Around US$48 depending on the exchange rate. Usually included in the air fare, otherwise payable at the airport.

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Main ports: Acapulco (www.apiacapulcoport.com), Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel (www.apiqroo.com.mx), Manzanillo (www.puertomanzanillo.com.mx), Mazatlán (www.puertomazatlan.com.mx), Puerto Vallarta (www.puertodevallarta.com.mx), Tampico (www.puertodetampico.com.mx) and Zihuatanejo/Ixtap.

Drivers crossing the border into Mexico in private cars or US hire cars must present originals and photocopies of the current car registration and a current driving licence to obtain an automobile permit, valid for the length of stay specified on their tourist card (maximum of 180 days). The cost of this should be charged to a credit card to avoid leaving a large cash deposit.

Mexican car insurance is also compulsory - extensions to US policies are not valid. You can buy insurance through agencies on the US side of the border but better deals are available through online brokers.