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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Cheapest car rental rates

Puerto Vallarta Airport
Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$15.14 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Economy
Nissan March or similar
Nissan March
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$18.92 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
MEX RENT A CAR
$26.54 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Clasico or similar
Volkswagen Clasico
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$27.66 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Puerto Vallarta Airport
Intermediate
Dodge Attitude or similar
Dodge Attitude
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$33.81 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Cavalier or similar
Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$35.80 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$45.50 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$49.20 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:02 AM on 5/13/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
$32 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%
Rating
8.1 / 10
Average gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 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 $53.19 per day

Top 20 cities near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Manzanillo from $37.14 per day
    185 km / 115 miles away
  2. Guadalajara from $13.82 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  3. Colima from $18.43 per day
    233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
  4. Mazatlan from $13.82 per day
    295.7 km / 183.7 miles away
  5. Aguascalientes from $13.82 per day
    324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  6. Zacatecas from $13.82 per day
    362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
  7. Durango from $13.82 per day
    390.6 km / 242.7 miles away
  8. Leon from $13.90 per day
    393.2 km / 244.3 miles away
  9. Morelia from $28.95 per day
    449.9 km / 279.6 miles away
  10. San Luis Potosi from $14.00 per day
    479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
  11. Culiacan from $13.82 per day
    508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
  12. Ixtapa from $14.51 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  13. Queretaro from $13.82 per day
    526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
  14. San Jose del Cabo from $13.82 per day
    536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
  15. Todos Santos
    598.1 km / 371.6 miles away
  16. La Paz from $13.82 per day
    647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
  17. Mexico City from $14.50 per day
    659.8 km / 410 miles away
  18. Acapulco from $15.79 per day
    723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
  19. Puebla from $13.90 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  20. Monterrey from $10.78 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away

Top 20 locations near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Puerto Vallarta Airport from $15.14 per day
  2. Manzanillo Airport from $37.14 per day
    185 km / 115 miles away
  3. Guadalajara Airport from $15.17 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  4. Colima Airport from $18.43 per day
    233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
  5. Aguascalientes Airport from $13.82 per day
    324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  6. Zacatecas International Airport from $13.82 per day
    362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
  7. San Luis Potosi International Airport from $14.00 per day
    479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
  8. Culiacan Airport from $13.82 per day
    508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
  9. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport from $14.51 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  10. Queretaro Airport from $14.00 per day
    526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
  11. Los Cabos Int. Airport from $15.02 per day
    536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
  12. La Paz Airport from $14.15 per day
    647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
  13. Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) from $41.95 per day
    659.2 km / 409.6 miles away
  14. Mexico City International Airport from $15.02 per day
    659.8 km / 410 miles away
  15. Acapulco Airport from $15.79 per day
    723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
  16. Puebla International Airport from $14.65 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  17. Monterrey Airport from $10.78 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away
  18. Loreto Airport from $14.11 per day
    858.5 km / 533.4 miles away
  19. Chihuahua Airport from $13.82 per day
    895 km / 556.1 miles away
  20. Veracruz Airport from $14.65 per day
    962.6 km / 598.1 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
$44.68
January
$42.52
February
$47.53
March
$50.17
April
$36.94
May
$44.13
June
$44.89
July
$27.48
August
$31.45
September
$45.34
October
$36.53
November
$66.16
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta is August (when prices average $27.48 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $66.16).

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 December, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in September, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Puerto Vallarta
9
January
9
February
9
March
7
April
7
May
7
June
7
July
7
August
5
September
8
October
7
November
12
December

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
114%
January
160%
February
99%
March
83%
April
83%
May
58%
June
83%
July
46%
August
48%
September
77%
October
165%
November
185%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers SIXT, MEX RENT A CAR, Avis, Europcar, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $15 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT Kia Rio 4 2 Large cars
MEX RENT A CAR Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
SIXT VW Jetta 5 2 Large cars
Avis Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Chevrolet Aveo 4 2 Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR MG 5 5 2 Large cars
SIXT Hyundai i10 4 1 Small cars
Avis Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Hyundai Grand i10 4 3 Small cars
MEX RENT A CAR Nissan X-Trail 5 3 SUVs

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.

United States of America (USA)
Dodge Journey
10/1/24
The day cruises with Vallarta Adventures were great!
United States of America (USA)
MG 5
7/3/24
Nice and relaxing
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.
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.
Canada
Chevrolet Beat
12/5/23
Seen some interesting places in Mexico and met many people and made some friends
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.
United States of America (USA)
Renault Scala
4/30/23
Hotel stay
Canada
Nissan Versa
12/27/22
One of our party is legally blind so the vehicle made it easier for her to travel.
Canada
Volkswagen 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
8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$31.58
Lowest daily price
$15.14
Total cars available
246

Top 16 suppliers in Puerto Vallarta in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 47 reviews
1 location
$31 - $138
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 25 reviews
1 location
$34 - $265
U-Save
U-Save
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$34 - $265
National
National
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
1 location
$33 - $100
FOX
FOX
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$33 - $100
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.2 / 4 reviews
2 locations
$27 - $110
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.1 / 4 reviews
1 location
$38 - $188
Europcar
Europcar
Below average 6.4 / 20 reviews
1 location
$19 - $266
Flexways
Flexways
Below average 6.4 / 3 reviews
1 location
$19 - $266
Dollar
Dollar
Below average 6.1 / 15 reviews
1 location
$19 - $266
Budget
Budget
Poor 5.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
$41 - $67
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.5 / 28 reviews
1 location
$15 - $29
MEX RENT A CAR
MEX RENT A CAR
Poor 5.5 / 159 reviews
1 location
$25 - $79
Thrifty
Thrifty
Poor 5.4 / 19 reviews
1 location
$38 - $148
Firefly
Firefly
Poor 4.8 / 14 reviews
1 location
$38 - $148
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Poor 4 / 33 reviews
1 location
$38 - $59

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May 15, 2025
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François Geldof
May 15, 2025
Better price than the airline website
Very easy to do
Natalie Hook
May 15, 2025
real good deal
real good deal
Michael Babenis
May 15, 2025
Easy to sign up!
Easy to sign up!
C. Iliff
May 15, 2025
Easy search, good prices
Simple to search and use. Lowest price (same hirer, same car, same location). Have used them before and will again.
Andy Williams
May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Discover Cars are so easy to contact and always respond quickly. I needed to check the features of our hire car and Customer Services Associate Thais got back to me super quickly with a detailed explanation of the vehicle code on our confirmation letter. Many thanks Thais.
Jan
May 15, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
Steve
May 15, 2025
It was good and quick
It was good and quick
Anoniem
May 15, 2025
easy to book and edit
easy to book and edit
Corpo Red
May 15, 2025
Quick and easy
Value for money and easy to process
Cheryl Eastoe
May 15, 2025
Fast and easy
Fast and easy
KYRIAKOS IOSIFIDIS
May 15, 2025
Rental Experience
Easy to navigate site
CA Brandt Inc
May 15, 2025
very easy and straight forward
very easy and straight forward
Cesar Palucsis
May 14, 2025
good
seemed easy enough and great price
Stephen

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