Hiring a car in Cancun
SIXT branches in Cancun ⚑Your pick-up point is Cancun Airport, the city's only branch. It puts you straight onto the road to the Hotel Zone and beyond. | Speed limits in Cancun ⚠Urban roads are capped at 40 km/h (25 mph); rural highways allow 80–90 km/h (50–56 mph) and toll expressways up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Right turns on red are generally not permitted unless signed. |
Tolls around Cancun £Tolls apply on Mexico's "cuota" expressways, including the route towards Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chichén Itzá, paid at "casetas". Parallel "libre" roads are free but slower. | Parking in Cancun ⓅLa Isla Shopping Village, Plaza Las Américas, and Malecón Américas cover the Hotel Zone beaches, shopping, and dining. |
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| Car categories in Cancun ⚙Cancun bookings cover SUVs, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. SUVs are the most popular choice among our Cancun customers. |
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Cancun Car Hire from SIXT
SIXT welcomes you to Mexico and looks forward to helping you with your Cancun car hire. With a large selection of vehicles to pick from, including a saloon for it you want to cruise along the coastline or an MPV for if you and a group intend to head into the countryside – there's something for everyone. Convenient locations, such as Cancun Airport, mean that you’ll be able to hire a car in Cancun with ease. With 24/7 customer service from our English-speaking agents, you’ll be able to get help around the clock.
SIXT Services in Cancun
Whether you’re looking for a Cancun car hire for a one-day rental or a long-term rental, SIXT is flexible to your needs. Choose from a selection of car hire categories, such as a people carrier for if you are travelling in a large group or a premium SUV for if you want to drive around in style. Include an additional driver in your booking, so that you can share your time behind the wheel. Or get child seats so that your children can travel safely.
What to do while in Cancun
Cancun is a great place to visit all year. Head over to Dolphin Discovery, where you and your kids can interact with this intelligent species. Then hop into your car and visit Xavage by Xcaret, a theme park with an array of exhilarating rides that you’ll love. You can get to the park in about 21 minutes by car. Next up, go to Zona Arqueologica El Rey, which is Cancun’s largest archaeological site. Finish your trip at El Parque de las Palapas, where you can enjoy lots of restaurants.
Summer 2026 in Cancun
Whilst summer in Cancun is the wet season, the weather is still hot throughout. The Cancun Underwater Museum is great for those that love diving. With around 500 sculptures submerged in Cancun National Marine Park, you’ll have a great time exploring. If the rain hits, then there are plenty of places you can visit indoors. La Isla Shopping Village and Puerto Cancun Marina Town Center are two shopping malls which make for great entertainment if the heavens have opened.
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Good to know when hiring in Cancun
In Mexico the minimum age for car hire is 21 years old; you must hold a valid licence for at least 2 years, and the selection of cars will be limited.
For free cancellation any time up to the day of booking simply select ‘pay later’. You can also adjust your drop-off date at any time with no fee.
If you need some extras for your Cancun car hire then be sure to select our options of sat navs, child seats and extra protection packages.