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Puerto Vallarta car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

AMERICACARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

$2.90

Average price per day

$13

Cheapest price per day

$12
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Cheapflights insights for Puerto Vallarta car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Puerto Vallarta, make your reservation 75 days before pickup. The average price then is just $19/day – about 35% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Puerto Vallarta?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Puerto Vallarta is National (rated 6.2/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 18 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
6.2
Avis
Avis
5.8
Payless
Payless
4.2
Budget
Budget
3.8

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is October, when you can expect to pay $18/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is December ($53/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$23

February

$21

March

$21

April

$26

May

$21

June

$25

July

$25

August

$23

September

$21

October

$18

November

$21

December

$53

What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Puerto Vallarta are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), and Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar).

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

In Puerto Vallarta, Avis, Payless, and America Car Rental have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Puerto Vallarta

National

6.2
Okay
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.6

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

Payless

4.2
Mediocre
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.5

Budget

3.8
Poor
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.1

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

3.0

Ace

3.3
Poor
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.8

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.4

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

Europcar

2.9
Poor
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

2.8

America Car Rental

2.0
Poor
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Puerto Vallarta?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $13/day when booking a car hire in Puerto Vallarta. The absolute best deal a user found was for $12/day from America Car Rental, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta for a week from America Car Rental?

    America Car Rental is one of the most popular car hire companies in Puerto Vallarta, offering car hire for around $89 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Puerto Vallarta check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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