Cheapflights insights for Puerto Vallarta car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Puerto Vallarta, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Puerto Vallarta?
Book your car hire in Puerto Vallarta 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R197/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 178% off the usual average price.
What is the best car rental company in Puerto Vallarta?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Puerto Vallarta is Sixt (rated 9.4/10 with 2 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 5.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta?
At Puerto Vallarta, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R179. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R556 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Puerto Vallarta, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R179. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R556 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R323
February
R251
March
R251
April
R305
May
R215
June
R251
July
R305
August
R251
September
R179
October
R179
November
R251
December
R556
What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Puerto Vallarta. Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Puerto Vallarta?
Hertz has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Puerto Vallarta at 4.
Top rental agencies in Puerto Vallarta
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Puerto Vallarta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Puerto Vallarta. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Puerto Vallarta area such as Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Puerto Vallarta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Puerto Vallarta?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Puerto Vallarta it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.