Car Rental Remains in High Demand Despite Rates

The increase in car rental prices is due to the over demand for vehicles.

The operation of the car rental in this winter season is 95% reported by the Association of Car Rental Companies of Quintana Roo for this holiday sector nationally increased its rates by 15% said the head of the agency.

Also the demand for car rental to domestic destinations increased 20% during this holiday compared to the same period last year according to citycarrental.com being the destinations of greatest demand: Cancun, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Merida, Tijuana, Los Cabos, Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta.

The rate increase was a national achievement that was applied for this summer season is something they had been negotiating that has benefited the leasing companies in terms of profits, as there have been no complaints from customers in this regard who have maintained a good occupation in the sector said Polanco Cordova.

Renting a car in Cancun has become a good alternative for transfers on a domestic trip, because in addition to being comfortable, the expense is lower.

The online travel agency stressed in a statement that the main advantage is that when renting a vehicle there is the freedom to visit other places and walk around in this case without having to pay a higher amount or request more taxis.

According to the study conducted by citycarrental.com, a car rental in Cancun, Mexico and the United States, the average time of renting a car during summer vacation has been four to six days being residents of Mexico City the tourists who have rented vehicles more in this period.

As for the type of vehicle highlighted that compact models are the most requested by Mexicans, since in addition to being more economical, their rental involves less fuel consumption, two factors considered by travelers.

In the months prior to the winter season, the rental companies take advantage to maintain the units, in some cases renew and in others increase the fleet, this same process is repeated in March when the flow of visitors prior to the winter season decreases so the cars are in perfect condition, he added.