel

Opening times not available

Mariano Matamoros 201B

Opening times not available

Matamoros 203 A

Opening times not available

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Deal Mobility Rent a Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Ctra. Oaxaca - Puerto Ángel km. 7.5, Santa Cruz, CP , Oaxaca, Oax.

+52 951 143 8340

Opening times not available

Mariano Matamoros 201B, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, Oaxaca de

+52 951 163 0216

Opening times not available

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Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Oaxaca - Xoxocotlán International Airport

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Oaxaca

Locations in Oaxaca

Carretera Oaxaca - Puerto Angel

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

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81 travellers who rented a car in Oaxaca gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.0

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