KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Maria Huatulco Airport car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
You should book your rental car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport around 53 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox (C$ 8/day), MEXRENTACAR (C$ 10/day), and Economy Rent a Car (C$ 10/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
Rentals in the SUV category (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are the most popular option in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport, costing C$ 40/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 34/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport is February at an average cost of C$ 21/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport when prices are C$ 43/day on average, which tends to be 59% above the yearly average rental price for Santa Maria Huatulco Airport.
Santa Maria Huatulco Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup Truck
Luxury
Small cars
C$ 13 - C$ 21
All Car Types
C$ 32 - C$ 67
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport?
Small car rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 17 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 13 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 64% cheaper than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 27 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average C$ 14 per day, which is about 49% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 42% cheaper than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 36 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average C$ 12 per day, which is about 67% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 22% cheaper than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 45 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average C$ 28 per day, which is about 38% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 3% cheaper than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 122 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average C$ 57 per day, which is about 54% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 63% more expensive than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 61 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average C$ 21 per day, which is about 66% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 25% more expensive than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport typically cost around C$ 42 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average C$ 9 per day, which is about 79% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are currently 9% cheaper than the average rental in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport, which defies expectations.
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Good deal
Economy Rent a Car
Medium
C$ 23/day
C$ 20/day
Top tips for renting a car at Santa Maria Huatulco airport
Although there are public buses that arriving passengers can use to commute from Santa Maria Airport (HUX) to the city center, getting a car rental at Santa Maria Airport offers a safe, convenient, and comfortable way of exploring Huatulco. With taxis and buses, you might have to wait at the airport terminal, as they pick up travelers at intervals. With a rental, you have the freedom to choose where, when, how frequently, and who to bring along since you’re in control of your schedule and places to visit. For this reason, driving around in a rental car is easier and most convenient, allowing you to explore the town like a local.
While a car rental at Santa Maria Airport offers you the convenience of hiring a vehicle right at the airport, you’ll still need to be aware of the speed limits, among other traffic rules. For example, you are not supposed to exceed 6 mph in crowded streets, school zones, parking lots, and residential areas. Unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed limit of major highways within the city is 62 mph, which increases to 68 mph upon leaving the city.
Your Santa Maria Airport car rental will usually charge a premium location surcharge (PLS) because you’re booking the car at the airport. One surefire strategy of avoiding extra rental fees is to purchase extra auto-insurance coverage from your preferred rental operator. That way, you won’t be bombarded with steep PLS, and you reduce your insurance deductible in case you cause an accident or damage the car.
Are you planning on visiting Oaxaca using your rental car? It’s worth noting that some of the road winds and curves, while others may have sharp corners. If you are traveling alone or with not more than four passengers, a compact or minivan will be a better option since they are good for maneuvering curves and sharp corners—especially if you plan to take long trips.
25% of our users found rental cars at Santa Maria Huatulco airport for C$ 22 or less
Book your rental car at Santa Maria Huatulco airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Santa Maria Huatulco airport
Can I rely on my credit or debit card to cover my rental car insurance at Santa Maria Airport?
It wouldn’t be the best idea to rely on your credit card company to cater for your rental damages unless they provide you a policy that can guarantee their commitment to settling the fees with your rental agency (preferably in Spanish). Typically, your card provider won’t cover damage costs, and even if they do, they’ll reimburse the funds after a while. That means that you'll have to cater for the charges from your personal account unless they issue a confirmation that they’ll settle the matter with your car rental at Santa Maria Airport.
Is it better to rent a car in person after arriving at Santa Maria Airport?
Understandably, you want to book your preferred car in advance online so that you find it waiting for you at the airport. Here’re some benefits of booking the vehicle online. Even after booking online with KAYAK, you have a one-on-one conversation with the rental agent at the counter, so you can take care of any uncertainties and rent with confidence.
What requirements must I satisfy to rent a car at Santa Maria Airport?
Any passengers wanting to obtain a vehicle from a car rental at Santa Maria Airport must be 21 years and over. However, renters below 25 years may be subjected to an underage surcharge. Travelers wishing to use rentals must also produce a valid driver’s license held for at least two years, but that may vary, depending on your chosen rental agent. Additionally, you must have a credit card bearing your name, with sufficient funds to cover the rental contract. Those from outside the country will have to show proof of identity, such as a passport.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Santa Maria Huatulco airport?
On average a rental car at Santa Maria Huatulco airport costs C$ 26 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Santa Maria Huatulco airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santa Maria Huatulco airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Europcar, and Hertz.
Santa Maria Huatulco Airport car rental reviews and directory
Up front pricing options for required mexican insurance available on website. Low rate was not really as low as it seemed even with the lowest available insurance option.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
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.
Total bs with the insurance. Called ahead and tried to get clarification both in America and Mexico. Nothing honest or transparent about any of it. Instead you get to the desk to be scammed by the agent. Then general (mandatory) insurance was $2000 on a $500 rental. I told em to keep it and thankfully was able to rent from a different company for $700 including insurance. My two cents: if insurance is mandatory, then include it in the costs posted to your website. Give us the information to make a good decision
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2025
Full-size
Total con job. Booked the car, went to pick up, told them I was fine with my insurance coverage as I have an elite credit card. All of a sudden, no car and they told me they would get it to my hotel. I called back later, and the reservation was cancelled. We then had no car for our trip. If you don't buy their insurance products you don't get a car. why not be up front about it instead of ruining people's trips. Thank you for nothing Kayak and Hertz. You should not support this business. I know I will never use your services again.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2025
Standard
They did not have any cars when we arrived... what a scam
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2021
It was fast and easy to rent the car.
1 out of 3
Alamo
3.2
Poor
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.2
Value for money
3.2
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
fromC$ 26/day
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Huatulco Aeropuerto, Carretera
+52 958 581 9134
Monday
08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 19:00
Thursday
08:00 - 19:00
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08:00 - 19:00
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08:00 - 19:00
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08:00 - 19:00
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2.0 Poor
Alvaro, Jul 2026
Full-size SUV
They made up additional fees and didn’t recognize terms that were explicitly stated in the reservation agreement (eg.: wanted to charge the third party insurance even If it was already included)
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Full-size
They did not respect my rental confirmation, they said they were aware of my reservation but had no cars, I saw this happen to the next person in line as well, pretty terrible as we were forced to find a car with other company at the moment
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Compact
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.
Europcar
2.4
Poor
Cleanliness
3.5
Comfort
3.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.6
Value for money
2.0
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
fromC$ 12/day
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Ctra. Costera Pinotepa - Salina Cruz Km. 237, Col. El Zapote, Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca.
+52 958 100 4097
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4.0 Mediocre
Marc, Aug 2024
Full-size
Price was not as advertised. Cost was $218, not $81 as indicated during reservation. Car rental staffed by ex-pat looking to sell tourist tours and hotel membership.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
Price was quoted in CAD, when I picked up the car the price was in USD. There's a big difference between 500cad and 500usd.
keddy by Europcar
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Carretera Costera Pinotepa-Salina
+52 612 122 3107
Opening times not available
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Localiza
9.0
Wonderful
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
fromC$ 34/day
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Carretera Cost. Pinotepa, Sal. Cruz, ., S
+52 55 8880 8064
Monday
08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 19:00
Thursday
08:00 - 19:00
Friday
08:00 - 19:00
Saturday
08:00 - 19:00
Sunday
07:00 - 17:00
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No reviews available
Economy Rent a Car
5.2
Fair
Best rated
Most popular
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
fromC$ 11/day
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Manzana 06 Lote 01, Aguaje, El Zapote.
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
MEXRENTACAR
4.2
Mediocre
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
fromC$ 26/day
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Carretera Costera Pinotepa Km. 237
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
Thrifty
3.0
Poor
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Carretera Costera Pinotepa, Salina Cruz-Santiago Pinotepa Nacional Km. 237 Loc.15, El Zapote
+52 800 021 2277
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
07:00 - 19:00
Sunday
07:00 - 20:00
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CarWiz
No score available yet
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Carretera Costera Salina Cruz Km 237 , El Zapote
+52 958 581 9233
Opening times not available
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Deal Mobility Rent a Car
No score available yet
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Ctra. Costera Pinotepa - Salina Cruz Km. 237, Col. El Zapote, Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca.
+52 958 100 4097
Opening times not available
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Fox Autorent
No score available yet
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Huatulco Airport HUX
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Rentacar
No score available yet
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Carretera Costera Salina Cruz Km 237 , El Zapote
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Shouqi
No score available yet
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
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Carretera Costera Pinotepa
+86 10 6064 1387
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Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Locations in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
Costera Pinotera Salina Cruz KM 237
Opening times not available
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30 travellers who rented a car in Santa Maria Huatulco Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.3
Car rental locations at Santa Maria Huatulco Airport
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