Car Rental in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Nissan March or similar


$12.91 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar


$14.70 per day
Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar


$15.37 per day
Intermediate
MG 5 or similar


$23.15 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or similar


$30.46 per day
Full-size
Volkswagen Jetta or similar


$32.25 per day
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra or similar


$42.56 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Jetta or similar


$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%
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
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19.7 km / 12.2 miles away
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
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63.6 km / 39.5 miles away
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63.8 km / 39.6 miles away
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66.1 km / 41.1 miles away
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271.3 km / 168.6 miles away
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966.8 km / 600.7 miles away
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1,109.6 km / 689.5 miles away
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1,181.9 km / 734.4 miles away
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1,192.3 km / 740.9 miles away
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1,249.1 km / 776.2 miles away
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1,260.1 km / 783 miles away
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1,364.4 km / 847.8 miles away
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1,402.9 km / 871.7 miles away
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1,445.4 km / 898.1 miles away
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1,448.9 km / 900.3 miles away
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1,548 km / 961.9 miles away
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1,584.5 km / 984.6 miles away
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1,630.8 km / 1,013.3 miles away
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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)
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.
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)
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
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.
JT
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Vento
1/18/24
I walked everywhere bc I didn't take the car.
PG
Canada
Kia Soul
12/28/23
Insurance was unexpected. 800 dollars for 6 days was a shock.
NC
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
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
+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
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
+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
+525540003802
10 Avenida Nte. 130A, Playa de Carmen
$25 - $261

Budget
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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