Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Car Hire / Rental
(Cancun, Mexico)
The busy Cancun International Airport (CUN) is located on the mainland portion of Cancun and is easily accessible via the 307 major road. Driving around the region is a pleasant experience yielding some fantastic sights, and many visitors choose to hire cars in the city itself, in order to make the most of their trip.
Reserving a hire car in advance of your trip to Mexico will ensure that you get the exact make and model of vehicle that best suits your driving requirements. While car rental is available on arrival at Cancun airport, we recommend that you pre-book a vehicle ahead of your arrival, so as to avoid any possible disappointment with rates or vehicle availability. Also worth noting, some car hire agencies in Cancun and Mexico as a whole do not provide on-the-spot rental, and also expect to be paid by credit card.
Speed limits in Cancun, Mexico
Urban areas in Cancun: 40 kph / 25 mph
Towns and residential areas in Cancun: 30 kph / 20 mph
Motorways / highways in Cancun: 100 kph / 65 mph
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Cancun
Be sure to rent an air-conditioned car in Mexico and avoid driving around the very centre of Cancun if possible, as it can be busy at times. Many hotels and resorts in Cancun features their own parking areas, which are often underground and feature 24-hour security. Mexicans always drive on the right-hand side of the road.
Cancun International Airport (CUN) Car Rental Companies
The following car rental companies have representatives at Cancun International Airport (CUN) and their desks are situated in Terminal 2.
- Advantage Rent-a-Car
- Alamo
- Avis Auto Rental
- Budget
- Executive
- Hertz
- National
- Thrifty Car Rental
Cancun International Airport (CUN) Car Rental
