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Cheapflights insights for Playa del Carmen car rentals

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

For the best savings on car hire in Playa del Carmen, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 37/day – about 129% less than the yearly average.

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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 6.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
6.8
America Car Rental
America Car Rental
4.6
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
4.4

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

At Playa del Carmen, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just AED 37. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 103 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Playa del Carmen, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just AED 37. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 103 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 66

February

AED 62

March

AED 66

April

AED 70

May

AED 51

June

AED 40

July

AED 55

August

AED 55

September

AED 37

October

AED 40

November

AED 48

December

AED 103

What car do most people hire in Playa del Carmen?

Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cavalier or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Playa del Carmen. SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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. Sunnycars 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 28 abril 2026.

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

6.8
Okay
4 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.4

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

4.4
Mediocre
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

National

3.9
Poor
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

3.9

Budget

3.7
Poor
6 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.0

Hertz

3.4
Poor
6 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.0

Europcar

3.1
Poor
16 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.4

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 28 abril 2026.

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

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Playa del Carmen from about AED 544 per week on average.

  • 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.

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