Driving & Road Trips in Mexico

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about importing foreign-plated cars and other vehicles to Mexico—updated regularly

Having and driving your own car in Mexico gives you a lot of transport flexibility. This article describes the costs of owning and running a car in Mexico

Spanish offers a potpourri of different terms to describe paths, streets, roads, and highways. This article provides a practical primer to help you get around

When you drive your car to Mexico, travel with complete peace of mind, by being properly insured. This guide explains how.

Discover the rules for visitors and foreign residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico—as well as for Mexicans driving foreign-plated vehicles here

Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them

Car thieves operate everywhere; this article shares helpful tips and insights to help keep your vehicle and its possessions secure when you're driving in Mexico

When you bring your vehicle to Mexico, be aware that no US or Canadian auto insurance provides the coverage you really need—liability to third parties

You need to obtain a Temporary Import Permit to drive a foreign-plated vehicle into Mexico. This article answers commonly-asked questions about a vehicle TIP

When you’re taking a road trip in Mexico, you often have a choice about which road to take: the freeway or the toll road or highway.

For variety, there's little that can beat the entertainers and purveyors of unwanted services who work the traffic lights of Mexico City

Even today with many modern roads and bridges putting a first-world stamp on major cities, Mexico still has some notorious sign posting