Car
To enter the country in a private car, you will require a Temporary Import Permit, which you can obtain by showing a vehicle ownership document, your driver’s license, passport, a fee ( around US$27 for an ordinary car, US$45 for a camper) and deposit. The permits are good for 180 days, during which time you can drive your car out of Mexico and return.
By accessing your vehicle Upon entering Mexico in your vehicle you must select one of the following tracks:
Self-declaration. Additional choose when you bring your personal luggage merchandise, or when you exceed the amount of your franchise.
Nothing to declare. It is only choose when you bring your luggage and do not exceed your franchise.
Insurance: if your auto insurance policies don't cover Mexico, a Mexican policy is available from numerous agencies on either side of every border post.
You can drive in Baja California, western Sonora and the free zone (25km from the border) without any special formality.
Driving licences from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and most European countries are valid in Mexico, also you can use your International Driving Licence available from motoring organizations (AAA in the US, CAA in Canada, AA in Britain).
If you require any assistance while driving, you may call the
Green Angels’ number (078), who will provide free assistance. They offer emergency services, first aid and information on road conditions.
Car rentals
Major U.S. car rental companies –FOX, Alamo, Avis, Dollar and Hertz– operate in Mexico.
Car rental with special discount online click here
Border Crossings: There are some forthy frontier posts along the US-Mexico border. The main ones, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week: San diego California/Tijuana Baja California, Calexico California/Mexicali Baja California, Nogales Arizona/Nogales Sonora, Douglas Arizona/Agua Prieta Sonora, El Paso Texas/Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua, Laredo Texas/Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Brownsville Texas/Matamoros Tamaulipas.