Car Hire Playa Del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen Mini Guide

How do I get to Playa del Carmen?
It’s very easy to get to Playa del Carmen from Europe and North America. The journey from the airport to the city is around twenty minutes and there are plenty of hire cars available at the airport if you don’t have a resort transfer booked.

What can I do in Playa del Carmen?
The easy answer to that is shop! The city has its own ‘Fifth Avenue’ called Quinta Avenida and the authorities have done their utmost to make sure the Mexican version is as populated as the New York one. You’ll find all the top designer names as well as the Apple Store and top restaurant chains. Many of them are there specifically to cater for the cruise ship guests but as you’re there you might as well take advantage. The other key attraction of the city is the beach. It’s absolutely perfect and dazzlingly white with attractive little beach bars and water sports. The sea can be a bit rough for little ones on times but there’s plenty for them to do.

Finally, if you have a hire car, why not explore a little of the Yucatan? You’ll be able to visit Xcaret, the semi-authentic nature and archaeological park on the Riviera Maya and do an underwater walk to see the marine life – no scuba skills required either! Inland there’s the world famous Chichen Itza with its step pyramids amidst the jungle.

You might be new to car hire or a seasoned overseas driver but whichever you are, you’ll still appreciate our clear, honest, low prices and easy to navigate website. We’re determined to give you the best experience in car hire and so we include in our low price plenty that other hire car companies don’t. Your Playa del Carmen car hire price includes collision damage waiver, full insurance and emergency assistance if you need it, whatever the time of day. If you have any queries during the booking process or want to change any details after you’ve booked, all you need to do is pick up the phone or use our live chat facility online.

Playa Del Carmen at a glance

If you want to avoid the characterless holiday resorts along the coast of the Yucatan, consider staying in Playa del Carmen. It has plenty to do, much of it of a traditional flavour, and you can still hire a car there to explore the archaeological ruins of the region including Chichen Itza.