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Playa del Carmen car hires in 2026

Most popular company

NUCAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.32

Average price per day

$28

Cheapest price per day

$20
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Cheapflights insights for Playa del Carmen car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Playa del Carmen, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Playa del Carmen?

Book your car hire in Playa del Carmen 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $15/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Playa del Carmen?

In Playa del Carmen, the most affordable car hire company right now is MEXRENTACAR , offering prices from just $55.29/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at $84.10/day.

What is the best car rental company in Playa del Carmen?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Playa del Carmen is Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 3 reviews). America Car Rental (rated 4.6/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.3
America Car Rental
America Car Rental
4.6
Infinity Car Rental
Infinity Car Rental
3.6
National
National
3.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Playa del Carmen is September, when you can expect to pay $15/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Playa del Carmen is December ($39/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$25

February

$24

March

$24

April

$27

May

$21

June

$18

July

$21

August

$24

September

$15

October

$15

November

$18

December

$39

What car do most people hire in Playa del Carmen?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in Playa del Carmen. Economy (Toyota Yaris) and Intermediate (Dodge Avenger) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Playa del Carmen.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Playa del Carmen?

Avis has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Playa del Carmen at 6.

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Top hire agencies in Playa del Carmen

Avis

7.3
Good
3 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

America Car Rental

4.6
Mediocre
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

6.0

Infinity Car Rental

3.6
Poor
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

National

3.4
Poor
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

3.4

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.4

Europcar

3.2
Poor
12 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.7

Payless

6 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

3.5

Overall

2.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

2.5

Ace

2 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Playa del Carmen?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $28/day when booking a car hire in Playa del Carmen. The absolute best deal a user found was for $20/day from NU Car, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Playa del Carmen for a week from Sixt?

    Hiring a car in Playa del Carmen for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $296/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Playa del Carmen?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Playa del Carmen it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Playa del Carmen for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Playa del Carmen can be found for about $1,267, with the average price for a rental being around $42 a day. Book with NU Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 67% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Playa del Carmen.

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