Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$12.31
per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Economy
Nissan March
or similar
$19.47
per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Compact
VW Gol
or similar
$19.96
per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Standard
Kia Forte
or similar
$39.41
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Intermediate
Kia Rio
or similar
$42.12
per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$44.97
per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Premium
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$67.20
per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$92.28
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:15 AM on 11/8/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
$42 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.31 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
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
Top 20 cities near Puerto Vallarta
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185 km / 115 miles away
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202.8 km / 126 miles away
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233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
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295.7 km / 183.7 miles away
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324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
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362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
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390.6 km / 242.7 miles away
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393.2 km / 244.3 miles away
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449.9 km / 279.6 miles away
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479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
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508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
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524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
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526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
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536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
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598.1 km / 371.6 miles away
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647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
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659.8 km / 410 miles away
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723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
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738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
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772.8 km / 480.2 miles away
Top 20 locations near Puerto Vallarta
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185 km / 115 miles away
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202.8 km / 126 miles away
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233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
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324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
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362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
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479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
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508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
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524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
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526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
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536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
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642 km / 398.9 miles away
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647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
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659.2 km / 409.6 miles away
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659.8 km / 410 miles away
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723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
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738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
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772.8 km / 480.2 miles away
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858.5 km / 533.4 miles away
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895 km / 556.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?
Car rental prices in Puerto Vallarta vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Puerto Vallarta
The cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta is August (when prices average $26.53 per day). This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $53.28).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Puerto Vallarta?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in April, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Puerto Vallarta
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Puerto Vallarta is December, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Puerto Vallarta by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Car rental locations | 3 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | MEX RENT A CAR, Europcar, Avis, Keddy, SIXT |
Popular car categories | Large cars, Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
Lowest price | $12 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 |
Keddy | Chevrolet Beat | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
MEX RENT A CAR | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
Avis | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Keddy | VW Gol | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
SIXT | Chevrolet Aveo Aut. | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Europcar | Chevrolet Aveo | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
SIXT | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | 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 the 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.
JY
United States of America (USA)
Dodge Journey
10/1/24
The day cruises with Vallarta Adventures were great!
PT
United States of America (USA)
MG 5
7/3/24
Nice and relaxing
RL
Canada
Chevrolet Beat
2/6/24
We used to car to drive to Lod Marco and from that base expore the area from La Cruz, Punta de Mita, Chacala, San Pancho and more.
SM
United States of America (USA)
MG 5
1/29/24
I loved Puerto Vallarta. My first time there and I liked it so much I'm going back soon. I reserved an AirBnB for 2 months.
AR
Canada
Chevrolet Beat
12/5/23
Seen some interesting places in Mexico and met many people and made some friends
RS
United States of America (USA)
Nissan March
11/20/23
Driving in Mexico is not for the faint of heart. Roads are rough, tolls are expensive and road signage in towns is difficult to see. In large cities, the road signage does not sync up with the Navigation system making it difficult.
MS
United States of America (USA)
Renault Scala
4/30/23
Hotel stay
NK
Canada
Nissan Versa
12/27/22
One of our party is legally blind so the vehicle made it easier for her to travel.
MC
Canada
VW Polo
10/18/22
Very easy going and reasonable rate. Agents are very good and will take care you fast.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
7.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
3.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
$42.22
Lowest daily price
$12.31
Total cars available
194
Top 17 suppliers in Puerto Vallarta in 2024
SIXT
1 location
$36 - $135
Avis
1 location
$60 - $153
FOX
1 location
$60 - $153
National
1 location
$50 - $67
Alamo
2 locations
$42 - $66
Carwiz
2 locations
$38 - $1,032
Finalrentals
1 location
$38 - $1,032
Europcar
1 location
$19 - $139
Flexways
2 locations
$84 - $120
Hertz
1 location
$78 - $173
Budget
2 locations
$46 - $52
MEX RENT A CAR
1 location
$12 - $113
Dollar
1 location
$71 - $160
Keddy
1 location
$19 - $41
Thrifty
1 location
$57 - $157
Firefly
1 location
$52 - $198
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$94
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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