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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Playa del Carmen and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 February 2025.

January

AED 58

February

AED 55

March

AED 73

April

AED 55

May

AED 58

June

AED 55

July

AED 69

August

AED 58

September

AED 40

October

AED 40

November

AED 51

December

AED 128

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Playa del Carmen is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 23 February 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Playa del Carmen, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and America Car Rental. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4 locations
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Overview

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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Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

America Car Rental

6.0
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

MEXRENTACAR

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

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 23 February 2025.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Playa del Carmen?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (6.6 rating), Payless (6.0 rating) and America Car Rental (6.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Playa del Carmen.

  • What are petrol prices like in Playa del Carmen?

    The average price of petrol in Playa del Carmen is AED 4.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 207 and AED 298 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Playa del Carmen for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 74%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Playa del Carmen.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Playa del Carmen however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people hire in Playa del Carmen?

    Nissan March, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Playa del Carmen according to Cheapflights users.

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