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Playa del Carmen

Cheap Car Hire in Playa del Carmen from £6

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Playa del Carmen with a pick-up date of 3/11 and drop-off date of 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Playa del Carmen car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Playa del Carmen. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Price of gas per litre

£0.98

Average price per day

£17

Cheapest price per day

£6

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 29 October 2024.

January

£15

February

£13

March

£15

April

£12

May

£13

June

£11

July

£14

August

£13

September

£8

October

£7

November

£9

December

£31

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Playa del Carmen is October. 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.

Popular car types in Playa del Carmen

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Playa del Carmen and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

In Playa del Carmen, there are 99 active hire locations from 36 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Playa del Carmen in the past week - currently priced from £6/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Playa del Carmen

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Playa del Carmen to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£17 - £35

All Car Types

£20 - £49

To hire a small car in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £24/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (~£17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£35/day). In fact, June is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Playa del Carmen. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Playa del Carmen, hiring a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Playa del Carmen small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £30/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (~£20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£60/day). In fact, February is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Playa del Carmen. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Playa del Carmen, hiring a medium car is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Playa del Carmen medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £50/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£91/day). In fact, August is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Playa del Carmen. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Playa del Carmen, hiring a large car is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £36/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£55/day). In fact, June is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Playa del Carmen. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Playa del Carmen, hiring a SUV is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Playa del Carmen SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you would pay an average price of £51/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£98/day). In fact, August is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Playa del Carmen. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Playa del Carmen, hiring a van is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Playa del Carmen van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Opel Corsa£6/day
2
M
A/C
Opel Corsa
Hyundai Ioniq£7/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Citroen C3£11/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C3

Top hire agencies in Playa del Carmen

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Playa del Carmen known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Playa del Carmen. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Playa del Carmen, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and MEXRENTACAR . Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Avis

6.6
Okay
5 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

7.3

MEXRENTACAR

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.3

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.3

Payless

3.6
Poor
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.2

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

Budget

3.5
Poor
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.7

National

3.4
Poor
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.2

Europcar

3.3
Poor
18 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.5

Hertz

3.1
Poor
7 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.1

Comfort

3.7

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.0

Best Playa del Carmen car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Playa del Carmen. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Playa del Carmen with an average daily rate of £15. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Peruse the best Playa del Carmen car hire deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Opel Corsa£6/day
2
M
A/C
Opel Corsa
Hyundai Ioniq£7/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Mitsubishi Lancer£8/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Playa del Carmen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Playa del Carmen?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £17/day when booking a car hire in Playa del Carmen. The absolute best deal a user found was for £13/day from NU Car, booked on Oct. 27.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Playa del Carmen from the following companies over the past two weeks: MAS (£6/day), Final Rentals (£11/day), and Infinity Car Rental (£12/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (7.1 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 £0.98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £44 and £63 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    MEXRENTACAR is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Playa del Carmen. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £98 per week.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 74% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Playa del Carmen.

  • 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?

    Our recent data shows that NU Car can potentially be 73% below the average car hire price in Playa del Carmen. Check prices and availability for NU Car and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Playa del Carmen is on average £420 a month or £14 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Playa del Carmen car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Playa del Carmen for a weekend?

    £0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Playa del Carmen. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in November, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £21 per day.

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

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Playa del Carmen is Standard (Jeep Patriot) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Small car hires in Playa del Carmen

Find small car hire deals in Playa del Carmen from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Playa del Carmen cost an average of £42 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Kia Picanto£12/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Chevrolet Spark£16/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Toyota Aygo£16/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

People carrier hires in Playa del Carmen

Find people carrier hire deals in Playa del Carmen from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Playa del Carmen cost an average of £202 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a people carrier in the Playa del Carmen area. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Seat Tarraco£25/day
5
M
A/C
Seat Tarraco
Nissan Serena£31/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Nissan Serena£35/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena

Car hires by fuel type in Playa del Carmen

Browse car hires by fuel type in Playa del Carmen. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Playa del Carmen. Deals were last updated on 29 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Playa del Carmen. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£18+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£280+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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