Transport in Mexico

This article describes the rules and procedures and key points you need to know when you plan to bring your foreign-plated car to Mexico

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

As you plan your road trip in Mexico, this article offers insights, local knowledge, and practical tips to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey

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

Permanent Residents can't get a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for their vehicles; however, drivers don't need a TIP if their vehicle remains in a Free Zone

Renting a car in Mexico provides freedom and flexibility to explore the country

Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico

Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red

When you drive your US or Canadian plated vehicle to Mexico, it must remain legally registered and insured in its home country

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.

The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing.  Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each year

Detailed articles packed with local knowledge and insights for anyone who intends to drive in or take a road trip across Mexico