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Puerto Escondido car hire information
| Pick-up location | Puerto Escondido |
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| Hire locations | 20 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
Cheap car hire in Puerto Escondido
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Puerto Escondido
- When using car hire in Puerto Escondido, it's the perfect way to get around, especially if you’re looking to explore the south coast of Mexico with ease. Buses are available in this region, but you’ll have to rely on their specific schedules to get around, and this won’t feel as liberating as having your own hire car. You can head one hour south along the coast to reach the peaceful village of Mazunte, where you can visit the Turtle Centre, relax on the beach, and hike up to Punta Cometa for breathtaking, panoramic views of the ocean.
- When arranging car hire in Puerto Escondido, you can access car hire agencies based on Hotel Rockaway Av Del Morro in the south of the town. However, the best place to hire a vehicle is at Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), where you can find a number of top agencies that have an array of different vehicles available. The car hire desks are easily locatable in the Arrivals Hall. Also, the airport is only 2 miles from the town centre, so once you’ve collected your vehicle, within minutes you’ve arrived at the bustling centre, taking only around 7–10 minutes.
- After sorting out your Puerto Escondido car hire, it’s important you get used to the local roads and the way locals drive, but make sure to drive in a defensive manner to ensure your safety. Keep your driving licence, car hire and insurance documentation on you at all times, just in case you need to show authorities. Speed limits are strict throughout the city’s limits, so make sure you adhere to them. And finally, if you plan to have a drink, take note of the driving alcohol limit being only blood-alcohol level 0.8%.
- When driving around Puerto Escondido, it’s best to avoid various roads during specific times of the day, particularly morning (between 7:00-9:00) and evening rush hour (17:00-19:00). This includes the Costera Road, which runs through the centre of the town, along the coast, and is the most direct way to travel south towards popular places such as Mazunte and Zipolite. There’s also the Highway 131, which comes from north of the town into the centre, and Avenida Oaxaca, which branches off the 131 and heads off to the south. All these roads can experience high levels of congestion, so they’re best avoided if possible.
- Book your car hire in Puerto Escondido at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Puerto Escondido are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Puerto Escondido
How much is the price of fuel in Puerto Escondido?
The average price of fuel in Puerto Escondido is R106,45 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 277 and R1 703, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Puerto Escondido?
Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Puerto Escondido.
How can I find car hires near me in Puerto Escondido?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Puerto Escondido?
An Economy car hire in Puerto Escondido costs R648 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Puerto Escondido?
A Compact car hire in Puerto Escondido costs R399 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Puerto Escondido?
An Intermediate car hire in Puerto Escondido costs R518 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido is a small port and beach town, great for visitors that are looking for the best waves to surf on and chill afterwards. There are two vehicles in particular that would work best for this town; firstly, the compact car works wonders to navigate the tight, central roads, as well as giving you a good fuel economy. Secondly, if you’re looking to pack plenty of stuff for beach trips, especially surfboards, then the SUV style vehicle would work best to check out the various beaches and beyond.
What’s the speed limit in Puerto Escondido?
When it comes to speed limits in Puerto Escondido, make sure you adhere to the various speed restrictions that are in place, so you can enjoy a safe and enjoyable journey. The speed limit in urban areas, including Puerto Escondido town and its neighbourhoods, is typically 40 km/h (25 mph). This limit is applicable to most city streets and roads unless otherwise indicated by specific signage. On rural roads and highways outside the town, you’ll find various speed limits, so stay alert. Commonly, these would be between 80-110 km/h (50-68 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Puerto Escondido?
After arranging your car hire in Puerto Escondido, you can find useful parking spots in various places in the town. Luckily, street parking is available, just look for marked parking spaces or areas where other vehicles are parked. Pay attention to parking signs and any time restrictions or payment requirements. The town also has dedicated car parks located at hotels, shopping centres and tourist attractions while beach parking is very common but is always likely to be busy throughout the day, so try to get there early to grab a spot.
Puerto Escondido car rental reviews and directory
MEXRENTACAR
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Costera Km 6 5
+52 33 4624 2114
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2023
Dollar
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Carr Costersa Km 6.5 Ap
+52 800 365 1111
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8,0 Very Good
Jan 2023
keddy by Europcar
6,0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Hotel Rockaway Av Del Morro Sn
+52 998 198 2398
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Hertz
4,4
Mediocre
6 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.7
Value for money
3.7
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Carr Costersa Km 6.5 Ap
+52 800 709 5000
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Nothing. We didn’t end up renting the car because when I got to the Hertz counter at the airport they didn’t have my booked rental available. They only had a few Chrysler Minivans available and those fell into a higher rental tier hence they wanted to charge me an additional amount per day for it. They didn’t want to honor the booked price and wanted to charge me more for what was available. Not a good experience.10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Kayak allows you to book the reservation outside the hours of operation. Check locally for the actual hours and you will have the best experience.2,0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Car was not available2,0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Even with a reservation there was no car available.4,4 Mediocre
Jan 2020
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Hertz in Puerto Escondido will charge you an additional 30% on your rental with all of these tourism and local taxes. Insurance is also way too expensive, avoid this place if you can.Europcar
3,5
Poor
7 reviewsCleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.7
Value for money
2.6
2 locations in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Costera Km 6.5, Aeropuerto
+52 998 198 2398
Hotel Rockaway Av Del Morro Sn
+52 998 198 2398
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6,0 Okay
May 2021
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Staff was great, car was clean and worked greatCons:
Deceptive pricing online, total cost was double once it was all said and done. Also, the car started with 3/8s of a tank of gas instead of full so returning it with the same amount of gas involved extra work.2,0 Poor
May 2021
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I was told the cost would be $40. When i arrived I was told i owed $400. Did not rent the car.Cons:
I was told the cost would be $40. When i arrived I was told i owed $400. Did not rent the car.2,0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
Nothing, they add fees and will not accept American cc insurance coverage even though it is not mentioned anywhere.Cons:
Everything, do not rent from here they will try to scam you for more than double your quoted rate.6,0 Okay
Jan 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendly and patient. The car was clean and in good working order. The rental location was close to the airport terminal.Cons:
I was surprised at the counter by the requirement for a liability insurance letter from my credit card company. Because I didn't have that, Europcar's liability insurance more than doubled the price of the rental I reserved through CarRentals.com. A required credit card deposit of 10% of the value of the car was also an unwelcome surprise. These requirements could have been made more explicit in Europcar's and CarRentals.com's terms when making the reservation. Also, the rental agent spent a lot of time going over every little nick and scratch on the car before leaving the lot and upon returning the car; it felt like they were looking for a reason to charge me even more. This is not appreciated in a region with a lot of bumpy and rocky roads.2,0 Poor
Jun 2021
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Not one thing.Cons:
A more clear price for the rental, to include deposit prices and additional required coverage prices. In the end the rental cost 3x as much as indicated on Kayak. Also, I was given a car with multiple existing scratches and dings. Luckily I took a video of all of the damage and was able to get my deposit back. The staff attempted to say that I caused the scratches and thus keep my deposit.Firefly
2,0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Carr Costera Km 6.5 Aeropuerto
0180 0709 5000
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2024
2,0 Poor
Jan 2019
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Firefly does not exist in Puerto Escondido. We planned to drive around the area and wound up being stranded at the airport and then stuck in our hotel. Firefly had no explanation and kayak was not reachable. We spent 30 min on the phone trying to sort this out. There was no other way to get a rental and this messed up our whole trip.Thrifty
2,0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Carr Costersa Km 6.5 Ap
+52 800 021 2277
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2021
Fox
4,0
Mediocre
No reviews available
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido airport
+52 998 198 2398
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No reviews available
Avis
5,5
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Costera Km 6.5 Col Aeropuerto
+52 958 581 9233
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No reviews available
Mas By Mex
3,9
Poor
No reviews available
One location in Puerto Escondido
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Rhodium
5,9
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Puerto Escondido
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Deal Mobility Rent a Car
No score available yet
3 locations in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Calle del Morro , Playa Zicatela. Interior del hotel Rockaway, local 1-15.
+52 998 198 2398
Costera Km. 6.5, Aeropuerto, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
+52 998 198 2398
Oficina virtual. Solicita servicio al teléfono: +52 9546882541
+52 954 688 2541
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2 locations in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
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One location in Puerto Escondido
Locations in Puerto Escondido
Costera Km 6.5, Aeropuerto
+86 10 6064 1387
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Car hire locations in or near Puerto Escondido
Good to know
Most popular car type | Economy |
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