Car hire in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Mexico

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There are 7 car hire providers in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

What's the most popular car to hire in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Nissan Versa is the most popular car to hire in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with prices starting from R 524 per day. The Chevrolet Spark and similar models are also popular drives in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Nissan Versa
Nissan Versa16% chose this
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark14% chose this
Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Aveo10% chose this
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf9% chose this
Most popular carNissan Versa
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's cheapest car hire providers

Fox - Rent A Car has the cheapest car hire in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo right now, with prices from R 524 per day. You'll save an average of R 416 per day when you book with them.
Fox - Rent A Carfrom R 524 per day
Fireflyfrom R 630 per day
Dollarfrom R 789 per day
Hertzfrom R 1 401 per day
Cheapest providerFox - Rent A Car
Book with them to save aroundR 416 per day

Hiring a car in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAlamo
Most popular carEconomy, People Carrier
Average daily priceR 1,486
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo will set you back around R 1,486 per day or R 7,838 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Economy, People Carrier.

On average, around R 7,838. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is R 3,668.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.

Most places – Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 524 per day. The average price per day is around R 1,486.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Alamo, Thrifty and Fox - Rent A Car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Alamo as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.