Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Puerto Vallarta Airport Car Rental
Mini
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
MEX RENT A CAR
$26.06 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$39.42 per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Nissan March or similar
Nissan March
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$44.81 per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$53.66 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$59.49 / per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$67.25 / per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport Car Rental
Premium
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$79.36 / per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport Car Rental
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$83.69 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:02 on 2023-03-19. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
52
Average car rental price
$74.95 / per day
Average car rental length
1 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 70 km/h
19 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h
50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.04%
Rating
9.5
Average gasoline price
$1.24 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.28 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.19 / 1 liter

One-Way Car Rentals in Puerto Vallarta

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Puerto Vallarta and drop off in another city include:

  • From Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City - 72 offers from $51.05 per day

What travel writers say

We strolled through town to find Playa Manzanilla, where we were told all the locals hang out. This is definitely a hidden gem area not far from Bucerias. The beach was beautiful, with soft sand and shallow water with minimal waves, so it was perfect for all the kids who were there. Since it was Sunday, it was extremely busy, so we didn’t stay long. I would love to come back on a weekday morning though. There are a few beach bars here with great prices, too.
AW
Aly Watson
I’m not an ‘influencer.’ I’m a real person who loves to plan, has a knack for finding hidden gems and enjoys living in the moment and not living for fake internet likes.
This gorgeous beach city is quickly becoming a hub for digital nomads and travelers alike, offering amazing weather, gorgeous beaches, and fantastic nightlife. Puerto Vallarta is also a perfect place to visit if you love outdoor adventure. The city is surrounded by Banderas Bay, so there are endless opportunities for water sports and fun day trips to nearby islands. It’s also one of the best places for whale watching in Mexico! Additionally, there are incredible hiking trails with the Sierra Madre Mountains right behind the city.
JF
Jessie Festa
I’m Jessie, and I belive that life is a journey.
Puerto Vallarta is probably one of the most diverse places in Mexico. There are jungles, mountains, beaches, clubs, galleries, boutiques, resorts… Puerto Vallarta is a hodgepodge of all the best vacation destinations rolled into one. I’ve been living in Mexico for about a year now, hopping to a new city every month, and Puerto Vallarta remains one of my absolute favorite places because there’s just SO MUCH to do.
DAD
Dan and Di
We started traveling when we graduated from college in 2014 and… never really stopped. Because of our long-distance relationship, we had never lived in the same city together. So, we did what any couple would do and moved to Abu Dhabi.

Top 20 Cities near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Mexico City Car Rentals from $40.41 per day
    660.1 km / 410.2 miles away
  2. Guadalajara Car Rentals from $23.65 per day
    203.1 km / 126.2 miles away
  3. San Jose del Cabo Car Rentals from $31.53 per day
    536.0 km / 333.0 miles away
  4. Puebla Car Rentals from $47.69 per day
    755.2 km / 469.3 miles away
  5. Monterrey Car Rentals from $23.65 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away
  6. Leon Car Rentals from $23.65 per day
    393.5 km / 244.5 miles away
  7. Queretaro Car Rentals from $35.19 per day
    526.9 km / 327.4 miles away
  8. Loreto Car Rentals from $56.49 per day
    858.8 km / 533.6 miles away
  9. La Paz Car Rentals from $40.12 per day
    648.4 km / 402.9 miles away
  10. Morelia Car Rentals from $49.11 per day
    450.3 km / 279.8 miles away
  11. Mazatlan Car Rentals from $47.69 per day
    310.9 km / 193.2 miles away
  12. San Luis Potosi Car Rentals from $49.11 per day
    480.0 km / 298.2 miles away
  13. Aguascalientes Car Rentals from $58.20 per day
    335.0 km / 208.1 miles away
  14. Veracruz Car Rentals from $59.49 per day
    971.6 km / 603.7 miles away
  15. Acapulco Car Rentals
    710.7 km / 441.6 miles away
  16. Culiacan Car Rentals from $47.31 per day
    508.0 km / 315.7 miles away
  17. Chihuahua Car Rentals from $45.70 per day
    894.8 km / 556.0 miles away
  18. Manzanillo Car Rentals from $35.98 per day
    185.3 km / 115.1 miles away
  19. Colima Car Rentals from $26.36 per day
    226.9 km / 141.0 miles away
  20. Tampico Car Rentals from $46.03 per day
    784.8 km / 487.7 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Merida Airport Car Rentals from $35.65 per day
    344.5 km / 214.1 miles away
  2. Veracruz Airport Car Rentals from $59.49 per day
    393.9 km / 244.8 miles away
  3. Puebla International Airport Car Rentals from $58.20 per day
    599.5 km / 372.5 miles away
  4. Playa Del Carmen Playacar Car Rentals from $83.99 per day
    613.7 km / 381.4 miles away
  5. Cozumel Airport Car Rentals from $56.49 per day
    631.4 km / 392.3 miles away
  6. Playa del Carmen Airport Car Rentals from $41.96 per day
    631.5 km / 392.4 miles away
  7. Puerto Morelos Dreams Jade Resort & Spa Hotel Car Rentals from $68.96 per day
    632.3 km / 392.9 miles away
  8. Cancun Airport Car Rentals from $24.67 per day
    633.8 km / 393.8 miles away
  9. Cancun Walmart Car Rentals from $69.99 per day
    637.9 km / 396.4 miles away
  10. Cancun Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Car Rentals from $68.96 per day
    640.1 km / 397.8 miles away
  11. Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) Car Rentals from $50.94 per day
    643.8 km / 400.0 miles away
  12. Cancun Marriott Resort Car Rentals from $79.33 per day
    644.4 km / 400.4 miles away
  13. Cancun Hotel Zone Car Rentals from $52.04 per day
    646.7 km / 401.8 miles away
  14. Benito Juarez International Airport Car Rentals from $40.41 per day
    659.3 km / 409.7 miles away
  15. Mexico Penon de los Banos Car Rentals from $28.30 per day
    660.6 km / 410.5 miles away
  16. Mexico Acoxpa Shopping Centre Car Rentals from $49.10 per day
    670.1 km / 416.4 miles away
  17. Bahias de Huatulco International Airport Car Rentals from $59.49 per day
    677.0 km / 420.7 miles away
  18. Mexico - Santa Fe Car Rentals from $45.70 per day
    680.8 km / 423.1 miles away
  19. Puerto Escondido Airport Car Rentals from $46.14 per day
    717.0 km / 445.5 miles away
  20. Queretaro Airport Car Rentals from $35.19 per day
    750.4 km / 466.3 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?

Car rental prices in Puerto Vallarta vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Puerto Vallarta
$39.93
January
$36.14
February
$34.20
March
$35.27
April
$41.13
May
$33.79
June
$34.94
July
$39.80
August
$39.84
September
$31.85
October
$41.51
November
$60.01
December
The best month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta is October (when prices for an Economy class start from $31.85). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting in December (when rental prices start at $60.01 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.

What’s the usual rental length in Puerto Vallarta?

Travel lengths vary from month to month: in January, travelers rent a car for an average of 8 days in April, the average rental period is 6 days.
Average Rental Length in Puerto Vallarta
8
January
8
February
8
March
6
April
7
May
7
June
6
July
7
August
8
September
8
October
7
November
8
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?

The most popular month for renting a car in Puerto Vallarta is February, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta by Monthly Searches
180%
January
218%
February
160%
March
89%
April
39%
May
39%
June
42%
July
33%
August
28%
September
37%
October
153%
November
182%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 4
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers MEX RENT A CAR, Economy rent a car, SIXT, Thrifty, Dollar
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price $26 per day
Cheapest supplier MEX RENT A CAR

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
MEX RENT A CAR Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
MEX RENT A CAR Volkswagen Vento 4 2 Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
SIXT Chevrolet Aveo Aut. 4 2 Medium cars
Economy rent a car Renault Scala 4 2 Large cars
Economy rent a car VW Gol 4 1 Small cars
MEX RENT A CAR Nissan Versa 4 2 Large cars
Economy rent a car Renault Duster 5 2 SUVs
Economy rent a car Volkswagen Vento 4 2 Large cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Canada
Nissan Versa
December 27, 2022
One of our party is legally blind so the vehicle made it easier for her to travel.
Canada
VW Polo
October 18, 2022
Very easy going and reasonable rate. Agents are very good and will take care you fast.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.61 / 10
Lowest rated company
Routes Car Rental
5.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$75.21
Lowest daily price
$5.77
Total cars available
222

Top 15 Suppliers in Puerto Vallarta in 2023

Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6 / 1 reviews
1 location
$70 - $303
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.6 / 1 reviews
2 locations
$74 - $215
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.3 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$59 - $105
National
National
Excellent 8.3 / 1 reviews
2 locations
$67 - $299
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.2 / 1 reviews
1 location
$39 - $285
SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.2 / 16 reviews
1 location
$49 - $185
Flexways
Flexways
Very good 7.9 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$45 - $80
Budget
Budget
Very good 7.8 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$48 - $54
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 7.4 / 1 reviews
1 location
$78 - $251
MEX RENT A CAR
MEX RENT A CAR
Good 6.9 / 106 reviews
1 location
$26 - $63
Dollar
Dollar
Good 6.8 / 6 reviews
1 location
$75 - $232
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 6.8 / 10 reviews
1 location
$72 - $214
Firefly
Firefly
Good 6.2 / 11 reviews
1 location
$70 - $204
Economy rent a car
Economy rent a car
Acceptable 5.8 / 15 reviews
1 location
$62 - $85
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Acceptable 5.5 / 29 reviews
1 location
$61 - $82

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