Ernesto's Rental

Ernesto's Rental has been hiring scooters, Jeeps and buggies on Cozumel for years from a waterfront spot on the south hotel-zone road, across from the Park Royal hotel. It trades on price rather than polish, and the team will often meet arriving customers near the ferry port to hand over the vehicle.

Rates And What's Included

Rates are agreed directly and sit at the budget end of the island market, with manual-transmission vehicles cheaper than automatics. Confirm the exact figure, the return time and whether fuel is included before you commit, and get it in writing or over WhatsApp so there is a record.

Insurance And Deposit

Ask whether the quote is liability-only, what collision cover costs per day and what the deductible is. Take photos or a walk-around video of the vehicle at pickup and again when you drop it back, including the roof, the spare and the tyres on a Jeep.

Good To Know

Manual gearboxes are common in the cheaper Jeeps here, so say up front if you can only drive an automatic. The company's old web address is no longer under its control, so book by phone, WhatsApp or in person rather than through a search result.

Getting There

Carretera Costera Sur Km 4, Zona Hotelera Sur, on the seaward side of the road opposite the Park Royal, a few minutes south of the cruise piers.