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Puerto Vallarta (Downtown), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Cheapest car rental rates

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
$19.40
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan March

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$19.98
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
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Chevrolet Aveo

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
$20.54
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Kicks

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
$29.53
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
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Unlimited mileage
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Chevrolet Beat

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
2
$19.42
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
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Kia Rio

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$21.97
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Versa

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$21.97
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Sentra

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$22.23
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Chevrolet Cavalier

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$22.23
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Chevrolet Matiz

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
$33.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Drop-off information
Downtown
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:29 on 15/06/26. 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
$31 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.33 per liter or $5.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.53 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Puerto Vallarta (Downtown)

  1. Manzanillo Airportfrom $26.92 per day
    181.1 km / 112.53 miles away
  2. Zapopan Downtownfrom $16.61 per day
    186.8 km / 116.07 miles away
  3. Guadalajara (Downtown)from $16.85 per day
    189.3 km / 117.63 miles away
  4. Guadalajara Chapalitafrom $7.20 per day
    189.3 km / 117.63 miles away
  5. Guadalajara Expofrom $40.36 per day
    189.4 km / 117.69 miles away
  6. Guadalajara Av Ninosfrom $47.03 per day
    192.8 km / 119.8 miles away
  7. Guadalajara Int. Airportfrom $6.85 per day
    198.7 km / 123.47 miles away
  8. Colima Airportfrom $21.10 per day
    229.2 km / 142.42 miles away
  9. Mazatlan (Downtown)from $28.59 per day
    315.1 km / 195.79 miles away
  10. Aguascalientes Airportfrom $26.75 per day
    321.8 km / 199.96 miles away
  11. Zacetas Downtownfrom $29.48 per day
    359.3 km / 223.26 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Alamo
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
B
Hertz
Paseo De Los Cocoteros 85 Sur
C
Payless Car Rental
Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 4599, Entre Laurel Y Monte, Villa Las Flores, Budget, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
D
Budget
Francisco Medina Ascencio 141

When to book in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJanuary Most expensive month June
A good deal $30 Cheapest supplier Alamo Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown)
$43
$21
$0

$21

in January

Jan
Feb

$27

in March

Mar
Apr
May

$39

in June

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

$35

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $20.68 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $39.05 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.

Monthly searches in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0

Same as average in January

Jan
Feb

0.4 times in March

Mar
Apr
May

0.2 times in June

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

2.4 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 7 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 4 days.

Average number of rental days in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown)
8
4
0

6 days in January

Jan
Feb

7 days in March

Mar
Apr
May

4 days in June

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

4 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersBudget, Payless Car Rental, Alamo
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, large cars, medium cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$28 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAlamo

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 7.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 6.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$31
Lowest daily price
$28
Total cars available
15

Top 4 suppliers in Puerto Vallarta (Downtown) in 2026

Alamo
Alamo
7.6
Good
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.1
$28–$49
per day
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio, 7924 Col Villa De Las Flores
+523222213030
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Mon
07:00-23:00
Tue
07:00-23:00
Wed
07:00-23:00
Thu
07:00-23:00
Fri
07:00-23:00
Sat
07:00-23:00
Sun
07:00-23:00
Hertz
Hertz
7.2
Average
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
6.8
$28–$49
per day
Paseo De Los Cocoteros 85 Sur
8007095000
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Mon
07:00-23:00
Tue
07:00-23:00
Wed
07:00-23:00
Thu
07:00-23:00
Fri
07:00-23:00
Sat
07:00-23:00
Sun
07:00-23:00
Payless Car Rental
Payless Car Rental
7.1
Average
1 review
Value for money
5.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.5
Car condition
6.8
$28–$49
per day
Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 4599, Entre Laurel Y Monte, Villa Las Flores, Budget, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
+523222210136
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-21:59
Tue
08:00-21:59
Wed
08:00-21:59
Thu
08:00-21:59
Fri
08:00-21:59
Sat
08:00-21:59
Sun
08:00-21:59
Budget
Budget
6.9
Acceptable
1 review
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.5
Car condition
6.2
$28–$49
per day
Francisco Medina Ascencio 141
523222211210
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:00
Tue
08:00-22:00
Wed
08:00-22:00
Thu
08:00-22:00
Fri
08:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-22:00

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i love this company there the best
i been using this company 6 years
Carlos Loureiro,
Jun 16, 2026
everything was great
everything was great
John Leiriao,
Jun 16, 2026
Fast and good
Fast and good
Gabriela Novach,
Jun 16, 2026
quick and easy
quick and easy
Louis,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy to navigate website
Easy to navigate website. Clear instructions. Fast.
Peter,
Jun 16, 2026
super
super. alles easy
Alan Vukelic VAT no.,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy and less expensive that other…
Easy and less expensive that other companies
Francis Clemente,
Jun 16, 2026
Simple and effortless car rental
Simple and effortless search and booking process. Excellent customer support - Aless...
Pedro Macedo,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy to fill out and understandable
Easy to fill out and understandable
Honza,
Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
Very smooth.
Very smooth.
Roger B,
Jun 16, 2026
great
Booking process
Michele Mule,
Jun 16, 2026
great
wordsssssss
Robert Habighorst,
Jun 16, 2026
The website was clear and…
The website was clear and straightforward. the price is good as well
Noam,
Jun 16, 2026
Diego was fabulous and sorted my issue…
Diego was fabulous and sorted my issue out without delay! Thank you.
Mrs Patel,
Jun 16, 2026
a lot of details
a lot of details
iulian Veliscu,
Jun 16, 2026
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