Car Rental in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)

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Downtown, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
Suzuki Alto or similar
Suzuki Alto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ace Rent a car
€12.12 per day
Compact
Ford Figo or similar
Ford Figo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Infinity Car Rental
€16.49 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Vento or similar
Volkswagen Vento
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€22.10 per day
Intermediate
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Chevrolet Aveo
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
€22.76 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€22.91 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Cavalier or similar
Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€27.41 per day
Luxury Van
Toyota Sienna or similar
Toyota Sienna
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€138.44 per day
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 15
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
America Car Rental
€193.19 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:54 PM on 7/10/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
€57 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
6.7 / 10
Average gas price
€1.12 per liter or €4.26 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.10 per liter or €4.17 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.19 per liter or €4.52 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
€32.02
January
€24.02
February
€29.77
March
€35.76
April
€29.27
May
€16.54
June
€21.81
July
€18.86
August
€13.89
September
€14.16
October
€19.92
November
€36.16
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average €13.89 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €36.16 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 14 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
6
January
6
February
7
March
7
April
4
May
14
June
8
July
7
August
7
September
8
October
4
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Playa del Carmen (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
222%
January
104%
February
125%
March
50%
April
54%
May
21%
June
72%
July
190%
August
50%
September
79%
October
68%
November
165%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers MEX RENT A CAR, Alamo, Avis, Infinity Car Rental, NUCarrentals
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price €12 per day
Cheapest supplier Ace Rent a car

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis Chevrolet Aveo 4 1 Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
MEX RENT A CAR MG 5 5 2 Large cars
NUCarrentals Chevrolet Aveo 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Renault Logan 4 2 Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
Infinity Car Rental Nissan March 4 2 Small cars
Alamo Volkswagen Virtus 4 2 Large cars
Avis Nissan March 5 1 Small cars
Alamo Hyundai Creta 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Vento
1/18/24
I walked everywhere bc I didn't take the car.
Canada
Kia Soul
12/28/23
Insurance was unexpected. 800 dollars for 6 days was a shock.
Australia
Chevrolet Beat
12/20/23
Road trip from Playa Del Carmen to Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Merida, Rio Lagartos and many cenotes on the way

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
4.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
€56.93
Lowest daily price
€12.12
Total cars available
239

Top 16 suppliers in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 3 reviews
9841122007
C3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
€26 - €37
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
+5219848038081
Carretera Federal Cancun-Felipe Carrillo Puerto Mz 73 Lt 4 Ejido Ejido, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
€31 - €163
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
National
National
Average 7.9 / 2 reviews
+529841122007
C 3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
€27 - €46
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+529848732820
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo Calle 8, Lote 10, Entre Av.15-Av.10
€27 - €46
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
Alamo
Average 7.4 / 6 reviews
9848031239
Calle 6 Norte S/N, Entre 5Th Y 10 Ave, Col Centro
€28 - €66
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
Infinity Car Rental
Infinity Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 2 reviews
+529848030740 / +529988863145
Av. 10 Nte. 128, Between 2Nd And 4Th Street, Col. Centro. Playa Del Carmen Quintana Roo
€16 - €188
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7 / 10 reviews
018007095000
Playa Del Carmen Plaza Tukan
€23 - €61
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Flexways
Flexways
Below average 6.8 / 0 reviews
+525540003802
10 Avenida Nte. 130A, Playa de Carmen
€23 - €61
Europcar
Below average 6.7 / 26 reviews
+529848732820
Calle 8, Lote 10, Entre Av. 15 Y Av. 10, Col. Centro, Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
€37 - €138
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:00
Budget
Budget
Below average 6.3 / 6 reviews
529988031901
Av 10 Sur Plaza Paraiso
€37 - €138
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 16:00
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Poor 5.9 / 21 reviews
+529848033748
LOC 24, MANZANA 81 L1, PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QR
€39 - €518
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
MEX RENT A CAR
Poor 5.8 / 62 reviews
+523346242114
5ta Avenida x 14 N y 16 N, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
€27 - €62
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
America Car Rental
America Car Rental
Poor 5.7 / 7 reviews
+529848033748
Condominio Aldea Thai Local 24 Manzana 81 Lote 1, Entre 26 Nte Y Cozumel, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77700 Playa Del Carmen, Q.R.
€24 - €208
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Poor 5.7 / 0 reviews
+529988863145 / +529848030740
Avenida 10, Mza 27 LT 3, Entre Calle 2 y 4, Col. Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710
€12 - €149
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.4 / 16 reviews
+529848732820
Calle 8 Lote 10 Entre Av. 15 y Av. 10, Centro, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
€23 - €26
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
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07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Poor 4.4 / 17 reviews
+52018007095000 / +525591289000
Av. 10 Norte, esquina 14 Norte Bis, Tucan Plaza, Zona Centro, 77717 Playa del Carmen, Q.R
€21 - €114
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
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