Mexico Car Rental Market : Market Research By Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
To rent a car in Mexico, a person
must have credit card, driver’s license, and passport. The minimum age to rent
a car is 21 years and a valid driver’s license of at least 2 years is
mandatory. The maximum age is 75 years and surcharges are applicable for drivers
under the age of 25. The concept is gaining traction owing to the
growing demand for flexibility and convenience among the general
population. Increasing presence of international and domestic tourists is
driving the car rental market growth in Mexico. According to the Mexican
Secretary of Tourism, SECTUR, nearly 40 million tourists visited Mexico in 2017
and the number continues to grow at a rate of approximately 4 million a year.
As a result of which a number of intermediaries and airlines are increasingly
including car rental services as part of their product portfolio in order to
attract more consumers.
With growing propensity towards
travelling to places where public transport is not available, car rental is
finding its way. For an instance, Yucatan is a place especially suited to
driving owing to many beaches and intriguing villages situated at a good distance
from the main road. Thus, the market is expected to grow at a steady pace in
the country owing to the constant growth of the overall tourism industry. However,
third-party liability coverage is a mandatory insurance that the government
traffic regulations required for all the drivers in Mexico. The rental agencies
charge excessively for the vehicle insurance which is
not often clarified in the initial stages which is acting as a
restraint for the market. Emerging cab sharing services in the country in the
upcoming years may also hinder the Mexico car rental market
growth.Market
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MEXICO CAR RENTAL MARKET FORECAST, US$ BILLION,FROM 2017 TO 2023
Mexico Car
Rental Market by Mode of Booking
By mode of booking, the Mexico
car rental market is segmented as online and offline. Online mode of booking
holds a significantly large share in this market and this mode is expected to
show an impressive growth over the forecast period. Increasing internet
penetration and proliferation of smartphones are two of the factors driving the
adoption of online mode of booking in the Mexico car rental market. Offline
mode also holds a good share in this market and is expected to continue showing
a good growth over the projected period.
MEXICO CAR RENTAL MARKET SHARE, BY MODE OF
BOOKING, 2017
Increasing Business Activities in The Mexico
Increasing business activities in
Mexico is leading to increased business travels in the country. According to
Global Business travel Association (GBTA), business travel in Mexico
contributed $273.5 billion pesos in Mexican GDP. Travelers spent an
average of $11,472 pesos per trip including $956 on ground transportation.
Favorable regulations for foreigners to do business in the country are boosting
business travels in the country. According to Mexican Law, foreigners can own
100% of a Mexican Corporation and open their business in Mexico. This is
driving the demand for car rental in the country as it is a preferred choice of
commuting by the business travelers. The deficiencies of the local
transportation along with the security and complexity of some cities encourage
travelers to opt for the services of car rental company. Increasing
incidences of violence towards local as well as foreign nationals in the
country is another major factor that concerns the foreign
travelers about their safety with many choosing these rental services
over taxis and pool rides to ensure safe trips during their stay and
business travels.
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