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

Book your car hire in Playa del Carmen 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 166,778/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 1,087,813% off the average price.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Playa del Carmen is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10). Avis (rated 6.2/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
6.2
America Car Rental
America Car Rental
4.6
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
4.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Playa del Carmen? September is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 166,778 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 600,400. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 266,845

February

Rp 216,811

March

Rp 233,489

April

Rp 283,522

May

Rp 216,811

June

Rp 183,456

July

Rp 250,167

August

Rp 250,167

September

Rp 166,778

October

Rp 183,456

November

Rp 216,811

December

Rp 600,400

What car do most people hire in Playa del Carmen?

Economy cars (Chevrolet Onix or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Playa del Carmen. Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cavalier or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar).

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

Avis has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Playa del Carmen at 8.

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Top rental agencies in Playa del Carmen

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Playa del Carmen known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Playa del Carmen. Reviews were last updated on 7 December 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Avis

6.2
Okay
4 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

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

MEXRENTACAR

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.3

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.3

Payless

3.6
Poor
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

3.2

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

Budget

3.6
Poor
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.8

National

3.4
Poor
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.2

Europcar

3.3
Poor
19 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Playa del Carmen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 December 2025.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Playa del Carmen for a month is certainly possible.

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