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
Nissan March or similar
Nissan March
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Infinity Car Rental
$12.91 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ace Rent a car
$14.70 per day
Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$15.37 per day
Intermediate
MG 5 or similar
MG 5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
MEX RENT A CAR
$23.15 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or similar
Volkswagen Virtus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$30.46 per day
Full-size
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$32.25 per day
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$42.56 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$49.55 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:39 PM on 5/5/25. 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
$28 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
$1.25 per liter or $4.74 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.23 per liter or $4.67 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.34 per liter or $5.06 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Cozumel Airport from $13.80 per day
    19.7 km / 12.2 miles away
  2. Cancun Airport from $13.54 per day
    50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
  3. Downtown from $36.53 per day
    63.6 km / 39.5 miles away
  4. Cancun Walmart from $19.32 per day
    63.8 km / 39.6 miles away
  5. Cancun Hotel Zone from $14.11 per day
    66.1 km / 41.1 miles away
  6. Merida Airport from $12.91 per day
    271.3 km / 168.6 miles away
  7. Veracruz Airport from $14.81 per day
    966.8 km / 600.7 miles away
  8. Bahias de Huatulco International Airport from $14.09 per day
    1,109.6 km / 689.5 miles away
  9. Puerto Escondido Airport from $17.30 per day
    1,181.9 km / 734.4 miles away
  10. Puebla International Airport from $14.81 per day
    1,192.3 km / 740.9 miles away
  11. Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) from $23.91 per day
    1,249.1 km / 776.2 miles away
  12. Mexico City International Airport from $14.48 per day
    1,260.1 km / 783 miles away
  13. Queretaro Airport from $14.09 per day
    1,364.4 km / 847.8 miles away
  14. Acapulco Airport from $15.77 per day
    1,402.9 km / 871.7 miles away
  15. San Luis Potosi International Airport from $13.98 per day
    1,445.4 km / 898.1 miles away
  16. Monterrey Airport from $14.09 per day
    1,448.9 km / 900.3 miles away
  17. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport from $14.63 per day
    1,548 km / 961.9 miles away
  18. Aguascalientes Airport from $13.80 per day
    1,584.5 km / 984.6 miles away
  19. Zacatecas International Airport from $13.80 per day
    1,630.8 km / 1,013.3 miles away
  20. Guadalajara Airport from $15.19 per day
    1,689.3 km / 1,049.7 miles away

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)
$35.96
January
$26.97
February
$33.50
March
$40.15
April
$26.02
May
$21.80
June
$23.19
July
$21.17
August
$14.00
September
$15.90
October
$22.36
November
$40.59
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $14.00 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $40.59 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 July the average rental period is 9 days, while in November, 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
6
May
8
June
9
July
7
August
8
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 September.
Monthly searches in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
190%
January
90%
February
112%
March
44%
April
93%
May
103%
June
93%
July
165%
August
40%
September
68%
October
59%
November
143%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers MEX RENT A CAR, Alamo, Avis, NUCarrentals, Infinity Car Rental
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price $13 per day
Cheapest supplier Infinity Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
MEX RENT A CAR Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
Avis Chevrolet Aveo 4 1 Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR MG 5 5 2 Large cars
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
NUCarrentals Chevrolet Aveo 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Chevrolet Aveo 4 1 Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
NUCarrentals Volkswagen Golf 4 2 Medium cars
Infinity Car Rental Nissan March 4 2 Small cars
MEX RENT A CAR Nissan X-Trail 5 3 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
8.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
4.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$27.62
Lowest daily price
$12.91
Total cars available
211

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

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
9841122007
C3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
$31 - $57
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
09:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 18:00
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+529848794844
Palmares Condo Rentals, Av. Constituyentes Local 1, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Estado de México, Mexico
$31 - $57
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
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 3 reviews
+5219848038081
Carretera Federal Cancun-Felipe Carrillo Puerto Mz 73 Lt 4 Ejido Ejido, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
$30 - $171
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
National
National
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
+529841122007
C 3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
$31 - $54
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
09:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 18:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+529848732820
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo Calle 8, Lote 10, Entre Av.15-Av.10
$31 - $54
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
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.2 / 6 reviews
9848031239
Calle 6 Norte S/N, Entre 5Th Y 10 Ave, Col Centro
$27 - $48
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Infinity Car Rental
Infinity Car Rental
Average 7 / 2 reviews
+529848030740 / +529988863145
Av. 10 Nte. 128, Between 2Nd And 4Th Street, Col. Centro. Playa Del Carmen Quintana Roo
$13 - $110
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
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7 / 10 reviews
018007095000
Playa Del Carmen Plaza Tukan
$41 - $112
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
Europcar
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.
$25 - $261
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
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:00
Flexways
Flexways
Below average 6.5 / 0 reviews
+525540003802
10 Avenida Nte. 130A, Playa de Carmen
$25 - $261
Budget
Budget
Below average 6.1 / 6 reviews
529988031901
Av 10 Sur Plaza Paraiso
$25 - $261
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
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 16:00
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Poor 5.8 / 21 reviews
+529848033748
LOC 24, MANZANA 81 L1, PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QR
$36 - $149
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
MEX RENT A CAR
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
$22 - $72
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
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Poor 5.4 / 0 reviews
+529988863145 / +529848030740
Avenida 10, Mza 27 LT 3, Entre Calle 2 y 4, Col. Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710
$14 - $173
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
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.3 / 16 reviews
+529848732820
Calle 8 Lote 10 Entre Av. 15 y Av. 10, Centro, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
$15 - $29
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
Sat:
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
$37 - $173
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

Highly recommended by our customers

May 11, 2025
Simple, fast, reliable
Simple, fast, reliable
Bogdan
May 11, 2025
SIMPLE AND CLEAR
SIMPLE AND CLEAR
VINCENZO CUBELLI
May 11, 2025
Great island
Great island and people
Wouter van Apeldoorn
May 11, 2025
very good job
very good job
Vincent Machefert
May 11, 2025
Very convenient pick up and handover at…
Very convenient pick up and handover at the airport , car in top notch condition , agent Hicham offered great support
Hamza Benslimane
May 11, 2025
Easy to book used before and all worked…
Easy to book used before and all worked so well
Tom Glanville
May 11, 2025
The user interface was intuitive and I…
The user interface was intuitive and I could quickly find a suitable car at a preferred pick up place.
Chris Chan
May 11, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
Loucas
May 11, 2025
easy to book
easy to book
Richard Keely
May 11, 2025
quick and easy process
quick and easy process
Agata
May 11, 2025
Everything was easy.
Everything was easy.
Kimmo
May 11, 2025
Simple and Quick
Simple and Quick
Richard Marcus
May 11, 2025
all informations are OKAY
It is so easy for me
Maura Calefati
May 11, 2025
Great deal
great deal, low cost, reliable rentals and swift booking
Nasser
May 11, 2025
Easy to use
Very easy preezy
Sarthak Bhatnagar
May 11, 2025
the service and price
the service and price
DANIEL SABAG

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