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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 50 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R191/day on average when booked 50 days ahead, which saves you 1 173% off the 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.
Sixt
9.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.7
Avis
5.5
National
5.3
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 R156. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R538 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 R156. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R538 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
R295
February
R243
March
R243
April
R295
May
R208
June
R226
July
R278
August
R226
September
R156
October
R174
November
R226
December
R538
What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?
Full-size cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Puerto Vallarta. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Minivan 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 September 2025.
Sixt
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,4
Comfort
9,1
Overall
9,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
9,4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,1
Overall
5,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
5,1
Avis
18 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
6,1
Overall
5,5
Pick-up/drop-off
5,5
Value
5,4
National
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
6,3
Overall
5,3
Pick-up/drop-off
5,3
Value
4,7
Alamo
22 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,0
Comfort
5,0
Overall
4,6
Pick-up/drop-off
4,9
Value
4,2
Budget
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
3,9
Comfort
4,1
Overall
3,8
Pick-up/drop-off
3,8
Value
3,1
Hertz
5 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
3,7
Comfort
3,7
Overall
3,2
Pick-up/drop-off
3,7
Value
3,2
Thrifty
6 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
3,5
Comfort
3,3
Overall
2,8
Pick-up/drop-off
2,8
Value
2,8
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 September 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.