Playa del Carmen travel guide
Playa del Carmen Tourism | Playa del Carmen Guide
You're Going to Love Playa del Carmen
With a population of 100.383, Playa del Carmen is a must-see destination in Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Playa del Carmen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Playa del Carmen
Gonzalo Guerrero is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Playa del Carmen. These include popular favourites such as Oh lala (Calle 14 Bis Norte #147), Cassa Ceviche (Calle 24 Nte. Lt 7, entre 30 y 25 Centro) and Imprevist (1 Avenida Nte Gonzalo Guerrero). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mi Carisa (Unico Hotel 20° 87° Riviera Maya) and Cueva 7 (Unico Hotel 20° 87° Riviera Maya) are great picks.
When to visit Playa del Carmen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Playa del Carmen in May, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 182 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Playa del Carmen, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.
How to Get to Playa del Carmen
Plane
When flying to Playa del Carmen, you’ll arrive at Cozumel (CZM), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Playa del Carmen from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 34h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Playa del Carmen is to pick up a car hire from Cancún, which is about 64 km from Playa del Carmen. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Mas By Mex, among others, in Cancún.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Playa del Carmen, including ADO, Autobuses Unidos and OCC. From Mérida, the bus ride to Playa del Carmen takes 370 km and will cost you around ₹ 5,170. From Campeche, the ticket costs about ₹ 5,086 for a journey of 716 km. The most popular bus station is Playa del Carmen Parking, located 7 km from the city centre of Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen Calle Avenida Petempich is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Playa del Carmen
Where to stay in Playa del Carmen
From 5-star hotels such as the Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel Angelo's, Playa del Carmen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 5,723 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 39,901 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bosque Caribe, 5th Av. zone and Siesta Fiesta Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Playa del Carmen, with prices from ₹ 1,417 to ₹ 174,644 per night. Gonzalo Guerrero is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Playa del Carmen are about 47% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Playa del Carmen
Most booked hotels in Playa del Carmen
Hiring a car in Playa del Carmen
Budget, Europcar and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Playa del Carmen is the America Car Rental branch at Condominio Aldea Thai Local 24, Manzana 81 Lote 1 entre calle 26 y calle Cozumel, which is 1 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 118 per litre in Playa del Carmen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,421 and ₹ 1,894. The most frequently booked car type in Playa del Carmen is Economy (Nissan March or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.