Car Rentals
Whether you book your Guadalajara car rental ahead of time, at the airport, or even from your hotel, you will find there are many local and international companies for you to choose from.
Guadalajara Car Rental Cost
Car rental prices per day vary a great deal depending on vehicle size, insurance package, vehicle amenities, and make and model.
Prices can range as low as $25/day for a subcompact car and as high as $190/day for a luxury SUV.
Requirements for Renting a Car in Guadalajara
- A valid driver’s license from home country with photo id
- A credit card for deposit
- A minimum age of 21 (in some cases 25)
- In some cases, personal insurance
But criteria does vary, so it’s best to contact the agency directly.
Booking Your Guadalajara Car Rental
Check out booking engines like Travelocity or Expedia to get great prices and compare different car rental companies.
You can also book directly online or by phone through the car rental company.
Renting a Car at the Guadalajara Airport
Renting a car from the Guadalajara Airport (GDC) is convenient and makes airport-hotel transit very easy.
Most companies are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reserving a rental car beforehand is less risky and can be more cost-effective. You can call many agencies toll-free or with US-based numbers to reserve your rental car. Many companies also allow for online booking.
Renting a Car in Town
If you decide to rent a car after you’ve arrived and made it to your hotel, you can always rent a car from one of the agencies in the city of Guadalajara. You can find locations in hotels, shopping centers and local tourist centers.
Car Rental Companies in Guadalajara
| Car Rental Agency | Online Reservation | Airport Office | In-Town Office | Phone Number |
| Alamo | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1(877) 222-9075 |
| Avis | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-230-4898 |
| Budget | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-472-3325 |
| Dollar Rent-a-Car | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-800-6000 | |
| Europcar | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1-877 940 69 00 |
| Executive | ✔ | ✔ | 1-866-786-2278 | |
| Hertz | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-654-3001 |
| National | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-227-7368 |
| Optima | ✔ | ✔ | +52 (33) 3812-0437 | |
| Payless | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800- 729-5377 | |
| Sixt | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | +49-(0)89 74444-0 |
| Thrifty | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-847-4389 | |
| U-Save | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1-800-438-2300 |