Honest, Affordable, Hassle-Free Best Rental Experience in Cancun If you're researching car rentals in Cancun, you've probably seen horror stories about hidden fees and airport scams. The experience: * Reservation confirmed within a day * Clear arrival instructions and contact info * Friendly reminder the day before * Shuttle ready to take us to their office The car: We had an older Chrysler - modest, showing some age, but the engine, tires, and A/C were all solid (A/C is a MUST in Mexican heat!). Plenty of space for luggage, easy to drive, and small enough for all the parking spots. The process: Sign the documents, make a deposit, and you're on your way. Returning the car was just as easy, full tank, tipped the staff for the shuttle back to the airport. Smooth and painless. The price: We paid exactly what we were quoted - no surprises. $198 for 5 days, including full insurance. A $400 deposit was required, which was promptly returned. A few honest notes: * Gas is expensive in Mexico, but that's universal * A slightly newer car with Bluetooth would've been nice, especially for rougher roads So happy to support a small business that actually does right by customers. Do your research and book Avant with confidence. I'd rent from them again in a heartbeat. Bottom line: straightforward, no-BS, highly recommended. read more

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They were reliable and nice people to work with except when we returned the car, they charged us for the seat being wet, my gf had sat there from the beach. It would have quickly dried up and caused no damages but we didn't want them to file a complaint and escalate our troubles so we paid a tip. Just keep that in mind when returning the car, no wet spots. The car was good for driving, a VW, good AC, had gas and it didn't give us no troubles. I would rent with them again. That was our only issue above. We communicated through WhatsApp and they even let us keep the rental for a few hours extra at no extra charge so they were nice overall! Good price too read more

Avant Rent a Car - Driving in Cancun Mexico - Car Rental Near Me - Cancún, ROO

When researching car rental in Cancun I'd come across so many horror stories about the big American brands in rentals. Almost universally they complained about the car not being available upon arrival to the store, and then being badgered into buying insurance upgrades that significantly raised the cost. Avant had good reviews for professionalism, so I gave them a shot and everything went exactly as planned. The Avant listings were more expensive than those of the other big names, but not terribly so, unless you wanted a big SUV. I went with a sedan, a Volkswagen Jetta. The price for a week rental was about US$100 higher than the other big name quotes, but the reviews noted that the price you're quoted is the one you'll pay, there will be no heavy handed sales pitch to upgrade the car or insurance. And that proved true. From the moment we made the booking, Avant was fully professional. - They confirmed the reservation within a day. - Then they sent instructions about what to expect and how to contact them when arriving in Cancun. - The day before the rental they sent a reminder. - They had an agent waiting to receive us in the exact area the email said they'd be, and a shuttle took us to their office. - We confirmed the car and and gave them a credit card for a contingency hold (based on the cost of the rental and released upon return of the vehicle). The car, a 2017 model, was modest in features and showing some age, but the engine was good, the tires were good, and the air conditioning worked (a must in summer Mexico), there was sufficient space for luggage, and it did the job. It was great to have the freedom to drive at our leisure around the Yucatan and we had no problems at all with the vehicle. I'd looked at using the buses and Ubers to get around and at worst, this would have been about the same cost but much greater convenience and realistically it was probably less expensive if you consider all the places we drove around. The only knock is that gas is pretty expensive in Mexico, but you'd have that same issue with any rental. True to the testimonials in other reviews, we paid what we were quoted and got no hassles. It would have been nice to have had a bit newer vehicle, but I think the supply chain and inflation problems have affected them here as much as anywhere else. I would use them again. read more

Everything went well according to the online agreement done before arriving. The original vehicle I had booked had a battery issue but they had already replaced the car without a difference in price. The only thing was the safety deposit that turned a bit higher but that was refunded at the end of the rental. read more

I was traveling to Tulum for vacation and after doing much research, I'm so happy I found Avant Rent A Car! A huge shoutout to Fredy!! Upon landing at the airport, Fredy called me to make sure I arrived safely. They emailed me very detailed instructions with photos on where to meet. After exiting the terminal, he picked me up and took me to the car rental location. It was a very short 7-10 min drive. (There's a lot of traffic due to some construction by the airport, just fyi). I signed the documents, made a deposit, and went on my way to Tulum. 4 days later, I returned the car with a full tank of gas and even tipped the staff extra for dropping me off at the airport. Everything was so easy and painless -- I would do it all over again if I ever come back to Cancun. The car I rented was in great condition. Easy to drive and small enough to fit in all the parking spots. I am soooo happy to support this small business because there are no hidden fees and scams that they try to pull like the car rental companies at the airport. Would recommend everyone to do their due diligence to research the car rental companies. That's exactly what I did and I'm so glad I found Avant. The total cost for me was around $130 for 4 days!!! And that's with full insurance coverage! Would definitely recommend to everyone. read more

Avant Rent a Car - Car Rental Near Me - Cancún, ROO

We have rented from Avant Rent a Car three times now. We fly into the Cancun airport, and the company gives us specific directions where to meet the Avant representative so that we aren't bothered by other car companies. The representative has always been ready for us in an Avant shirt and with a clipboard with a printed page with our name. We are then whisked off quickly to the Avant rental location. A car is ready for us, we do a once-over and some paperwork, and are ready to go. We have never had any problems with their cars or their paperwork. Prices are great, and they have been helpful answering questions (including what to do if we are pulled over by the Policia). Dropoff at the end of our trip is just as simple. We bring the car to Avant, a representative takes a quick look at the car, and we are whisked to the airport quickly and efficiently. We do our best to make sure the car is cleaned out, and they have never given us any problems about the sand in the car (the Yucatan peninsula means sand and limestone messes tracked everywhere!). Looking forward to doing business with Avant again in the future. read more

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Smooth pickup and return with no additional charges beyond the quoted website price. I encountered no issues driving to Tulum and back.

A great option if a car is needed upon your arrival at the Cancun airport. Shuttle service driver very friendly as was the counter staff. The rental was straightforward and far less confusing than their competitors. Another nice thing is that, because they are offsite, they avoid the Mexican government fees that airport businesses get stuck with which is substantial. read more

I was wary of renting a car in Cancun during a recent July/August trip to the Yucatan, and chose Avant because they have consistently positive ratings. I'm glad we did! The process was simple, clear, and straightforward with none of the high pressure tactics you read about from other (especially American brand) rentals. In summary: Made a reservation on the Avant (https://avantrentacar.com/) website. Within 24 hours, received a confirmation email from Avant. Included in the email was a link to PayPal and information to pay a 20% downpayment through PayPal, and instructions on what to do upon arrival in Cancun (including pictures). Upon arrival, we followed the directions out of the terminal and were greeted by two Avant employees in Avant-logo'd passenger van, who drove us to the offsite location just outside the airport, about 5-10 minutes, along HWY 307 (which is the main road up and down the Riviera Maya). They went through the paperwork inside, including what was and was not covered by the insurance (more on that later), details of the contract, etc. They also confirmed our return and departure flight to ensure we returned with enough time to get to the airport. Afterward, they took us to the car (VW 4dr automatic compact sedan), walked us around the exterior, showed us the interior, trunk, gas tank access, spare tire, etc. After getting general directions, we were off. Returning the car was similarly straightforward - we brought the car back (took the time to tidy up the inside a bit), returned the keys, and then they took us back to the airport, dropping us off at the same place they got us. A few additional notes, some of which surprised us a bit: The price for a 4 dr auto/AC VW sedan for 8 days was a bit under $400, which includes the mandatory Mexico insurance. Additionally, a $529 deposit (Credit card charge) was taken during the rental, and refunded promptly after return. The rental included two drivers, and unlimited mileage. If this is your first time driving in Mexico - it's a different world, with some things that are familiar and others that are not. On this VW, "Cruise control" means you set a maximum speed, and push down the gas pedal constantly - once you reach the set speed, the car goes no faster. This is different from the US, where cruise = foot off gas pedal. Gas stations are full service. Many of them are Pemex, the government brand, but there are others now (after privatization in 2016). Make sure the gas pump is zeroed before they start filling, and make sure your receipt matches the pump and price. Google Maps had some interesting route choices in Merida. The city has some large, 2+ lane (each direction) roads going into and out of the city center, but Google routed us off onto side streets that LOOK like they're reasonably sized but were often narrow, with cars parked on the sides. Check your route, and stay on larger roads as much as you can. If you drive to Chichen Itzá, ignore all the people trying to wave you into their private parking areas - there's probably room at the official parking area (we arrived around 11am and had little problem (although the place is Disneyland-crowded). Hope you find this helpful! read more

Our family rented a car from Avant for 2.5 months. The staff was friendly and communication was excellent.

I read through a bunch of blogs before going to Tulum, but finally decided to rent a car from Avant after reading so many great recommendations. They really were easy, friendly and fast. They picked us up from the airport and took us directly to their offsite car rental location. They communicated with us clearly before we arrived, and gave simple instructions on where to meet them, and promptly picked us up. They also have a $6 option for an iPhone that you can use for navigation while traveling. I find that my iPhone goes in and out of service sometimes and it was really convenient to have this with us and made navigating very simple. We would most definitely rent here again and appreciate all of the information they gave us. If you're looking for a car rental place I would highly recommend choosing this one!!! read more

Second time I've rented from them. No hidden costs, nice people. A better experience than renting in the states.

Best car service in Cancun fair and up front easy process. No hidden costs. Will always repeat

I got a wee stressed reading about how the Cancun airport car rental agencies basically collude to force customers into unnecessary fees. So I was so happy to find Avant based on other reviews, which turned out to be the best choice. This is a very small local agency but a highly professional and honest one. It was totally true that the stated fee on their website was all that we actually paid...nothing extra. It was a breeze to follow their directions to find the customer service contact at the airport and get on their shuttle, and the car pick up/drop off were efficient. A real gem! read more

I've rented cars several times at the Cancun airport from the big name agencies: Budget, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, etc. Each time was a frustrating disappointment. They lure you in with very low teaser rates, but when you arrive they charge you so much more for the required insurance. You feel scammed and hustled since you don't know what's really required in Q.R. versus what they're trying to scare you into purchasing, even after doing your homework in advance. But then my wife and I found Avant on our recent trip to Tulum in April 2019. These people were fantastic! What you are quoted in advance is what you pay, all insurance is included, no hidden fees, no upsells, no shenanigans, no nonsense. The price was great -- US$175 for six days, and there was no charge for my wife as an additional driver. Fredy and the Avant staff were friendly and professional and they had their act together. Their email instructions about what to expect upon arrival at the airport and where to meet their representative were flawless. The shuttle ride was 8 minutes to the lot, and check in was smooth and took 5 minutes. The car was great, but be sure you can drive stick if you reserve an economy car. At drop off we were finished in five minutes and in the shuttle van back to the airport. I will never go with any other rental agency in Cancun! read more

After hearing all the horror stories of renting a car in Cancun we noticed the good reviews about Avant. The price was reasonable and they handled the paperwork quickly and charged us what was posted on our reservation. It included all the insurance and they did not try to add anything. They picked us up at the airport with directions as to where they would be holding up a large sign with our name. The staff was professional and spoke good English. They are small but I would not hesitate to use them again. read more

Avant has been the best rental car agency I've dealt with. Our first time in Mexico, we, unfortunately, rented from Hertz and had a terrible experience, from long wait times to get our car to being upsold on insurance we didn't need and ended up paying double the price we were originally quoted...it was a nightmare! On the other hand, Avant has been the absolute best rental car agency. Avant includes everything in their quote and there are no upsells. What they quote is exactly what you will pay. Their customer service is AMAZING and always super helpful. Once we find their agent/shuttle at the airport they drive you about 5 minutes to their office where you complete all the paperwork and get the keys in about 10 minutes. Hands down the quickest and easier car rental process I've dealt with anywhere. Their staff is always super helpful, they warn you about things going on and even offer to help you negotiate with the police if you're ever pulled over...luckily we've never been pulled over in Mexico but it's nice to have this reassurance when in a foreign country. On our last trip, the airport traffic was really horrible and the shuttle was running late due to the traffic. The staff at the office was kind enough to drive us to the airport in our rental car so we could make our flight on time. Ironically, he told us how he used to work for Hertz but quit due to always having to upsell and the shadiness of the company. We've rented from Avant 5 times now and we will continue to use them as our go-to whenever we visit Mexico. Thanks Avant!!! read more

Can all rental car dealers be like Avant? When arriving in Cancun Intl Airport, you walk past the droves of rental car companies all yelling at the arriving passengers trying to get their business. It was kind of unnerving to be honest and I find that behavior to be untrustworthy. Finally after going through to the "secret" friends and family pickup area, you are greeted by a gentlemen with your name on his placard. True, you have to drive 7 min away to a small building a little off the beaten path, but it was well worth it. We were put at ease immediately upon arriving and within 20 min, we were on the road to Tulum! What they quote is what you pay and everything needed is included in the final cost. I've been screwed by rental car companies and hidden costs one too many times before. The cars are good and the staff is super friendly and helpful, ask for Freddie! :) read more

Well I've flown into Cancun and rented a car 7 times during the past 19 years. Avant- was the best. Upfront costs include everything no surprises. Airport pickup and drop off super fast. No hassles. GO TO THEM read more

By far the best and most reliable company in Cancun, this is my second time renting from them and using the car to drive to Mahahual, 5 hours away. They arrived at the airport to pick us up right on time. Good explanation of where to meet them, outside of arrivals. Excellent car, perfect shape, and such good service, I feel secure with Avant, they do not have anything but good reviews and rightly so. I had a huge problem returning the car, because of unreal traffic approaching the airport, backed up for at least 25k, took 3 hours instead of 50 minutes from Akumal. Avant was so good, they met us at the airport so that we would not miss our flight (instead of returning the car to their location) , did not charge an outrageous amount for the gas when I was not able to fill the car; super people, so helpful. Can't praise them enough! Thank you Avant for helping so much. read more

we had a very pleasant car rental experience with avant. they have very friendly staff members, and they are doing honest business. If you are traveling to Cancun, i highly recommend you to use their car rental services. read more

Avant Rent A Car is a fantastic company! I just rented from them for the eighth time, and it's just better every time. They go above and beyond to ensure that your driving on the Yucatan peninsula is seamless. Freddy gave us his number to call 24 hours if we had any problem. This company has grown and improved over the past 10 years or so that I have known them. They appreciate and take care of their customers with absolute integrity. read more

Everything was exactly as I hoped it would be. Nice, clean car. Very reasonable prices. Insurance was included in the cost. Staff who picked us up at the airport were friendly and helpful. Office staff was responsive to phone calls, texts, and emails. High ratings are deserved. I plan to rent from Avant again on my next trip in December. read more

I originally made a reservation with an in-airport car rental agency, but cancelled upon researching and noting that the quoted price didn't include "required" insurances. (I contacted them and was told that it would be about an additional $40/day.) After some more research and seeing the Yelp reviews I decided to take a chance and use this car rental spot, which I don't regret. Communication (via WhatsApp and e-mail) was good to confirm reservation prior to arrival. E-mail gave clear instructions where to meet their representative, which was very timely and easy to find. Upon getting to the place (only a short drive away), signing their rental agreement was quick, as was the process for inspecting the car, which the representative recommended taking pics to have as reference when returning the car (in the case of any disagreement about the condition of the car). On the road the car had no issues and got us everywhere with no problem. We had no issues or additional charges upon returning the car. Overall, I'd recommend this business and would use it again. I really appreciated the service and that the price that I was quoted when making the reservation was what I payed. read more

I just wanted to say I was soooo worried going to Tulum and finding a car company. I originally had booked with Nu car rental and read bad reviews and I was frantically looking for another car company that could be trusted. I was able to read good reviews regarding Avant Rent a Car and quickly booked with them instead! They made the process so easy for me. They made sure to contact me regarding my flight information to know when I land so they could expect my arrival. They picked my boyfriend and I up from the airport right when we had landed and even texted me to let them know once I got my luggage. Once we had arrived at the car rental location, they were very thorough with the prices, and to make sure I had a time set up for when i was going to drop off my car when I had my flight to go back home. They did such a good job and made me feel safe and like I would be taken care of. Go to them! (: read more

Very efficient & reasonably priced Review content: Avant was very responsive. Emailed clear directions & had reps where they said they'd be. No waiting at pick up or drop off. Their rate includes insurance ( very impt in Mexico). The car was clean & sound. They are reputable and were highly recommended by someone who uses them often. We will continue to use them! read more

Review title: Couldn't Have Been Better Review content: Everything was great and so easy. Just as the very specific directions said, we were met exactly as promised, quickly shuttled to the office, efficiently checked in and out, and were on our way. The car worked perfectly, and was in good shape. Upon return, they were waiting for us with the shuttle ready to go. Check in took less than 2 minutes and we were headed back to the airport. What was quoted is what was charged. Could not have been a better experience for our 5 day rental. We'll do it again. Rented 12/19-12/24 2018 read more

I'll definitely come back here again. These guys don't play games like the other car rental companies (...Hertz). The price they quote is the price you pay and it includes the Mexican mandatory insurance. Trust me go here and avoid getting ripped off at the big names in Cancun! read more

Will not go anywhere else. No hidden fees. English spoken well. There are so many opinions on the internet about what insurance to buy or not. Avant is a one stop shop. Car was great. Price was very good . About 300 US dollars for a week in a full size Jetta. Waiting for us at airport and returned to airport in the car we had. You have to take some kind of shuttle to whichever company from whom you rent. There place might be five minutes farther away but definitely worth it. read more

Renting from Avant was a great experience. They did as advertised on their website. No additional charges or extreme security deposits. Just pay them what they tell you in advance and drive away happy. I would rent from them again and recommend them to anyone. I've heard horror stories about driving in Mexico but it was a fabulous experience for me. I got to see the sights at my pace and not have to ride in a bus on their schedule. It's the only way to go and Avant is the way to do it. Thank your Avante read more

These guys were great! Responded within hours of requesting reservation with quote and once confirmed they sent detailed instructions of where they will pick you up from airport. They showed up on time (and track your flight), drove us to rental site (about 7 min from Cancun airport). Explained everything up front. Made sure everything was working in car and conducted very thorough exam of outside of car for damage. Price was as advertised. Not $3 for 4 days like other companies who will then play the numbers game with a bunch of extra charges. Would 100% use again. read more

This is a terrible agency; the reviews here are not truthful. I relied on these reviews to rent a car. I received an old car, without any power equipment, with scratches all over it. I was charged lots of money on returning the car for damage that either I had not done or had been done when refueling on the way back. It was a tiny scratch for which I was charged almost $100, even though I bought all the insurance.Also, an unauthorized charged appeared on Bill Pocket for almost $200 the same day I returned the car. Beware of this agency!!! read more

I did not actually rent a car with Avant. I had a reservation but the insurance you purchase online is only valid in certain situations and does not cover the tires or the exterior of the car. If anything happens, you are responsible to pay it out of pocket. I have had someone deliberately put a nail in the tire of our rental car in Cabo. I reserved an automatic but received a standard and was told I would need to pay extra, but this was before we were walking around and noting the car damage of which there was a great number of dents and scratches, over 20. If each were not captured, I could tell I was going to be over a barrel when I returned. read more

I have rented several times with Avant It is the best rental experience that I have ever had anywhere. Straight forward no hidden fees or insurance surprises Staff is wonderful and very helpful Airport pickup always on time I would not ever consider renting from anyone else in Cancun. Also the prices are great and vehicles always clean with no problems. Thanks Avant read more

We rented a car in Cancun for six days to visit Mayan ruins. Angelica provided awesome customer service. She was responsive to questions, which I had a lot of, and in addition to the usual (estimate, airport instructions) she gave me tips on driving in the Yucatan, what to do and who to call in a variety of situations and she got us a cab to the ferry when we got back. Staff made sure we had the knowledge we needed about the car and emergency procedures. It was an all-around good experience. read more

This place was legitimate. No hidden fees and no surprises... this company charged me exactly what they said they would. Definitely trustworthy and I would return here for a rental car. read more

It was so nice to walk through the airport - PAST all of the rental counters - knowing that someone from Avant was waiting for us. The employee was right where we had arranged, she took us to their shop nearby, and we were on the road in minutes. Best of all, the price was exactly what we had agreed in advance. Don't fall for the scammers. Go with this trustworthy rental agency. read more