Taxis

    Playa del Carmen is small enough that you can walk everywhere fairly easily. However, should you need a taxi, cars are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Taxi fares are determined by different zones, outlined in this rate sheet. Traveling within one zone costs twelve pesos, and rates rise as you travel between zones. To travel to an adjacent zone costs 15 pesos, and then the rate increases by increments of five pesos as you travel into additional zones. To go from zone 3 to zone 4, for example, costs 25 pesos, as it is necessary to travel through zones 2 and 1 to reach zone 4. Taxis in zone 5 cost 40 pesos. Zone one is the area between Calle 7 and Calle 34 , and east of Diagonal 85. Zone 2 is north of Calle 34, with zone 3 being farther north. Zone 4 is the area west of diagonal 85, and zone 5 is the area known as Playacar.

Car Rental

    Several car rental agencies are located in the town, with additional agencies at the airport. Agencies will usually have you sign an open credit card slip to insure themselves against damages. Before renting a car, be aware that driving in Mexico can be an ordeal, as drivers frequently disregard rules and speed limits.