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[...] How To Avoid Car Rental Nightmares On A Mexico Vacation says It is advisable to rent from an international car rental agency instead of relying on a local agency (I 2nd that).  There are also other great hints on that blog. [...]

Hi there, nice tips specially when we take a vacation in Mexico.Choosing Vacation rentals is the most important we have to do when going on vacation in any where. Good post,so informative ,thanks

This article is so true. Car rentals can be a nightmare.

I just bring my own car. I its way easier.

Agree completely - avoid local agencies like the plague, I havent been to Mexico but believe me they are more trouble than they are worth

I do agree with “Cancun Airport Car rental” is saying.. however, really great tips are also included in the article. Nice post!

Thank you for some clues on renting from a good rental company, I know it can be hard finding a good company to go to when you decided to rent a trustworthy car in a country like mexico.

Lots of good tips there. Stick with known companies rather tahn taking a risk with a local company for the sake of saving a few bucks

i would agree with the advice given, my sister went to mexico recently and said it was a beautiful place. Just be prepared before you go, and you will have a good and safe time.

Its ok that international services are supposed to be more professional, but I think they charge higher too. Local brands usually provide the cheapest services.

yea.. i always get insurance when renting a car. definitely can’t afford to mess up without insurance… also, a gps is a must for me!

Car rentals can be dodgy sometimes. Great article.

Which rental agency do you think is better in Mexico?

Our car is better than rental

Ohh thats good because I was planning to fly to Mexico this year I will suerly use this tips during my tour.

I always try and use a recognised car hire company.The trouble with using a local one is you are not certain that they are properly insured.

Thanks for the tips. This obviously can be applied to any part of the world… not only Mexico, such as accepting only cars in optimum condition else you will have to pay damages of someone else.

I agree with the point about making sure the rental car is in optimal condition. Make sure that you double check all the area that the rental agent checked so you will know what type of condition the rental vehicle is in. You don’t want them saying you caused damage that was already there. Great information!

I think I would rather just bring my own car too, unless I fly then I would make sure I am vacationing someewhere were I can walk to get to where I need to go, so I do not have to deal with all the hassle from the car rental place.

Well, I would love to rent a car and go on trip but isn’t the law that you have to be 25.

wow I didn’t know that its such a hassle to rent a car in Mexico, on the other hand I usually like to travel to places I don’t know with someone who really knows the place, but thanks anyway for the heads up at least next time if ever I have plans to go to Mexico I would rent my car in Chicago.

I loathe car rentals. The best tip I can give: make sure you book well in advace and go with a reputable company.
It’s also a good idea to research them for any reviews they might have online so you can read what other customers are saying about them.

You have to watch the fees also. I have had unknow charges from rental companies show up on my credit card statement and when I call no one knew how they got there. They were removed but I am glad I caught them.

sometimes we have to know deeply about native character…we could add our information in internet, like this article…!

When you rent a car in Mexico the rental agency will want you to have a credit card. They will need to run the card twice, once for the rental and once as a precautionary measure for any damages that may occur to the vehicle while it is in your possession. Once you return the car and an inspection shows it is in it’s previous condition you should make sure to get the second blank charge slip returned or destroyed in your presence. If all you have is a debit card you will probably be charged a deposit, but there is a chance that such a transaction will limit your withdrawal capability on that card.

There is too much headaches when it comes to renting cars locally. I can only imagine the pain and suffering for those who rent cars in a foreign country. Also, I would have a hard time communicating about what car I’m looking for to rent. Imagine getting into a car accident in a foreign country? I would rather ride a bicycle around.

Thanks for nice tips, i have a plan go to there 2 months later. fortunatelly i find this. thanks for info.

I agree. The local services are much cheaper. Last time I almost got totally ripped off with an international service. As always local services are the cheapest

Hi.
Agree completely. I know it can be hard finding a good company to go to when you decided to rent a trustworthy car in a country like mexico.

THIS IS VERY EHLPFUL FOR ME. I AM PLANNING MY NEXT GETAWAY TO THE RIVIERA

I would say not just rent from an international agency but rent from an agency located at the airport. And yes, get extra insurance. My father is normally a great driver, but roads are much narrower in Mexico and we got in a little fender bender. Then again, we rented a Suburban because we had a lot of luggage. If you can, rent the smallest car possible.

Using a reputable car rental agancy will save you a lot of headaches with your rental. They usually have a beter selection of vehicles and they offer extra services that the “smaller” companies can’t provide.

i totally agree, car rental can really be very troublesome, I would suggest check out reputable rental agency or better yet stick with international ones.

Renting a car can be really a nightmare,but if you look at this from other side it very comfortable,especially while travelling with little children.

I never take risk by hiring a vehicle from an unknown company. People usually don’t care much when hiring a car. I think this should be considered with carefully

This is a very good post, this would serve as a warning to everyone so that they can be prepared when they go to Mexico. Thanks for this post!

I never hire a car when i go abroad, Being from the UK firstly it means everything is on the opposite!! Secondly a friend of mine had a bad experience with car hire firms, he very cleverly fooled into purchasing a whole host of ‘extras’ by the company who is a very well known company, When he has disputed this (when he saw the money go from his credit card)the company produced the document he had signed. I guess the moral of that story is to always read what you sign, its easier said than done though when your really excited on the first day of your holiday!

Try out some of the comparators that are appearing in the uk for the best prices like the well known http://www.carrentals.co.uk or one of its competitors like http://www.comparecarhire.co.uk or http://www.kayak.co.uk

Cheers

John

This is great! Thank you for the tips and advice on renting cars this is a big help.

Great advice about making sure the car is in optimal condition. I had a car break down on me and ended up paying a lot more money. Thanks for the article.

Sorry. I got cut off on my post.Great advice about making sure the car is in optimal condition. I had a car break down on me and ended up paying a lot more money for tow truck and insurance expenses. Informative article.

The tips you provided us is a big help in choosing the right car rentals.

This post is absolutely true.. Car rentals can be a nightmare.

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I strongly second the recommendation to get the damage waiver insurance from the rental car when you’re in any foreign country.

I had a car accident in Ireland a few years ago & the story had a happy ending because of the damage waiver. As the Irish lady on the street said “It twasn’t te girls fault, te girl didn’t know, she’s an American”

I guess you need to hear me say it with my fake Irish brogue.

Hey these seem to be great tips based on experience. I appreciate you sharing them! I would assume similar principles apply to other countries as well. Yeah locals can be cheaper but u need to know what you’re doing.

This would serve as a warning to everyone so that they can be prepared when they go to Mexico.

When renting a car outside your own country, beware! And as you pointed out in this post, have clear papers on everything and read the contract cautiously.
To use an international agency might not only feel safer but you can also sometimes, but not always get better assistance if something should go wrong when out driving on the roads.

It can sometimes feel that your completely in the hands of the car renting company, and you are, so read the contract, inspect the car and hope that you don’t get screwed over.
Use a renowned car rental service, than you at least might feel a little bit safer.

Using good reliable national rental companies is probably the best way to avoid any unpleasantries and it is a good idea to ask if the previous driver had flu like syptoms!

Better safe than sorry I always say!!

I have never spended time in Mexico but I appreciate your information and warnings.

Thanks for the tip, so we would not experience nightmares driving in Mexico

Thanks for the rental car guidance, this highlights how procedure differs from country to country.

If you do plan to take advantage of a car rental in Mexico once you arrive, you may want to research