Renting a Car in Mexico | Is it Safe?

This was our first time renting a car in Mexico. Here is a recap of our experience and everything we learned!

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[Nicole.Sisson]

Do you plan on visiting Mexico in the near future and will you be renting a car? ✈️ 🚗😁

[rodolfo]

Yeah… We rented a Jetta as well and hit a giant speedbump at about 50 mph. I’m pretty sure I got some air. How there was no damage to the vehicle is beyond me. 😅

[TMOO]

Great tips! We’ve rented a car in Cabo for many years and truly appreciate the freedom it provides. We drive throughout the Cabo, San Jose, Todo Santos areas daily. Another tip is all intersections with or without stop signs are considered 4 way rolling stops for all vehicles especially throughout Cabo. Watch for one way roads as they are not marked. If uncertain, pause and look at the direction vehicle are parked. Be aware of motorcycles as they do not follow any type of road rules and dodge in and around traffic.

[carloscarlos]

Tip the gas station staff, is it like old time USA where they pump your gas, wash windows , and. Check your oil ?

[puneetsingh]

Quick question, is our AAA car insurance will work in Cabo Mexico or do we have to buy they car insurance

[calebhurteau]

How hard is it to find parking in Cabo’s?

[DeeDeevanGogh]

I do cactus right off the plane. Cheap and easy and they dont scam. I too get the Jetta so its super cheap for me to leave San Jose Del Cabo for a day trip to Balandra Bay in La Paz. You covered everything except fr the warning avoid local car rentals in either CS or SJDC. They will claim you damaged the car and scam you...every single time. Stick with known reputable rental companies like Hertz Avis or Cactus etc

[oswaldoviveros]

so which insurance should I get because on the website they have like 6 of them? what should I be looking for?

[SteveSmith-mgvp]

Cactus Car Rental is the best - No hidden fees. Close to the airport.

[jessica]

Did you keep car for entire trip? I was hoping to drop off after La Paz but not sure if they have different pick up/drop offs

[adrixdiva]

Excellent video! I would add don’t leave anything visible inside the car when you leave it (I’m Mexican)

[ishmaeloj]

I’m still confused on rental insurance.. can you please elaborate? I’m going there the end of the month.
I do have my own personal car insurance in CA and my credit car offers liability. They want me to purchase an insurance there .. which and should I ? Thank you soo much

[joeatellez]

Which credit card did you use for the insurance?

[angelacunningham]

Went for a little ride over those topes

[camselle]

SIXT was by far the best company i used in Los Cabos. Got great little car (free upgrade) for $22 a day WITH insurance

[anacontreras]

Do you need a credit card ir debit card ?

[PrepperDawg]

Thanks for sharing that experience. Looks fun!

[livelaughlove]

I second everything you said. I always rent from Cactus rental car when I’m in San Jose del Cabo. I like the freedom to do and go where I want to go. I’m not afraid to say NO so sales/scams NEVER work on me.