Playa del Carmen Car Rental — Downtown Office, Insurance Included
Playa del Carmen Car Rental — Downtown Office, No Hidden Fees
Cenotes, Akumal, Xcaret and Tulum are all a short drive away. Pick up in town or at Cancun Airport and return in Playa.
Renting a car in Playa del Carmen gives you the whole Riviera Maya within an hour: Xcaret and Xplor, the cenotes along Highway 307, Akumal, Puerto Morelos and Tulum. Our Playa office is in the center of town, and you can also pick the car up at Cancun Airport and return it here. Every rental includes third-party liability insurance, unlimited mileage and 24/7 roadside assistance, and the total with taxes is shown before you pay.
Where to pick up your car
- Playa del Carmen office. Avenida 10 Norte between Calle 2 and Calle 4, in the center and two blocks from Quinta Avenida. Open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Cancun Airport (CUN). A free shuttle takes you from the terminal to our Cancun office, where we hand you the car. The airport is about 55 km north of Playa, 50 to 60 minutes by Highway 307.
- Your hotel or condo. Delivery in Playa, Playacar or the corridor toward Puerto Morelos is subject to availability; tell us where you are staying when you book.
What is included in every rental
- Third-party liability insurance, with optional broader coverage when you book.
- Unlimited mileage: perfect for hopping between cenotes, parks and beaches.
- 24/7 roadside assistance.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup (see the cancellation policy).
- No hidden fees: taxes are shown in the total.
Pick up at the airport, drop off in Playa
If you stay in Playa del Carmen, the cheapest way to avoid the return trip to Cancun is a one-way rental: pick up at Cancun Airport and return the car at our Playa office. A fixed drop-off fee applies by vehicle category and is shown before you book. Prefer a round trip? Return it in Cancun at no extra fee. Read the full guide: Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen by rental car.
Day trips by car from Playa del Carmen
- Xcaret, Xplor and Xenses (10 minutes): the parks are just south of Playacar and have parking.
- Cenotes (20 to 30 minutes): Cenote Azul, Jardín del Edén, Cristalino and Chikin Ha are close to the highway.
- Akumal (25 minutes): snorkeling with sea turtles; arrive early.
- Puerto Morelos (30 minutes): a quiet fishing village near a well-preserved reef.
- Tulum (about 1 hour): ruins, beach road and cenotes.
- Chichén Itzá (about 2.5 hours): by the 180D toll road from Cancun or the free road through Valladolid.
Which car to choose
All of these trips are on paved roads, so a compact or midsize car is enough and cheaper to run. Choose an SUV or minivan if you are four or more with luggage. Compare real prices by category when you search.
Driving and parking in Playa del Carmen
- Quinta Avenida is pedestrian only; the surrounding streets are one way.
- Parking: the center has metered street spots, and paid lots on Avenida 10 and Avenida 30 charge by the hour or the day.
- Cozumel: passenger ferries do not carry cars. Leave the car in a lot near the pier, or use the Calica car ferry, about 10 minutes south.
- Traffic: Avenida 30 and the highway exits get busy between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to rent a car in Playa del Carmen?
A valid driver's license, your passport or official ID, and a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. The deposit depends on the category and the insurance you choose.
Can I pick up at Cancun Airport and return in Playa?
Yes. A fixed one-way fee applies by category and is shown before you book.
Do you deliver to hotels in Playa?
Yes, subject to availability. Tell us where you are staying when you book.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes, up to 48 hours before the pickup time.
See our Playa del Carmen office page for the address and map.
