Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Cheapest car rental rates

Puerto Vallarta Airport
Compact
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
America Car Rental
$12.77 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$16.08 per day
Downtown
Economy
Nissan March or similar
Nissan March
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$17.72 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Intermediate
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$20.03 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Puerto Vallarta Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Vento or similar
Volkswagen Vento
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$30.53 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Full-size
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
MEX RENT A CAR
$33.63 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$55.43 per day
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Oversized Van
Nissan NV350 or similar
Nissan NV350
  • 12
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$171.92 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:25 AM on 7/7/25. 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
$45 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
$1.31 per liter or $4.97 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.23 per liter or $4.65 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.35 per liter or $5.12 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 $55.71 per day

Top 20 cities near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Manzanillo from $26.64 per day
    185 km / 115 miles away
  2. Guadalajara from $14.74 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  3. Colima from $15.77 per day
    233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
  4. Mazatlan from $14.66 per day
    295.7 km / 183.7 miles away
  5. Aguascalientes from $14.66 per day
    324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  6. Zacatecas from $14.66 per day
    362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
  7. Durango from $14.74 per day
    390.6 km / 242.7 miles away
  8. Leon from $10.96 per day
    393.2 km / 244.3 miles away
  9. Morelia from $48.33 per day
    449.9 km / 279.6 miles away
  10. San Luis Potosi from $14.74 per day
    479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
  11. Culiacan from $14.99 per day
    508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
  12. Ixtapa from $15.94 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  13. Queretaro from $9.22 per day
    526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
  14. San Jose del Cabo from $12.32 per day
    536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
  15. Todos Santos
    598.1 km / 371.6 miles away
  16. La Paz from $14.66 per day
    647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
  17. Mexico City from $14.75 per day
    659.8 km / 410 miles away
  18. Acapulco from $16.72 per day
    723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
  19. Puebla from $14.74 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  20. Monterrey from $10.61 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away

Top 20 locations near Puerto Vallarta

  1. Puerto Vallarta Airport from $12.77 per day
  2. Manzanillo Airport from $26.64 per day
    185 km / 115 miles away
  3. Guadalajara Airport from $15.07 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  4. Colima Airport from $15.77 per day
    233.8 km / 145.3 miles away
  5. Aguascalientes Airport from $14.66 per day
    324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  6. Zacatecas International Airport from $14.66 per day
    362.3 km / 225.1 miles away
  7. San Luis Potosi International Airport from $14.81 per day
    479.8 km / 298.1 miles away
  8. Culiacan Airport from $14.99 per day
    508.3 km / 315.8 miles away
  9. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport from $15.94 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  10. Queretaro Airport from $9.22 per day
    526.6 km / 327.2 miles away
  11. Los Cabos Int. Airport from $12.32 per day
    536.3 km / 333.2 miles away
  12. La Paz Airport from $15.06 per day
    647.4 km / 402.3 miles away
  13. Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) from $24.94 per day
    659.2 km / 409.6 miles away
  14. Mexico City International Airport from $14.75 per day
    659.8 km / 410 miles away
  15. Acapulco Airport from $16.72 per day
    723.8 km / 449.7 miles away
  16. Puebla International Airport from $15.47 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  17. Monterrey Airport from $10.61 per day
    772.8 km / 480.2 miles away
  18. Loreto Airport from $14.88 per day
    858.5 km / 533.4 miles away
  19. Chihuahua Airport from $14.91 per day
    895 km / 556.1 miles away
  20. Veracruz Airport from $15.75 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
$45.76
January
$44.53
February
$50.54
March
$52.55
April
$31.62
May
$31.36
June
$52.17
July
$28.78
August
$31.65
September
$47.49
October
$39.70
November
$69.29
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta is August (when prices average $28.78 per day). This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $69.29).

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 May, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Puerto Vallarta
9
January
9
February
9
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
7
August
6
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 June.
Monthly searches in Puerto Vallarta by pick-up date relative to the average
127%
January
173%
February
103%
March
89%
April
42%
May
32%
June
78%
July
49%
August
55%
September
84%
October
169%
November
199%
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 $13 per day
Cheapest supplier America Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

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

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
U-Save
8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
$44.77
Lowest daily price
$12.77
Total cars available
181

Top 17 suppliers in Puerto Vallarta in 2025

U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 47 reviews
1 location
National
National
Average 7.9 / 2 reviews
1 location
$33 - $129
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 25 reviews
1 location
$29 - $197
FOX
FOX
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$29 - $197
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.5 / 4 reviews
2 locations
$18 - $72
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.4 / 4 reviews
1 location
$44 - $139
Flexways
Flexways
Below average 6.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
$44 - $139
Europcar
Europcar
Below average 6.5 / 20 reviews
1 location
$19 - $194
Dollar
Dollar
Below average 6.1 / 15 reviews
1 location
$19 - $194
America Car Rental
America Car Rental
Below average 6.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$13 - $27
Budget
Budget
Poor 5.8 / 11 reviews
2 locations
$40 - $60
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.6 / 28 reviews
1 location
$16 - $29
MEX RENT A CAR
MEX RENT A CAR
Poor 5.5 / 159 reviews
1 location
$26 - $51
Thrifty
Thrifty
Poor 5.4 / 19 reviews
1 location
$28 - $109
Firefly
Firefly
Poor 4.9 / 14 reviews
1 location
$28 - $109
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Poor 4 / 33 reviews
1 location
$38

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 11, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Kim Oestergaard Sorensen
Jul 11, 2025
NICEEE
Fast fast fast fast
Tiago De Almeida
Jul 11, 2025
Quick and easy.
Good and quick sevice.
Marika
Jul 11, 2025
Nice experience
Nice experience
MUHAMMED AFSAL KARATTUCHALI MU
Jul 11, 2025
Good experience
Good experience
Federico Tarragoni
Jul 11, 2025
Everything is very fast and simple
Everything is very fast and simple
Andrej Jachno
Jul 11, 2025
Fast and easy
Fast and easy
Louise Loenvig
Jul 10, 2025
Competitive price and simple process
Competitive price and simple process
Agnieszka WOZNIAK
Jul 10, 2025
It was quite easy
It was quite easy, Thanks !
Jambo
Jul 10, 2025
Car lover I would rent again
Love it super easy
Yamilier Castillo
Jul 10, 2025
Very very good
Very very good
Antonio Sardanelli
Jul 10, 2025
Very good but no details of car…
Very good but no details of car manufacturing year
MOHAMMAD ALHARBI
Jul 10, 2025
Will definitely use again
Easy and quick, good choice of cars amd times to suit. Good price.
S. WARREN
Jul 10, 2025
Great Discover agent and service Appalling EXER Paphos service
I booked a vehicle via Discovery from EXER Paphos Airport. The experience we had with EXER is by far the worse I have ever had with a rental company. I travel frequently to all Continents. Firstly we had to wait 15 minutes for them to meet us at the airport and then it was a further 15 minutes to collect the car. It was after nightfall and the rental place was up an ill-lit dirt track in the middle of nowhere. The rental company said that they would not let us have the rental SUV (which was smaller model to the one we booked) as we had too much luggage. I said to them that I still wanted the vehicle and that I would book a taxi to take the additional luggage with some of the passengers to our villa. They still refused to let me have the vehicle and said that they would not honor the booking. They were extremely rude and became aggressive and that troubled me and my family due to the isolated location of their showroom. They refused to further engage with me at all and they only agreed to take us back to the airport after my mother in law, who is in her mid 80s, pleaded with them. However, on a positive note, Mario, who is an agent with Discover, efficiently processed my claim and today indicated that the full payment would be refunded. I give the above five stars to Mario (dependent on the funds being placed in my account over the next few day) and zero stars for EXER. Discover Cars should never use EXER Paphos Airport again due the traumatic experience we encountered which has similarities to what other persons who have written reviewed about the appalling service they have had to endure at EXER Paphos.
R Williams
Jul 10, 2025
I love how you make carbooking so easy
I love how you make carbooking so easy, thank you very much / Anna
Anna Borg
Jul 10, 2025
Ease of use
Ease of use, good pricing and reliable
Seow Yin EDALENE Lee

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