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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 50 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R148/day on average when booked 50 days ahead, which saves you 963% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Puerto Vallarta?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Puerto Vallarta with deals as low as R5,14/day found in the past two weeks. America Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R5,54/day.

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 Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 18 reviews). National (rated 5.6/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
5.8
National
National
5.6
Payless
Payless
3.9
Budget
Budget
3.6

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 R148. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R494 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 R148. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R494 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

R230

February

R214

March

R197

April

R247

May

R181

June

R214

July

R263

August

R214

September

R148

October

R165

November

R181

December

R494

What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Puerto Vallarta. Full-size cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Puerto Vallarta?

Both Avis and America Rent a Car have 2 locations in Puerto Vallarta, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 25 May 2026.

Avis

5,8
Fair
18 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,7

National

5,6
Fair
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

4,9

Payless

3,9
Poor
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,8

Overall

3,9

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

4,2

Budget

3,6
Poor
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

3,8

Comfort

3,8

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

2,9

Hertz

3,2
Poor
6 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

3,7

Comfort

3,7

Overall

3,2

Pick-up/drop-off

3,7

Value

3,2

Ace

3,1
Poor
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

3,7

Comfort

3,7

Overall

3,1

Pick-up/drop-off

2,9

Value

3,1

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3,1
Poor
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

3,4

Comfort

3,7

Overall

3,1

Pick-up/drop-off

3,7

Value

3,1

Europcar

3,0
Poor
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

3,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,7

Value

2,7

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 25 May 2026.

  • 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.

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