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Two very suitable options for your car rental in San José del Cabo are compact and economy vehicles. These smaller automobiles typically provide greater maneuverability on roads, are easy to park and often have better gas mileage than larger vehicles.
Throughout the city of San José del Cabo the speed limits will be clearly posted; however, drivers can generally expect to find that posted speed limits hover around 60km/h (37mph) in more urban areas. On the federal roads, including the major roadway from the airport, you will find that the speed limits are posted at around 110km/h (68mph). The limits may be reduced close to resorts and the city center.
While visiting San José del Cabo, you’re likely to be staying at one of the many hotels or resorts along the beaches—this means that you’ll be able to park in the parking lot associated with your accommodations. However, when you’re exploring the downtown area or sites of interest that are inland, you’ll discover that there are a number of other parking lots available, including the Las Palmas Parking Lot on Calle Boulevard Antonio Mijares. While street parking is typically free, if you cannot find any spots along the street, you can expect parking lots to cost roughly Mex$22 ($1) per hour.
On average a rental car in San José del Cabo costs C$ 25 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox (C$ 7/day), America Car Rental (C$ 7/day) and Routes Car & Truck Rentals (C$ 7/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Fox Los Cabos International Airport 23435 (12 kilometers from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in San José del Cabo. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in San José del Cabo is C$ 7.48 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 90 and C$ 120, depending on the car size.
Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San José del Cabo.
Car rental companies onsite at Los Cabos airport include America Car Rental, Hertz, MEXRENTACAR, Priceless, Fox and Thrifty.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Cabos airport to off-airport locations include America Car Rental, Hertz, MEXRENTACAR, Europcar and Thrifty.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in San José del Cabo costs C$ 40 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in San José del Cabo costs C$ 27 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in San José del Cabo costs C$ 24 per day, on average.
In San José del Cabo, cars are most frequently rented at America Car Rental Cerro de los Cabos # 3513 MZ.60 LT.01 (11 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in San José del Cabo costs C$ 172 per week (C$ 25 per day).
On average a rental car in San José del Cabo costs C$ 739 per month (C$ 25 per day).
Yes, there is. The toll road in the city is the Libramiento Aeropuerto Los Cabos - San José del Cabo - Cabo San Lucas. It connects both ‘cabos’ that is Cabo San Lucas, and San Jose del Cabo and is popular among tourists.
Accessing a cheap car rental while in downtown is not impossible. There’s a decent range of car rentals agencies ready to have you on the road at any moment. BBB Rent a Car, situated at Carretera Transpeninsularkm 43.5, and Payless Car Rental at Loc 2, P. º Malecon San Jose, Zona Hotelera are some of them.
3 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Blvd Mauricio Castro
+52 624 142 3700
Calle Julio Pimentel Green Mza
+52 624 146 1900
Carretera Transpeninsular Km 5
+52 613 135 1773
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6.0 Okay
Apr. 2024
6.0 Okay
Sep. 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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$100 mandatory insurance policy they was not disclosed. Alamo took $1,400 out of my account in case of an accident.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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They did not have the mini van we rented and we weee a group of 7 so the small car we got offered instead wasn’t going to work for us so went without a car10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
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Friendly and helpful, from the airport shuttle driver to the desk and fleet teams.4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2021
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Bait and switch. Quoted $185 then got there and all of a suden it’s $405. You guys suckOne location in San José del Cabo
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Jul. 2024
6.0 Okay
May 2021
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What’s the hidden fee of $250 insurance you have to pay2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Ridiculous insurance policy. Super long wait at counter. You have lost me as a customer2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The car was OK, had to jump it once because it couldn't stand the radio on and the car was very weak and sounded like it had some transmission problems. But it did it's job, can't expect much from a RenaultCons:
I made the reservation for $70 for all 5 days, thought it was a great rate. When we got there they said there was a mandatory insurance that jumped the price to OVER $250 for 5 days. Why are we booking at such a low rate and believe that is the TOTAL price as the website says then figure out we need to pay 4x the price at the spot. Then I extended for another 2 days and it was over $120 for the 2 days. Super misleading and that is definitely Kayak's fault for quoting such low rates, I wish they would honor the rate that I was quoted before I made my way to Mexico and got ripped off because I needed a car. Literally everyone was complaining about the huge insurance rates at the store.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The ad said the car rental came its insurance but when I got there they charged me 225$ for insurance. Very sneaky4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Drop off was easy.Cons:
The required insurance wasn’t include in the upfront price and the cost was doubled when insurance was added. The car was a piece of junk, including drivers side large crack in the windshield, no power, one tire almost bald.One location in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Puerto Logistico 1A
+52 624 247 1027
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8.0 Very good
Apr. 2024
8 locations in San José del Cabo
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Av Centenario 1121
+52 624 142 3020
Calle Paseo Malecon S N Lote
+52 624 142 3020
Carr Transpeninsular Km 19.5
+52 624 142 3020
Ctra Transpeninsularramal 43 5
+52 624 146 5021
Fraccion Hotelera Fh5 C1
+52 624 163 7600
Hotel Hilton San Jose Del Cabo
+52 624 142 3020
Paseo Malecon Lote 11 S N
+52 624 163 5100
Paseo Malecon Sn
+52 624 142 3020
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6.0 Okay
Sep. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
8.0 Very good
Nov. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2021
1.9 Poor
Jul. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
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Staff has become super efficient. They get us on the road much more quickly.Cons:
nothing5 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Ave Centernario 1121
+52 624 142 3020
Calle Paseo Malecon S N Lotte
+52 624 142 3020
Carr Transpeninsular Km 19.5
+52 624 142 3020
Ctra Transpeninsularramal 43.5
+52 624 146 5021
Fraccion Hotelera Fh5 C1
+52 624 163 7600
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
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Staff was excellent!2.4 Poor
Jul. 2019
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The shuttle to and from airportCons:
Prices!!! I had a quote for $15 total rental and $11 for insurance. When I got there insurance was $30 a day. Very unsatisfied8.0 Very good
Dec. 2021
1.9 Poor
Aug. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2021
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Friendly staff and very efficient service in picking up and returning the car.7 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Av Paseo De Los Pescadores
+52 624 105 6539
Blvd M. Castro#4650 Lte1 Mza5
+52 624 130 7298
Carr Transpeninsular Km 43.5
+52 624 146 0046
Carretera Transpeninslr Km19.5
+52 624 191 7626
Km18.5 Carr Transpeninsular
+52 624 144 1052
Marquis Htl -Carr Transpeninsular Km21.5
+52 624 144 1873
Paseo Malecon SN Lote 5
+52 624 247 1343
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Staff was friendly and helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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Price was good, staff was helpful. Car was clean. Mexico 3rd Party insurance was included. Able to decline CDW with credit card coverage as long as a hold was placed on credit card.Cons:
Make sure you fill out the paper to mark all dings, dents and scrapes on the car before taking the car.8.0 Very good
Nov. 2019
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The staff was helpful and efficient.Cons:
Not such a big price jump to a bigger more comfortable vehicle.8.0 Very good
May 2023
8.0 Very good
Feb. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2023
One location in San José del Cabo
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Carretera Transpeninsular
+52 624 199 1042
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2.0 Poor
Jan. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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I did rent an suv, and when I get there they didn’t have anyone, so I end up getting a compact for the same price.8.0 Very good
Feb. 2021
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Drop off was easy and quick. We had a bit of a wait to get our vehicle due to language barriers.Cons:
We received a car with a crack across the entire windshield - we were nervous the entire time that it was going to increase or cause us problems. Other than that, the car was comfortable and the transaction relatively easy.8.0 Very good
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb. 2023
4 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Carr. Transpeninsular Km 29
+52 624 163 4750
Carretera Transpeninsular
+52 624 172 2304
Fraccion Hotelera FH5
+52 624 163 7600
Paseo San Jose, Local A0
+52 624 145 6800
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
Aug. 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Even though I already had an 11-day reservation and insurance covered by my own personal policy, they tried forcing me to either accept a $2000 deposit taken on my card or scam me into getting their insurance which was twice the amount per day of the rental itself. Given those choices, I refused the rental altogether and made alternate arrangements.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They charged me much, much more than kayak told me they would.8.0 Very good
Jan. 2023
6.0 Okay
Jan. 2023
2 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Aeropuerto Intl De Los Cabos
+52 624 146 5290
Paseo San Jose Plaza Garuffi
+52 624 142 5500
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2.0 Poor
Jan. 2024
8.4 Very good
Jan. 2020
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Very good6.0 Okay
Nov. 2019
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Long waits to get vehicle. We waited about an hour to get our vehicle and there were only 3 people in front of us. They attempted to charge us for a scratch on the vehicle but we took photos of all the original scratches.One location in San José del Cabo
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2.0 Poor
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One location in San José del Cabo
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Aeropuerto Intl. de Los Cabos
+52 334 170 8243
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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4.0 Mediocre
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2022
8 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Blvd Mauricio Castro
+52 624 142 0100
Blvd San Jose Lote 12
+52 624 163 4000
Carr Transpeninsular Km 29.5
+52 624 142 3939
Carr Transpeninsular Km 7.5
+52 624 163 5555
Carretera Entronque Al Apo
+52 624 146 5564
Paseo Malecon 1-5 D
+52 624 163 7730
Plaza Malecon San Jose #7
+52 624 142 0100
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Jul. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The pick up and drop off location are never staffed and I have to wait for the hotel staff to call a Budget person to drive over, even after I have a reservation at a specific time.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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They never brought the car. We tried to call the local office for several hours, and they didn't answer the phone. Unacceptable.Cons:
Everything. The rental never even happened.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2021
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car was comfortableCons:
The price of insurance and also upon driving the car, we found it had acceleration problems.8.0 Very good
Feb. 2020
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Car was clean and everything worked properly.Cons:
We were offered an upgrade at no cost then when we brought the car back, that information was not entered into the computer so the counter person tied to charge us more until the manager came and remembered that he gave us a free upgrade.One location in San José del Cabo
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4.0 Mediocre
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Nov. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2021
3 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Blvd Mijares
+52 624 142 2950
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Nothing!Cons:
Not given someone else our reservation since we were not there on time. My SUV was given away to someone else because we did not get there at 12:00pm. Our copilot had a family emergency he Of course had to leave and we were held back for two hours. Needless to say I brought all my family (6 people) and the lady said, “Your car was given to someone else because you weren’t here by 12:00pm. Sorry.” And they did not accommodate us to anything else because they were out of SUV’s. She also said since I reserved it but didn’t pay for it they gave it away. I was so upset. Moral of the story being extra cash because we had to pay triple of what I had reserved my car or just pay the reservation online.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Shuttle brought us to the rental car area with 10-15 companies all located in a complex. No one was at Dollar. We walked around for a bit and the office was closed, no cars around. We ended up having to go with a random company nearby and paying much more.Cons:
Shuttle brought us to the rental car area with 10-15 companies all located in a complex. No one was at Dollar. We walked around for a bit and the office was closed, no cars around. We ended up having to go with a random company nearby and paying much more.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan. 2022
3 locations in San José del Cabo
fromC$ 15/dayLocations in San José del Cabo
Blvd San Jose , Seccion
+52 800 709 5000
Carr. Transpeninsular Km 43.5
+52 999 911 8040
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2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
2.0 Poor
Jan. 2021
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The rates are artificially low as they force you to buy very expensive insurance. Your own insurance is not allowed.Cons:
Waited in line for almost two hours to get a car. This is not acceptable.6.0 Okay
Feb. 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
2 locations in San José del Cabo
Locations in San José del Cabo
Carr. Transpeninsular Km 43.5
0180 0709 5000
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6.0 Okay
Jul. 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
1.9 Poor
Jun. 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Nothing - the car reservation wasn’t honored - please contact me as very unhappy as had to spend an additional 200 dollars to find a car last minute. Relied on kayak to deliver but instead got the opposite - a major penalty and lots over an hour looking for a car.4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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The staff was friendly and drop off was quick and easy.Cons:
There needs to be more information for future customers on additional fees NOT mentioned in the advertising when booking a rental car in Mexico. Although my credit card covers collision, it did not cover liability in Mexico. It was not known to me and to other customers to my left and my right at the counter, while I was working on getting the contract worked out. The daily advertised prices are steep and will cut into peoples budget. I understand that I have to play the game, but it is very disappointing that I find this out at the counter and not before.4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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The staff was super awesome and friendly, wait time was insanely ridiculous- we waited over three hours from the time we got dropped off by the shuttle until we we drove out. I’ve rented cars in other countries and this one by far one of the slowest processes ever. And remember the price kayak quotes is just for the car-not for everything else they throw in at the counter. My price on kayak was $188 and I ended up paying $572 all said and done. In the end it was kinda worth it all.8 locations in San José del Cabo
fromC$ 27/dayLocations in San José del Cabo
Blvd San Jose #2000a
+52 624 142 2380
Carretera Transpeninsular Km.
+52 624 142 9027
Carretera Transpeninsular
+52 624 144 2222
Malecon Costero R. Palmilla
+52 624 142 0893
Paseo Malecon Retorno Palmilla
+52 624 142 9292
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Long wait, over charged, wrong vehicle2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Worst experience ever. They did not have any vans that I reserved. They had no cars that would accommodate luggage. Why did I bother reserving when nothing was available. Told us to talk to the guy/company next to him that he was talking to before we walked up. They could accommodate us for more than 3 times my reserved price. Thrifty could care less. They need to be removed as an option. We had to then find transportation to the hotel. I will not use Kayak again.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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There is a reason this shows up as the cheapest rate when you search via the internet. What they don't mention is the required mexican tax liabilty insurance that for us was DOUBLE the car rental rate. Everyone at Thrifty rental was furious in line at this hidden fee. Staff was rude, lines were long. Myself, husband and four kids had to wait over an hour for a DIRTY car that was way smaller than what I reserved. Never again.Cons:
Honest upfront pricing!2.0 Poor
Jan. 2021
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staff was very rude, tried to overcharge me multiple times (added more days, insurance I didn't need, etc.). Overall, it was a terrible experience and the price charged for the rental pales in comparison to the other hidden fees that are added on once you arrive. I will never be using this service again2.4 Poor
Dec. 2019
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Didn’t have SUV I reserved and then way over charged me for a small Honda. Then when I turned the car in they tacked on additional fees. Service personnel were rude and intractable. I had plane to catch and had to pay the additional fees2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
2 locations in San José del Cabo
fromC$ 11/dayLocations in San José del Cabo
Car. Transpeninsular Km 31 Colonia Magisterial
+52 624 146 5543
Cerro de los Cabos # 3513 MZ.60 LT.01
+52 624 146 5543
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Mar. 2024
2.0 Poor
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Aeropuerto de Los Cabos
+52 33 4170 8243
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Ed.2 Local N7a,puerto Logistico
+52 624 146 5470
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Ed.2 Local N7a,puerto Logistico
+52 624 146 5470
International Airport- Col.San Jose Del Cabo
+52 624 123 2283
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Cerro de los Cabos # 3513 Mza.60 lote 01 Colonia Las Veredas
+52 998 253 6110
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San Jose del Cabo Int`l AP - Europcar Col. San Jose del Cabo
+52 297 583 0200
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Lote 02 Mza 07 Col. Veredas, ., Las Veredas
+52 55 8880 8064
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Blvd Mauricio Castro Lote 1 Mza 5 4650, Zona Hotelera
+52 624 130 7298
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Carretera Transpeninsular Km 43, Puerto Logistico, N2, L7 San Jo
+54 9 11 5259 9877
Los Cabos International Airport
+54 9 11 5259 9877
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Blvd. Mijares 1092 Local 6L Colonia Campo De Golf, Conjunto Rresidencial, Catus, San Jose Del Cabo, B.C.S. CP
+52 624 146 1033
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Carretera Transpeninsular Km 43.5
+52 998 980 0608
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Edificio 2 local número 7A, ,Puerto Logístico, Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Cabos, en el Estado de Baja California Sur CP.
+52 624 146 5470
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Los Cabos International Airport
011 52 624 146 5055
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International Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | America Car Rental |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | C$ 25/day |
Good deal | C$ 18/day |
Pick-up location | San José del Cabo |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 86 |
Airport locations | 32 |
Popular agencies | America Car Rental, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Fox, Economy Rent a Car, Thrifty |