Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Puerto Vallarta Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
MEX RENT A CAR
PLN 57.58 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Compact
VW Gol or similar
VW Gol
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
PLN 80.56 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Intermediate
Changan Alsvin or similar
Changan Alsvin
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Finalrentals
PLN 99.37 per day
Hilton Puerto Vallarta Hotel
Economy
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
PLN 124.73 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Puerto Vallarta Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or similar
Volkswagen Virtus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
PLN 135.67 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size
Kia Forte or similar
Kia Forte
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
PLN 149.33 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
PLN 263.89 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size Elite
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
PLN 323.01 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:47 on 2024-07-13. 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
PLN 154 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
7.9 / 10
Average gas price
PLN 5.06 per liter or PLN 19.14 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 4.80 per liter or PLN 18.17 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 5.15 per liter or PLN 19.49 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 PLN 203.58 per day

Top 20 cities near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Manzanillo from PLN 72.90 per day
    185 km / 115 miles away
  2. Guadalajara from PLN 33.79 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  3. Colima from PLN 72.90 per day
    233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
  4. Mazatlan from PLN 72.90 per day
    295.7 km / 183.7 miles away
  5. Aguascalientes from PLN 72.90 per day
    324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  6. Zacatecas from PLN 72.43 per day
    362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
  7. Durango from PLN 72.43 per day
    390.6 km / 242.7 miles away
  8. Leon from PLN 25.15 per day
    393.2 km / 244.3 miles away
  9. Morelia from PLN 143.33 per day
    449.9 km / 279.6 miles away
  10. San Luis Potosi from PLN 72.90 per day
    479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
  11. Culiacan from PLN 72.43 per day
    508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
  12. Ixtapa from PLN 76.39 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  13. Queretaro from PLN 59.49 per day
    526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
  14. San Jose del Cabo from PLN 21.79 per day
    536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
  15. Todos Santos from PLN 172.48 per day
    598.1 km / 371.6 miles away
  16. La Paz from PLN 72.90 per day
    647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
  17. Mexico City from PLN 69.84 per day
    659.8 km / 410 miles away
  18. Acapulco from PLN 81.07 per day
    723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
  19. Puebla from PLN 73.41 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  20. Monterrey from PLN 69.67 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away

Top 20 locations near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Puerto Vallarta Airport from PLN 57.58 per day
  2. Manzanillo Airport from PLN 72.90 per day
    185 km / 115 miles away
  3. Guadalajara Airport from PLN 33.79 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  4. Colima Airport from PLN 72.90 per day
    233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
  5. Aguascalientes Airport from PLN 72.90 per day
    324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  6. Zacatecas International Airport from PLN 72.43 per day
    362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
  7. San Luis Potosi International Airport from PLN 72.90 per day
    479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
  8. Culiacan Airport from PLN 72.43 per day
    508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
  9. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport from PLN 76.39 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  10. Queretaro Airport from PLN 59.49 per day
    526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
  11. Los Cabos Int. Airport from PLN 21.79 per day
    536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
  12. Mexico - Santa Fe from PLN 153.25 per day
    642 km / 398.9 miles away
  13. La Paz Airport from PLN 72.90 per day
    647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
  14. Mexico Penon de los Banos
    658.2 km / 409 miles away
  15. Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) from PLN 72.73 per day
    659.2 km / 409.6 miles away
  16. Mexico City International Airport from PLN 77.45 per day
    659.8 km / 410 miles away
  17. Acapulco Airport from PLN 81.07 per day
    723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
  18. Puebla International Airport from PLN 73.96 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  19. Monterrey Airport from PLN 69.67 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away
  20. Loreto Airport from PLN 124.39 per day
    858.5 km / 533.4 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
PLN 105.80
January
PLN 113.50
February
PLN 151.80
March
PLN 133.93
April
PLN 137.08
May
PLN 167.84
June
PLN 176.95
July
PLN 145.93
August
PLN 103.97
September
PLN 115.20
October
PLN 133.08
November
PLN 209.89
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta is September (when prices average PLN 103.97 per day). This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average PLN 209.89).

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
12
January
10
February
7
March
6
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
6
August
8
September
8
October
7
November
8
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 June.
Monthly searches in Puerto Vallarta by pick-up date relative to the average
197%
January
168%
February
106%
March
94%
April
48%
May
27%
June
54%
July
58%
August
47%
September
77%
October
119%
November
205%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers MEX RENT A CAR, Keddy, Europcar, Avis, SIXT
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price PLN 58 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
Keddy VW Gol 4 2 Medium cars
Avis Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
MEX RENT A CAR MG 5 5 2 Large cars
SIXT Chevrolet Aveo Aut. 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Chevrolet Aveo 5 2 Large cars
MEX RENT A CAR Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
SIXT Kia Rio 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 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)
MG 5
July 3, 2024
Nice and relaxing
Canada
Chevrolet Beat
February 6, 2024
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
January 29, 2024
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
December 5, 2023
Seen some interesting places in Mexico and met many people and made some friends
United States of America (USA)
Nissan March
November 20, 2023
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
April 30, 2023
Hotel stay
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.
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
3.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
PLN 154.27
Lowest daily price
PLN 57.58
Total cars available
455

Top 17 suppliers in Puerto Vallarta in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
1 location
PLN 144 - PLN 234
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.7 / 29 reviews
1 location
PLN 183 - PLN 1,375
Avis
Avis
Good 7.5 / 17 reviews
1 location
PLN 265 - PLN 1,051
Alamo
Alamo
Good 7.4 / 3 reviews
2 locations
PLN 157 - PLN 1,294
National
National
Good 7.4 / 2 reviews
1 location
PLN 125 - PLN 532
Carwiz
Carwiz
Good 7.4
2 locations
PLN 145 - PLN 6,050
Finalrentals
Finalrentals
Good 7.4
1 location
PLN 99 - PLN 225
Flexways
Flexways
Satisfactory 6.4 / 3 reviews
2 locations
PLN 225 - PLN 422
Europcar
Europcar
Satisfactory 6.2 / 17 reviews
1 location
PLN 125 - PLN 467
Hertz
Hertz
Satisfactory 6.2 / 2 reviews
1 location
PLN 249 - PLN 1,204
MEX RENT A CAR
MEX RENT A CAR
Poor 5.7 / 151 reviews
1 location
PLN 58 - PLN 250
Budget
Budget
Poor 5.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
PLN 442 - PLN 710
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.4 / 25 reviews
1 location
PLN 76 - PLN 505
Dollar
Dollar
Poor 5.2 / 15 reviews
1 location
PLN 210 - PLN 1,114
Thrifty
Thrifty
Poor 4.9 / 16 reviews
1 location
PLN 225 - PLN 980
Firefly
Firefly
Poor 4.7 / 14 reviews
1 location
PLN 185 - PLN 935
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Poor 3.9 / 32 reviews
1 location
PLN 429 - PLN 450
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