Rental requirements for Alamo at SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Alamo at SJD?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Alamo deposit at SJD?
- $700–$1,400 by vehicle. Additional $2,500 authorization may apply if Alamo TPL is declined.
- Does Alamo at SJD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Alamo at SJD?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
$700–$1,400 by vehicle
Additional $2,500 authorization may apply if Alamo TPL is declined.
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver’s license, official identification/passport and a credit card in the renter’s name are required.
- Authorization is $700 for many car classes, $900 for Premium, and $1,400 for Vans/SUVs/Specialty.
- 21-75; a young-renter fee applies ages 21-24.
- The qualifying credit card must be in the renter’s name.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
A full and valid driver’s license from the country of origin is required.
Passport
The SJD payment policy requires a passport in addition to the qualifying credit card; renter requirements also require official identification.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An international driver’s license is required if the home-country driver’s license is not in the Roman alphabet.
Card in renter's name
The qualifying credit card must be in the renter’s name.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Official identification/passport is required in addition to the driver’s license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
International renters need valid license and identification; an IDP is required when the license is not in the Roman alphabet.
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Mexico insurance & counter costs
Required liability is not the same as optional damage protection. Booking channel can change what is already included.
What coverage is required at pickup?
You must have Mexico-valid third-party liability. At Alamo SJD, buy Alamo TPL unless you bring liability proof Alamo accepts as valid in Mexico. CDW-TP/APP are optional.
Third-party liability
The available official source does not state the exact SJD TPL policy limit.
Damage protection (CDW / LDW)
Deposit impact
Basic cover: $700-$1,400 USD authorization by class plus rental charges; add $2,500 USD if Alamo TPL is declined using accepted own Mexico liability proof.
Fuller protection: Exact APP/full-protection authorization was not separately published.
Deposit differs with basic required cover versus fuller protection — see details.
See insurance & counter-cost detailsCredit-card coverage, outside liability proof, deposits, optional products and sources
Credit-card damage coverage
Extra counter coverage
Deposit with basic / required cover
$700-$1,400 USD authorization by class plus rental charges; add $2,500 USD if Alamo TPL is declined using accepted own Mexico liability proof.
Deposit with fuller protection
Exact APP/full-protection authorization was not separately published.
Liability details
TPL is required in Mexico. Alamo TPL must be purchased unless the renter presents valid current liability insurance explicitly covering Mexico that Alamo accepts. Third-party travel-site liability and U.S. credit/debit-card liability are not accepted.
Damage waiver details
CDW-TP is optional. If purchased, a deductible of up to $3,500 USD applies; if declined, the renter is responsible for the full value of vehicle damage. APP bundles CDW-TP, DP, PAI, TPL and RSP with no deductible.
Outside liability proof
Accepted under the rental company's liability conditions. See liability details and official sources.
Optional counter products
CDW-TP, APP, PAI and roadside protection are optional beyond the required TPL unless accepted Mexico liability proof is presented.
View 2 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Debit/check cards are not accepted at pickup. A credit card in the renter’s name is required.
- Deposit / hold
- $700–$1,400 by vehicle
Credit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21-75; a young-renter fee applies ages 21-24.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Authorization is $700 for many car classes, $900 for Premium, and $1,400 for Vans/SUVs/Specialty.
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- Not accepted
- Deposit
- $700–$1,400 by vehicle
- Credit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime).
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Preauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Not accepted | $700–$1,400 by vehicleCredit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Avis | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups. | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime). | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW. | Not published | 18 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesPreauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit. | Conditional | 18 |
| National | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group. | Not published | 21 |
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