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Rental Conditions in Mexico

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Conditions

Currency

Mexican Peso (MXN).

Tax

16%.

Age information

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 75 years.
An underage fee of MXN 250.00 per day (plus tax) will apply for renters 18-24.

f you are less than 18 years, we will not be able to offer you a car rental. There are no exceptions allowed. All renters must present an official ID (Visa or Passport, INE for Mexican citizens).

Credit Cards

Budget accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental.

Please note that the credit card must have the renter's name and numbers embossed on it.

Budget accepts:

✓American Express
✓MasterCard
✓Visa

Some locations may vary.

CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS

✓The credit card must be presented at the time of rental. Make sure your credit card has enough available credit.
✓The signature on the back must match the name imprinted on the card and the signature on the rental agreement.

In the event that you fail to present a valid credit card, or there is a lack of sufficient funds available on the credit card, or the credit card is not in the lead driver’s name, the car rental agent may refuse to release the vehicle.
In these instances, no funds paid will be reimbursed.

Driver's License (Physical)

All drivers, including underage and additional drivers, must be able to present a valid non-expired driver’s license at the time of rental. (Your license must be issued from the State/Province where you currently live.

If you are an international renter:

✓All overseas renters require a passport as well as a driving license.
✓Drivers must have a valid non-expired driving license and photographic identification at the time of rental.
✓Drivers are not allowed to rent a vehicle with only an International driver’s permit.

If your driver’s license is not in the Roman alphabet (i.e. if it is Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you need to bring an International Driving Permit and your domestic license.

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

All drivers must meet the same minimum age and driver’s license requirements as the renter.
The additional driver charge is MXN 120.00 per day (plus tax) for each additional driver.

An unlimited number of additional drivers can be added to rentals. Young Driver fee will also apply for drivers 18-24 years of age.

Driving Restrictions

✓Mexico City Driving Restrictions: Local laws require that vehicles may only be driven six days a week. Off days for each vehicle are determined by license plate numbers.
This program affects cars rented outside Mexico City but driven within the city and/or the Megalopolis, but also all vehicles rented in Mexico City and the Megalopolis.
Vehicles driven on their forbidden days are subject to fines and will be impounded. If planning to drive in Mexico City and the Megalopolis zone, the client must inform the Budget rental office in advance. All costs and fines will be the client’s responsibility. Additionally, in case of fines and the impounding of the vehicle, an administrative fee plus taxes and the cost of the rental for the days that the car stays impounded will apply. No refunds resulting from loss of use of the rented vehicle will be applied to any customer, as the application of this law is totally outside Budget’s control.

Check with reservations or the counter for additional details.

Important: Budget rental vehicles cannot transit on unpaved roads. If driven, the customer is responsible for any cost for damage, fines, towing, etc.

Hold Amount

For security deposit, only Credit Cards are accepted.

All rentals require a deposit in the amount of the total estimated rental charges, plus damage responsibility to be held as a deposit on the credit card at the time of rental.

The rate of exchange at the time of credit card billing will apply. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.

When the rental is over, we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account. Due to bank processing times, this could take up to ten days for the hold to be released through your bank, depending on how often the bank settles its pre-authorizations. If you fail to return the vehicle as agreed, Budget will obtain additional authorizations from your account to cover the rental charges.

Security Deposit Amounts
Security deposit amounts will be stated per each car category on the car selection.
At the end of the rental, if there are no extra charges to make (due to possible damage and or other additional services), the location will release the funds immediately.
Due to bank processing times, this could be delayed a couple of days, but we find that typically customers have their refund within 5 to 10 business days.

Smoke free cars

All of our vehicles are smoke-free.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle.
Every customer has a fundamental right to breathe clean air.

Important

Budget and Budget licensees reserve the right to refuse any request for rental including requests for persons under age, persons not in possession of a recognized full and valid driver's license, persons unable to satisfy credit or cash requirements, or persons who, in the opinion of Budget, constitute a risk.

Insurances & Coverages

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

Purchase of CDW reduces the customer’s financial responsibility for damage to the vehicle. The customer’s responsibility in case of accident or theft with the purchase of CDW is a minimum of USD 850.00 not to exceed USD 4,500.00. If the value of damages is less than the deductible, the customer will pay for the vehicle repair. Theft, vandalism or damage to parts and accessories are not loss of use covered.

If CDW is declined, renter is fully responsible for loss or damage - paying true market value of the rented vehicle, including but not limited to towing, storage, impound, loss of use and administrative fees subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement and applicable laws

CategoryCar Group Car Sipp CodeCost per dayDeductibleDeclined
(plus security deposit)
EconomyA ECARUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
EconomyO ECMRUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
CompactB CCARUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
CompactJ CCMRUSD 25,00USD 2700,00Full Value
IntermediateC ICARUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
IntermediateI ICMRUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
StandardD SCARUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
Full SizeE FCARUSD 25,00USD 1800,00Full Value
Economy - SUVH EFARUSD 30,00USD 2000,00Full Value
Standard - SUVF SFARUSD 30,00USD 2000,00Full Value
Full Size - SUVK FFARUSD 30,00USD 2000,00Full Value
PremiumG PCARUSD 30,00USD 2000,00Full Value
PickupL SQMRUSD 30,00USD 2700,00Full Value
MinivanM MVARUSD 30,00USD 2800,00Full Value
Full Size VanN FVMRUSD 36,00USD 3000,00Full Value
Luxury - SUVX LFARUSD 36,00USD 4000,00Full Value


SLI - Supplemental Liability Insurance

SLI is excess automobile liability coverage that protects all authorized drivers of the rental vehicle against third-party bodily injury and property-damage claims. Theft, vandalism or damage to vehicle and accessories are not covered by this protection.

Purchase of SLI is optional and increases third party protection (Liability Insurance is included in accordance with the insurance laws of the country) from 750,000 up to MXN 4,000,000 while driving within the country as long as the terms and conditions of the rental agreement are met.

If declined, an additional charge card hold will apply. Plus, the customer will be responsible for up to the full value of the vehicle and third-party damages.

Cost of SLI coverage:

Categories: A, O, B, J, C, I, D, E and L
Cost: USD 19.99 per day.

Categories: H, F, K and M
Cost: USD 24.99 per day.

Categories: G, N and X
Cost: USD 31.23 per day.

Check at the counter for additional details

PAE - Personal Accident & Effects Insurance

PAE provides accidental death and medical protection for authorized renters and their passengers according to make/model capacity. This coverage is valid for individual sale only with the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW).

Purchase of PAE provides medical assistance up to MXN 200,000 expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the car, per event.

Cost is MXN 59.99 per day.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

All vehicles are rented with a full fuel tank. You must return the vehicle with a full tank to avoid additional charges. Refueling is taxable.
Check with our sales reps for price per liter or ask for our Pre-Paid Fuel Plan.

Additional information

One Way rentals

Whenever a car is returned to a different location than where it was picked up, a drop off charge will be applied to the rental. Drop off charges may apply and vary according to distance between locations. Toll booths are not included in the cost of the rental.

One-way fees may also apply to any special equipment rented.
Vehicles are not available for one-way rentals outside this country.

Miscellaneous

✓Emergency road service is available at all locations.

✓Smog Control Driving Restrictions
Local laws require that vehicles may only be driven six days a week. Off days for each vehicle are determined by license plate numbers. A rental car may need to be exchanged at the office for another allowed to be driven that day.

✓Express Service (Fastbreak)
Currently Express Service (Fastbreak) is not available in our locations. If you would like to spend less time at the counter you can always use our pre-paid services. When pre-paying, most of the paperwork will be done prior to your arrival.

✓Special Cleaning
All of our vehicles are smoke-free. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle. Every customer has a fundamental right to breathe clean air.
A cleaning fee of MXN 4,000.00 will be applied should smoking in the vehicle occur during the rental period. Please respect others who do not smoke and who have smoke or pet allergies.
Tobacco smoke emits a pungent smell that becomes residue on fabrics, fibers and car surfaces, emitting a strong odor that most car renters find to be unpleasant and/or have allergies.
Pets are allowed in rental vehicles. Customers should keep pets crated and return their rental car in clean condition and free of pet hair to avoid cleaning fee.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Cross border travel to the United States is permitted, but may not be available at all locations. Please check before booking.
It is mandatory to notify the location for prior authorization. A special protection option is required with an additional cost of MXN 180.00 per day, plus tax.
However, cars rented in Mexico must always be returned in Mexico. Cars are not allowed on any ferry.
Cross-border travel to Central and South America is not permitted

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

They are subject to availability. An advance reservation of 24 hours is recommended. Not all our locations offer child seats.

Our child seat is ideal for 4-7 years (15-30kgs) and our Baby Seat is ideal for up to 4 years (0-15kgs).

The cost is MXN 145.00 per day (plus taxes).There is a lost/stolen/damaged fee of MXN 5000.00 that will apply.

GPS

An advance reservation of 24 hours is recommended. Navigation system is subject to availability. Not all our locations offer GPS service.

The cost is MXN 250.00 per day (plus tax). There is a lost/stolen/damaged fee of MXN 8,550.00 that will apply.

Other equipment may be available. Check with counter for additional details and availability