Right lads, got a mad one for you. I'm heading over to Mexico with a mate who's shooting a little indie food documentary, and we're chasing abuelas in tiny pueblos, not the touristy taco spots. A tour bus ain't gonna cut it when we need to be at someone's kitchen by sunrise. What's the best way to sort a reliable motor for this kind of caper?

 

For a shoot schedule that depends on grannies and their wood-fired comales, you absolutely cannot be waiting on chicken buses that show up whenever they feel like it. Grabbing a proper SUV is the move, you will be hauling cameras, tripods, and probably a crate of fresh mangoes through some seriously rutted backroads. Having a confirmed rent a car deal ready before you land in Mexico means you can hit the ground running straight from the airport, which is a lifesaver when you have a tight filming timeline. You can browse the options for a decent 4x4 for your project here https://getrentacar.com/en-US/mexico .

 

Get a motor with a proper boot cover or tinted windows. The last thing you want is leaving a glaringly obvious camera bag visible on the back seat while you nip into a market, it is just begging for a smashed window.