Cancun car hire Important safety advices and suggestions

Tips and Precautions When Renting a Car in Cancun, Mexico

It is always useful to study the terms and conditions of your Cancun car rental agency. Especially be sure to check well the car you get from your Cancun car rental company for any scratches, stains and dents.
Make sure they are all marked in the form (Hoja de Inspection, Inspection slip) and you won't be later charged for scratches caused by previous customer.

Licence Plates in Cancun, Mexico

When using a Cancun car rental remember that in Mexico the police will remove the licence plates from your car for parking or other minor offence.
Cancun car rental companies are charging an additional fee for the inconvenience of dealing with it.
The problem is, that there are cases when clients of Cancun car rental agencies get their rented cars without plates and with a paper sign only. Insist on having this stated and confirmed in your Inspection Slip.

Gas Station Scam - Mexico

Most Cancun car rental agencies will give you your car with full tank.
You are expected to return the car with full tank too.
There were several cases that gas station personel in Cancun tried to charge foreign driver a higher sum by not reseting the last driver's total at the pump.
Pay attention to it when filling your car.

Car Theft in Cancun, Mexico

Car theft is not unheard of in Cancun, Mexico.
It is common for tourists using car rentals to get distracted and forget to lock the car or close all windows.
Be careful. Do not leave valuables and documents in the car and if you have to, leave your luggage in the less visible place.
Make sure, you have a good car rental insurance in Mexico - it's worth it...

Road Accidents in Cancun, Mexico

Drive safely and follow the speed limits (you get the limit in miles by multiplying the kilometers by 6 and dropping the last 0).
In case of an accident the Mexican laws consider you guilty until proven innocent.
Your Cancun car rental will hardly provide any help and is up to you to be insured.

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