Car Rental in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
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Suzuki Alto
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
RON 44.93
per day
5.7
Poor
No ratings yet
Renault Kwid
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
RON 47.06
per day
7.3
Average
2 reviews
Chevrolet Aveo
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
RON 62.07
per day
4.4
Very Poor
17 reviews
Nissan Versa
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
RON 70.57
per day
5.6
Poor
8 reviews
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Chevrolet Beat
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
RON 74.84
per day
5.4
Poor
16 reviews
Chevrolet Cavalier
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 75.10
per day
7.1
Average
10 reviews
Chevrolet Cavalier
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
RON 161.34
per day
8.1
Very Good
3 reviews
Toyota Hiace
or similar
Manual
15
4
A/C
4
RON 634.67
per day
5.9
Poor
21 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:55 AM on 10/23/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 16 suppliers in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
RON 146 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
RON 5.78 per liter or RON 21.88 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RON 5.52 per liter or RON 20.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
RON 6.19 per liter or RON 23.43 per gallon
Rating
6.7 / 10
Top 20 locations near Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
- Cozumel Airportfrom RON 75.91 per day19.7 km / 12.24 miles away
- Cancun Airportfrom RON 39.53 per day50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
- Cancun (Downtown)from RON 52.86 per day63.6 km / 39.52 miles away
- Cancun Walmartfrom RON 63.85 per day63.8 km / 39.64 miles away
- Cancun Hotel Zonefrom RON 59.99 per day66.1 km / 41.07 miles away
- Merida Airportfrom RON 39.79 per day271.3 km / 168.58 miles away
- Veracruz Airportfrom RON 72.15 per day966.8 km / 600.74 miles away
- Bahias de Huatulco International Airportfrom RON 69.60 per day1,109.6 km / 689.47 miles away
- Puerto Escondido Airportfrom RON 84.10 per day1,181.9 km / 734.4 miles away
- Puebla International Airportfrom RON 71.28 per day1,192.3 km / 740.86 miles away
- Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU)from RON 100.54 per day1,249.1 km / 776.15 miles away
- Benito Juarez International Airportfrom RON 51.90 per day1,260.1 km / 782.99 miles away
- Mexico Penon de los Banosfrom RON 195.73 per day1,261.5 km / 783.86 miles away
- Mexico - Santa Fefrom RON 109.29 per day1,281.2 km / 796.1 miles away
- Queretaro Airportfrom RON 67.16 per day1,364.4 km / 847.8 miles away
- Acapulco Airportfrom RON 76.78 per day1,402.9 km / 871.72 miles away
- San Luis Potosi International Airportfrom RON 67.16 per day1,445.4 km / 898.13 miles away
- Monterrey Airportfrom RON 63.45 per day1,448.9 km / 900.3 miles away
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airportfrom RON 71.28 per day1,548 km / 961.88 miles away
- Aguascalientes Airportfrom RON 66.40 per day1,584.5 km / 984.56 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
C3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
B
Avis
Carretera Federal Cancun-Felipe Carrillo Puerto Mz 73 Lt 4 Ejido Ejido, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
C
M?S Rent a Car
Mex Rent A Car, 10 Avenida Nte. entre 14 N y 16 N, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
D
National
C 3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
E
FOX
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo Calle 8, Lote 10, Entre Av.15-Av.10
When to book in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price RON 115 | A good deal RON 56 | Cheapest supplier Ace Rent a car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
RON 226
RON 113
RON 0
RON 163
in January
Jan
RON 120
in February
Feb
RON 152
in March
Mar
RON 182
in April
Apr
RON 149
in May
May
RON 76
in June
Jun
RON 78
in July
Jul
RON 116
in August
Aug
RON 206
in September
Sep
RON 89
in October
Oct
RON 101
in November
Nov
RON 184
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average RON 75.56 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average RON 205.55 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.
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
2.9
1.4
0
2.6 times in January
Jan
1.2 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.9 times in December
Dec
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 May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
10
5
0
6 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | MEX RENT A CAR, Alamo, Avis, Infinity Car Rental, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | RON 45 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 car |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| MEX RENT A CAR | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Infinity Car Rental | Nissan March | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large car |
| Alamo | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Infinity Car Rental | Nissan Kicks | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Hyundai Creta | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan March | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Nissan Versa | 4 | 3 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Playa del Carmen (Downtown)
6.7
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Dodge Attitude
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18 Jan 2024
Jonas T.
Volkswagen Vento
I walked everywhere bc I didn't take the car.
28 Dec 2023
Peter G.
Kia Soul
Insurance was unexpected. 800 dollars for 6 days was a shock.
20 Dec 2023
Natalia C.
Chevrolet Beat
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 (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 4.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
RON 146
Lowest daily price
RON 45
Total cars available
257
Top 16 suppliers in Playa del Carmen (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
8.7
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.8
RON 99 - RON 363
per day
C3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
9841122007
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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
Avis
8.1
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.3
RON 131 - RON 1,170
per day
Carretera Federal Cancun-Felipe Carrillo Puerto Mz 73 Lt 4 Ejido Ejido, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
+5219848038081
Show 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
M?S Rent a Car
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8.2
RON 131 - RON 1,170
per day
Mex Rent A Car, 10 Avenida Nte. entre 14 N y 16 N, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
+523346242114
Show 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
National
7.9
Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8
RON 104 - RON 360
per day
C 3 Sur 229 Mza 16 Lt 2, Col Centro
+529841122007
Show 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
7.5
Good
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.2
RON 104 - RON 360
per day
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo Calle 8, Lote 10, Entre Av.15-Av.10
+529848732820
Show 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
7.3
Average
6 reviews
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
6.9
RON 107 - RON 303
per day
Calle 6 Norte S/N, Entre 5Th Y 10 Ave, Col Centro
9848031239
Show 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
7.3
Average
2 reviews
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
6.4
RON 46 - RON 314
per day
Av. 10 Nte. 128, Between 2Nd And 4Th Street, Col. Centro. Playa Del Carmen Quintana Roo
+529848030740 / +529988863145
Show 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
7.1
Average
10 reviews
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
6.4
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
5.9
Drop-off speed
6.6
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.6
RON 72 - RON 185
per day
Playa Del Carmen Plaza Tukan
018007095000
Show 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
6.9
Acceptable
Value for money
5.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.3
Car condition
5.7
RON 72 - RON 185
per day
10 Avenida Nte. 130A, Playa de Carmen
+525540003802
6.7
Acceptable
27 reviews
Value for money
5.9
Ease of finding
7
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
5.9
Drop-off speed
7.1
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.1
RON 88 - RON 1,221
per day
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QUINTANA ROO
+529848732820
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
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07:00-20:00
Thu
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
6.0
Below Average
63 reviews
Value for money
5.2
Ease of finding
6.5
Agent helpfulness
5.3
Pick-up speed
4.9
Drop-off speed
6.3
Car cleanliness
6.9
Car condition
6.6
RON 91 - RON 286
per day
5ta Avenida x 14 N y 16 N, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
+523346242114
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Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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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
NUCarrentals
5.9
Poor
21 reviews
Value for money
4.6
Ease of finding
6.5
Agent helpfulness
5
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7
Car cleanliness
6.1
Car condition
5.5
RON 80 - RON 661
per day
LOC 24, MANZANA 81 L1, PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QR
+529848033748
Show 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
Ace Rent a car
5.7
Poor
Value for money
3.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
3.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
4.7
Car condition
4.4
RON 45 - RON 249
per day
Avenida 10, Mza 27 LT 3,
Entre Calle 2 y 4, Col. Centro,
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710
+529988863145 / +529848030740
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
America Car Rental
5.6
Poor
8 reviews
Value for money
3.8
Ease of finding
7.2
Agent helpfulness
4.4
Pick-up speed
6.3
Drop-off speed
7.2
Car cleanliness
5.4
Car condition
4.9
RON 65 - RON 454
per day
Condominio Aldea Thai Local 24 Manzana 81 Lote 1, Entre 26 Nte Y Cozumel, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77700 Playa Del Carmen, Q.R.
+529848033748
Show 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
Keddy
5.4
Poor
16 reviews
Value for money
5.4
Ease of finding
5.5
Agent helpfulness
5.7
Pick-up speed
4.9
Drop-off speed
5.2
Car cleanliness
5.7
Car condition
5.5
RON 75 - RON 147
per day
Calle 8 Lote 10 Entre Av. 15 y Av. 10, Centro, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
+529848732820
Show 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
Thrifty
4.4
Very Poor
17 reviews
Value for money
4.5
Ease of finding
3.8
Agent helpfulness
4.8
Pick-up speed
2.2
Drop-off speed
3.4
Car cleanliness
6.5
Car condition
5.8
RON 61 - RON 316
per day
Av. 10 Norte, esquina 14 Norte Bis, Tucan Plaza, Zona Centro, 77717 Playa del Carmen, Q.R
+52018007095000 / +525591289000
Show 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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