You will find references to rules of conduct on Mexican roads in your travel documents after booking. In general, Mexican roads (especially toll roads) are much better than expected.
Helpful and humorous tips for driving in Mexico can be found here for download:
Driving A La Mexicana
Preliminary programme
Programme after the trip
After your Mexican roundtrip by rental car in the footsteps of the Mayas and Aztecs we recommend a prolongation of your vacation (from 3 to 5 days) at one of the countless white sand beaches of the Caribbean in order to relax and digest the impressions of your journey.
In the lower part of the configurator you find options for beach hotels.
Here you also find an overview of beach hotels according to category:
- MAIN THING: AFFORDABLE > show
- CABAÑAHOTELS (small resorts in bungalow style) > show
- ALL-INCLUSIVE-RESORTS > show
Is driving around in Mexico safe enough? How are the roads in Mexico?Mexico is a safe country to travel around by rental car. The roads are better (and getting better every time) than one could imagine and Mexicans drive with caution, although they do it not so much because they follow the rules but because they are tactful. A 4x4 vehicle is not needed, but you do need to look out for any unforeseen speedbumps (topes) to avoid any unexpected bumps at high speed. Our logisitc information will be provided in the travel documents; taking into consideration the estimated travel times will help you prepare mentally for each leg of the route.
Will I get street maps? What are the best/safest places to park? You will receive a detailed street map of Mexico. You can also rent a GPS (in English or German). All our partner hotels have their own parking space or a special agreement with a parking space close by. At the archeological sites, museums and other sights you should always make sure to leave the car in a parking lot or a parking space with some security (you will normally have to pay a small fee). We strongly advise you not to park in the streets of any city, since parking rules are not easy to understand and differ from state to state. Parking lots (Estacionamiento Público) are good options to park your car safely.
What costs for petrol and road taxes should I expect for my trip? With the rental car trip Aztecs and Maya you will drive about 2,500 kilometers through Mexico. Petrol has a costs of 0.50 Euro per liter approx. much lower then in Europe. Prices in Mexico are quite stable. The total costs for the petrol during a trip depend definitely on the car, the use of the car and the extra trips yu make besides the programme we planned for you.
We advise you to take the 'Cuota' roads, the federal highways where one should pay road taxes for. These are in better conditions and you will get faster from A to B then driving over the 'Libres'. Federal highways are normally indicated with a 'D' as for example MEX95D.
For a tour you will not spend more then 800 Pesos on road taxes, which is roughly 50 Euro.
Do I need the international driver's license in Mexico?No. You can easily drive the rented car with the driver's license from your country.
Skeptical about internet bookings?Only with Mextrotter: Travel first, pay afterwards! By paying only 4% extra you enjoy your trip first and pay within 7 days after you go back home.
How do I book with Mextrotter? After choosing your desired trip(s) on our website you will receive a non-binding offer which you can book simply by reply e-mail. Please include the reference number (= tourcode) in your mail. By doing so you will receive access to your personal travel portal, where you can enter the passengers' personal dates so we can book the flights that may be included in the offer.
For further information consider our Booking Memo Sheet.
When is the best time to travel to Mexico?You can travel to Mexico throughout the whole year. As a traveller you are probably a bit worried about the rainy season spoiling the pleasure of your travel. As Europeans you may associate rain with wind, coolness, damp weather and staying inside your house. However, this is different in Mexico.
First of all, during the rainy season in Mexico it seldom rains during the day; it mainly rains during the night. The rain falls down as short, strong showers and it hardly cools down the country: it remains warm. For all these reasons, we recommend you not to plan your trip to Mexico solely on the basis of the rainy season. However, if you still do not want to travel around during the rainy season, you can best do so from November to March.
What costs should I calculate per day (food, drinks)?Be aware that the price level in Mexico is approximately 40% lower than in Europe. In other words: food and drinks cost about half the price (excluding table wine, which is quite expensive in Mexico). A guide for personal meal expenses could be 15 to 30 Euro per person per day. The exact amount you spend per day depends on your drinking and eating habits.
