Car Hire in Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Economy
Nissan March or comparable
£9.75 per day
City Centre
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
£11.09 per day
City Centre
Mini
Chevrolet Beat or comparable
£11.60 per day
City Centre
Intermediate
MG 5 or comparable
£17.48 per day
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City Centre
Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or comparable
£22.99 per day
City Centre
Full-size
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
£24.35 per day
City Centre
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra or comparable
£32.13 per day
City Centre
Premium
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
£37.41 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:39 on 05/05/2025. 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
Dialing code
+52
Average car hire price
£21 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£0.94 per litre or £3.57 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.93 per litre or £3.51 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.01 per litre or £3.80 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Playa del Carmen
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Playa del Carmen and drop off in another city include:
- From Playa del Carmen to Cancún - 132 offers from £15.83 per day
- From Playa del Carmen to Tulum - 53 offers from £18.42 per day
- From Playa del Carmen to Mérida - 61 offers from £23.09 per day
- From Playa del Carmen to Chetumal - 10 offers from £29.29 per day
Top 5 cities near Playa del Carmen
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles
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271.3 km / 168.6 miles
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1,260.1 km / 783 miles
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1,689.3 km / 1,049.7 miles
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2,422.8 km / 1,505.5 miles
Top 5 locations near Playa del Carmen
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles
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271.3 km / 168.6 miles
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1,260.1 km / 783 miles
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1,689.3 km / 1,049.7 miles
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2,422.8 km / 1,505.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Playa del Carmen the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Playa del Carmen fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Playa del Carmen
The best month to hire a car in Playa del Carmen is October (when the average price is £14.20 per day). This is 40% less than the yearly average and 59% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £34.35).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Playa del Carmen?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in November, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Playa del Carmen
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Playa del Carmen?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Playa del Carmen is January, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Playa del Carmen by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 9 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | MEX RENT A CAR, Avis, Alamo, NUCarrentals, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £10 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Infinity Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 |
| Avis | Nissan March | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| NUCarrentals | Chevrolet Aveo | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Aveo | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Chevrolet Aveo | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| NUCarrentals | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
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.
ND
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
11/04/2024
We went to Tulum. ‘Car wash’ cenote was the highlight, and Ziggys beach bar for vibes and service!!
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
4.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
20
Average daily price
£20.85
Lowest daily price
£9.75
Total cars available
300
Top 20 suppliers in Playa del Carmen in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
£23 - £43
Avis
3 locations
£22 - £129
SIXT
2 locations
£24 - £35
National
1 location
£24 - £41
U-Save
1 location
£24 - £41
FOX
1 location
£24 - £41
Alamo
2 locations
£21 - £36
Hertz
4 locations
£40 - £164
Priceless
1 location
£40 - £164
Dollar
2 locations
£28 - £131
Infinity Car Rental
1 location
£10 - £83
Europcar
3 locations
£19 - £197
Flexways
2 locations
£19 - £197
Budget
3 locations
£19 - £197
Firefly
1 location
£19 - £197
NUCarrentals
1 location
£27 - £112
MEX RENT A CAR
1 location
£17 - £54
Keddy
1 location
£12 - £22
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£10 - £130
Thrifty
1 location
£28 - £131
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
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
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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