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Santa Maria Huatulco car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Santa Maria Huatulco

  • When you opt for car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco, you'll be making the best decision for your travels. This beautiful destination offers numerous beaches, national parks, and charming seaside towns waiting to be explored. By renting a car, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to create your own itinerary based on your desires, without the limitations of public transport. Whether you're interested in visiting the stunning bays of Huatulco, exploring the mountainous areas of Oaxaca, or discovering local markets and villages, having a car will greatly enhance your accessibility. With its abundant outdoor activities, a car will also allow you to conveniently pack your hiking and sporting gear.
  • Upon arrival at Oaxaca Xoxocotlan Airport (HUX), you won't need to trek far to pick up your car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco. All major car hire companies are located within the main airport terminal. Simply present your booking at one of the counters, and they will provide you with the keys and direct you to the airport parking area. While it's advisable to pre-book to secure your desired car, emergency bookings can also be made directly at the airport.
  • Although Santa Maria Huatulco is a popular tourist destination, its relatively small size means that driving conditions are less congested compared to larger cities. However, during peak season, expect increased traffic and plan your trip accordingly. The road signs and networks are well-maintained, ensuring clear navigation, but it's recommended to use a GPS system to avoid getting lost. The road networks are well maintained and will allow you to do some necessary exploring of the picturesque landscapes.
  • While the roads in Santa Maria Huatulco are generally well-maintained, be prepared to encounter occasional potholes or bumpy sections on secondary roads. During the rainy season, which typically occurs from May to October, the roads can become slippery, so exercise caution. Keep in mind that local driving habits in Santa Maria Huatulco may differ from what you're accustomed to, so stay alert, adhere to traffic rules, and drive defensively to prevent accidents.
  • Book your car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in Santa Maria Huatulco are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Santa Maria Huatulco

  • How much is the price of fuel in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    The average price of fuel in Santa Maria Huatulco is R99,44 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 193 and R1 591, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Santa Maria Huatulco.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    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 Santa Maria Huatulco?

    An Economy car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco costs R330 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    An Intermediate car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco costs R337 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    A Standard car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco costs R685 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    The choice of vehicle for your car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco depends on your travel itinerary. However, due to the area's diverse landscapes, it's best to opt for a versatile compact or mid-size SUV. These cars offer higher clearance for rough terrains, especially during the rainy seasons. Considering the tropical climate, you'll appreciate the luxury of air conditioning, and selecting a fuel-efficient car will give you more mileage for your money. An SUV will also provide ample boot space for your hiking or adventure gear.

  • What's the speed limit in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    If you're utilising car hire in Santa Maria Huatulco, it's crucial to know and abide by the speed limits. The speed limit within the city is 70 km/h (45 mph), while major roads and highways outside the city allow a speed limit of 120 km/h (75 mph). Always pay attention to the road signage, as speed limits can quickly change in certain areas and on specific roads.

  • Where are the best places to park in Santa Maria Huatulco?

    Knowing where to park with your Santa Maria Huatulco car hire is essential. There are various parking spaces available, but prices may vary based on the time of day and season. Public parking lots near attractions such as the town centre and beaches are managed by local authorities and charge a fee according to your duration of stay. Street parking is also available, but be mindful of signage, as some spots require payment at meters. The prices are around 1 MXN per hour (about 0.10 GBP). Arriving early will increase your chances of finding a good parking spot, so plan your route in advance.

Santa Maria Huatulco car rental reviews and directory

Avis

5,5

Fair

3 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

5.5

One location in Santa Maria Huatulco

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Carr.#200 Pinotepa Salina Cruz

+52 958 581 9233

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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2,0 Poor

Apr 2023

KAYAK
We had to change our reservation at the last minute because they didn't have the size car we needed and reserved online so we had to switch to their sister agency who did have an SUV big enough, but we were only refunded $35 of our $150 deposit and the remainder wasn't applied to our new reservation. That's not right, they didn't have the car we reserved, we couldn't fit 6 people and surfboards into the car they had, we should be refunded the total we paid.

1 out of 1

Alamo

4,7

Mediocre

5 reviews

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

4.7

One location in Santa Maria Huatulco

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Huatulco Aeropuerto, Carretera

+52 958 581 9134

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
The sales guys could have not tried to rip us off, and when we told them we didn’t need insurance they could have just treated the car. Instead told us they could do a deal if we paid some in cash.

2,0 Poor

Jan 2022

KAYAK
My flight was 35 minutes late. They had given away my car. I even called that morning to confirm and told them which flight I was on.

1,9 Poor

Aug 2021

KAYAK
They didn’t have a car for me when I arrived. So I was unable to rent the car I reserved through Kayak.

1 out of 1

Fox

4,6

Mediocre

2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

5.3

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Huatulco airport

+52 958 581 9094

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2,0 Poor

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Terrible customer service. Long wait. They charged me the entire price of the rental just for 5 liters of gas when the tank was already full. They are running a scam here. Also tried to charge me for a broken trunk lock when there was photo evidence it was broken before renting.

2,0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
It’s a scam, they rent for triple the price and they ask you to buy insurance that doesn’t even cover you in Mexico

1 out of 1

Hertz

3,9

Poor

6 reviews

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

4.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.9

Value for money

3.9

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Carr. Costera Salina Km237

+52 800 709 5000

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
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8,0 Very Good

Dec 2021

KAYAK
It was fast and easy to rent the car.

2,0 Poor

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I’ve rented vehicles in Mexico many times however Huatulco Airport has a racket going. It is a fairly isolated airport so it is fairly difficult that obtain other options besides car rental or taxi. We had a reservation with hertz for 5 days for approximately $230. I realize they always try to add insurance on and expect a little more expensive however they tried to charge me $761. He told me it was bc I was 1 hour early and the other rental agency’s didn’t have cars right them either. We went to the other ones as well but the charges were nearly the same. There were several angry customers walking around as well and two would say out load to not use them as they were trying to scam them too. Needless to say we got a taxi instead.

2,0 Poor

Jan 2023

KAYAK
There was no car available when I arrived.

2,0 Poor

Dec 2021

KAYAK
Got there and was told the vehicle I rented was not available, they downsized me and charged me more as if they were doing me a favor. Also the car insurance is a scan, because I had to get a different coverage because the one I reserved was NOT valid.

2,0 Poor

Nov 2021

KAYAK
There were no cars upon my arrival to the rental car location despite confirming the evening before. They said there would be no cars for a few more hours. They gave no explanation and were extremely unhelpful. Will never rent again with hertz

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2021

KAYAK
Esmeralda, counter rep, and both assistants were very friendly. Checking in was very straightforward. Checking out it’s kind of slow. If this can be simplify it’ll be awesome!

1 out of 2

Europcar

2,1

Poor

8 reviews

Cleanliness

3.4

Comfort

2.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.8

Value for money

1.9

2 locations in Santa Maria Huatulco

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Calle Carrizal 603 Local

+52 958 583 4751

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Ctra. Costera Pinotepa - Salina Cruz Km. 237, Col. El Zapote, Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca.

+52 958 100 4097

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2,0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Price was quoted in CAD, when I picked up the car the price was in USD. There's a big difference between 500cad and 500usd.

4,0 Mediocre

Feb 2022

KAYAK
Regardless of your flight schedule, and the fact that you reserved with your money, if you do not arrive at noon they release the vehicle and once you got to airport you find out your rental was "cancelled". Then they "offer" you another contract at double or triple the price you booked yours originally.

2,0 Poor

Feb 2022

KAYAK
BEWARE…. Avoid at all costs! My wife is 5 months pregnant with our first child, so we decided to take one last trip before the baby is born. We arrived in Huatulco Saturday afternoon and went to pick up our car which we had rented from Europcar through Kayak.com. We have used Kayak.com in many countries around the world and never had any issues. We also purchased their third-party car insurance to go along with the insurance we already have with our credit card just to be safe. When we arrived at the Europcar rental booth, the associate there told us the third-party insurance we purchased was not valid in Mexico, and that we would need to purchase “minimum” insurance from Europcar at a rate of $80 USD/Day for two weeks, which would end up being more than twice the price of the rental car itself when converted to CAD. I pointed out that the Europcar website mentioned $15/day for minimum insurance, $25/day for full insurance, but he told me these rates did not apply to us because we did not book directly with Europcar, but instead used a third party (Kayak). He then mentioned the only way around this was to get a confirmation letter from our credit card provider that stated they would cover any additional third-party liability. As we started to contact our bank to produce the letter he requested, he began to speak to the other agents representing the other various rental car agencies to ensure that they would not provide us with a better deal so we didn’t cancel our car with Europcar. Because it was Saturday, he thought we would not be able to produce such a letter, but after 30 minutes, the bank sent us a standard form that they use around the world, including Mexico, stating that they would indeed cover us for the rental. To his surprise, we presented this letter, but he said he would have to “check with head office” to see if it was valid – he came back five minutes later to confirm it was not. We were then told to contact Europcar Mexico to see if they would accept the letter from our Credit Card company. We waited on hold for over an hour only to be disconnected…. twice. It was now 6pm and the airport was going to close in an hour. It was getting dark outside and my wife needed to get off her feet after a long day of travel. So, I pleaded with him to allow us to pay $25 a day for basic insurance (the cost of full insurance) to which he replied he would have to ask his manager. He came back and said he would agree, but only if he was able to apply a 30% tax on top. I had no other options at this point, and I needed to get my wife out of this place, so we paid for the insurance - which was more than the rental car and the insurance we already had combined…..great way to start the trip! This place is predatory at best, and illegal at worst. I hope this helps other travelers in the future.

2,0 Poor

Feb 2022

KAYAK
I provided the letter regarding the CDW from my TD bank credit card up to 65000 Canadian dollars and Europcar would not accept it. Their contract states when provided CDW insurance is not necessary. They handed back my passport and consequently I rented from the competition using the letter. I have yet to receive my 615 dollar refund from Qeeq and Europcar. I am a well seasoned traveller. I do not recommend Qeeq as a middle provider given it coming on three weeks now and still no refund as they challenge Europcar’s policy.

2,0 Poor

Jan 2022

KAYAK
To arrive at the airport, preparing to take a car, and using the Collision Damage Waiver protection inherent to my credit card, only to be refused the car unless I purchase their in-house insurance, was a huge irritant. Their price on the insurance per day was greater than the price of the rental car per day. We went next door to a competitor and got a car right away for slightly more than the Europcar, all inclusive. We have subsequently extend our rental period from one week to seven weeks. Also, Kayak directed the prepayment to Queeq. Queeq has our money, and Europcar does not. The only company that can refund our money is Queeq, and they seem to be very reluctant to do so.

2,0 Poor

Jan 2022

KAYAK
If you have your own insurance and want to deny their coverage they will not let you unless you have a letter from your bank and proof that the bank (not CC company) is on their list of certified companies. So, to the price you will be quoted by kayak you can add at least over $50 per day to pay for their obligatory basic coverage insurance. They also try to scam you by inventing the slightest dings and nicks on the windshield and tire wear hoping that you didn’t document any damage before the rental.

1 out of 3

keddy by Europcar

2,0

Poor

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

2.0

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Carretera Costera Pinotepa-Salina

+52 612 122 3107

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Economy Rent a Car

4,6

Mediocre

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Manzana 06 Lote 01, Aguaje, El Zapote.

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Localiza

2,0

Poor

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Carretera Cost. Pinotepa, Sal. Cruz, ., S

+52 55 8880 8064

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
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CarWiz

3,4

Poor

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Carretera Costera Salina Cruz Km 237 , El Zapote

+52 958 581 9233

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Deal Mobility Rent a Car

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Calle Carrizal 603, local 103, Plaza el Madero, Sector H, Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca.

+52 958 583 4751

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Ctra. Costera Pinotepa - Salina Cruz Km. 237, Col. El Zapote, Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca.

+52 958 100 4097

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Sunnycars

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Calle Carrizal 603 Local

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Carretera Costera Salina Cruz km 237

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Fox Autorent

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Huatulco Airport HUX

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Shouqi

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Carretera Costera Pinotepa

+86 10 6064 1387

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24 travellers who hired a car in Santa Maria Huatulco gave the car agency they used an average rating of 3.6

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