The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Tapachula are: Toyota Rav4, Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Escape, Jeep Wrangler, Suzuki Jimny, Chrysler Journey and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Mexico ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Mexico are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Tapachula!
Common questions on rental process
Motorists should always have a sufficient amount of paper money and coins of small denominations as this way it will be easier to pay for parking and at petrol stations. When making a payment, be very careful and do not forget to ask a service worker to count money in your presence.
In most cases, police officers offer to pay the fine right “on the spot”. If a driver is sure that he did not break any rules, it is necessary to insist that the payment is to be made through the bank. There is a chance that in this case the policeman will either reduce the amount of the fine or let the driver go, making only a warning.
In no case should policemen be treated in a rude manner. Do not threaten the police or raise your voice. As confirmed by experienced motorists, in Mexico a friendly chat and a kind smile are the main guarantee of successful communication with the law.
