Mexico Insurance FAQs

What is Mexico Insurance?

• Mexico Insurance provides a customer with liability and asset protection necessary to be in compliance with Mexican law while visiting Mexico

Why am I required to purchase it?

• Border Patrol requires a renter to be covered under a Mexico Insurance policy in order to enter Mexico as it provides legal compliance to the renter/occupants and associated vehicle crossing the border

Is it required even if I have a US auto insurance policy?

• Yes, Mexico does not recognize US issued auto insurance policies

What does the insurance cover?

• Liability for injury and/or damages to third parties*
• Collision and comprehensive coverage for the rental vehicle*
• Theft of rental vehicle*
• Medical expenses for vehicle occupants*

What are the additional benefits of Mexico Insurance, in addition to legal compliance?

• Local legal representation of the renter, if necessary
• Transportation of the rental car, if not drivable, to US border for pickup by Hertz

What if I have additional questions?

• For more information, please see a counter agent at your rental location or contact Hertz by phone.

*Coverage limits

• Collision: $300.00 deductible
• Comprehensive Deductible: $1,000.00
• Medical Expense Limit: $75,000.00
• Third Party Liability Limit:  $300,000.00 (Combined Single Limit for injury and/or property damage)