Rental requirements for Budget at SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Budget at SJD?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Budget deposit at SJD?
- Deposit varies
- Does Budget at SJD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Budget at SJD?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver’s license, official identification and a credit card in the driver’s name are required.
- Requirements can vary by office and vehicle category; exact SJD category exceptions were not separately published.
- 21+; drivers ages 21-24 can rent with a young-driver surcharge.
- The credit card used for the security deposit must be in the driver’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 valid driver’s license is required. Foreign renters may use their valid home-country license.
Passport
International renters must present a passport; Mexican residents can present INE.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Budget Mexico says a valid foreign home-country license is accepted while current; an international license is also accepted but is not stated as mandatory.
Card in renter's name
The credit card used for the security deposit must be in the driver’s name.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Official identification is required in addition to the valid 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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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 passport identification in addition to a valid driver’s license.
View 2 official sources
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?
If you booked directly on the current Budget Mexico transparent rate, liability plus damage/theft protection are already included in your chosen Lite/Plus/Prime package, so you should not need to buy extra insurance at pickup. Third-party bookings can differ.
Third-party liability
Current Budget Plus direct-rate promotion publishes third-party liability up to 1.5 million MXN; a universal limit for every package was not separately published.
Damage protection (CDW / LDW)
Deposit impact
Basic cover: Lite: 15,000 MXN security deposit.
Fuller protection: Plus: 3,000 MXN. Prime: 0 MXN under current direct-package terms.
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
Lite: 15,000 MXN security deposit.
Deposit with fuller protection
Plus: 3,000 MXN. Prime: 0 MXN under current direct-package terms.
Liability details
Mexico liability coverage is required. Current direct Budget Mexico Lite/Plus/Prime packages include third-party liability, but third-party/OTA reservations should be checked separately.
Damage waiver details
Current direct Lite, Plus and Prime packages include damage and theft protection at different deductible levels. Whether the same inclusion applies to a third-party/OTA reservation depends on the booking.
Outside liability proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Optional counter products
Direct renters choose among Lite, Plus and Prime protection levels; higher packages reduce deductible and deposit exposure.
Booking channel
The transparent package/deposit structure is published for current Budget Mexico direct rates. Confirm inclusions for third-party/OTA bookings.
View 3 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Current Budget Mexico requirements require a credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit; debit and cash are not accepted for the deposit.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Current direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime).
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; drivers ages 21-24 can rent with a young-driver surcharge.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Requirements can vary by office and vehicle category; exact SJD category exceptions were not separately published.
Compare rental companies at SJD
- 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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Sources & corrections
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