The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Leon MX are: Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent, Renault Modus, Pontiac Matiz and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Mexico vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Mexico are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Leon MX, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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In addition to cars and two-wheeled vehicles, there are also pedicabs and rickshaws on local roads. These types of vehicles cannot be referred to as speedy ones, so they often become the reasons for traffic congestions.
Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Palenque are considered the most dangerous cities in terms of road accidents. Local drivers break traffic rules more often in these cities, and there are serious car accidents every day. Moreover, there is an incredible number of robbers and thieves on local roads, so one should always be very careful.
Relatively safe roads start from Merida, but that does not mean that drivers can relax and neglect even elementary precautions. This territory is rather popular with tourists, so there are a lot of foreign visitors on the roads. Consequently, traffic is rather calm there.
