The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Playa Del Carmen are: Ford Expedition, Nissan Pick-up, Hyundai Tuscon, Chrysler Journey, Toyota Landcruiser, Suzuki Jimny and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Mexico ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Mexico are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Playa Del Carmen!
Common questions on rental process
Police officers are on duty on many roads, so drivers can be fined even for a minor speeding. In general, the attitude of local police to foreign visitors is quite soft and loyal. It is likely that the first violation of traffic regulations will not result in a fine, and a driver will be simply warned.
Mexico City remains the leader in terms of heavy traffic jams. In capital, it is recommended to use cars only in case of emergency. There are approximately 8 million vehicles in Mexico, so driving at a high speed is simply impossible on local streets.
There is a very interesting rule that works on the streets of the capital. It is called “One day without a car” (Un Dia Sin Auto). Once a week, drivers are not allowed to use a personal car. The exact day, on which it is forbidden to ride a car, depends on the last digit in the car’s number.
