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Puerto Vallarta car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

RM 6.72

Average price per day

RM 121

Cheapest price per day

RM 61
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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Puerto Vallarta, book about 59 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 40, which is about 186% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is October, when you can expect to pay RM 40/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is December (RM 121/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

RM 52

February

RM 48

March

RM 48

April

RM 60

May

RM 48

June

RM 56

July

RM 56

August

RM 52

September

RM 44

October

RM 40

November

RM 48

December

RM 121

What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Puerto Vallarta. Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Ford Explorer 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 RM 121/day when booking a car hire in Puerto Vallarta. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 61/day from MEXRENTACAR , booked on Aug. 29.

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

    MEXRENTACAR is one of the top picks in Puerto Vallarta. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 844 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Puerto Vallarta for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Puerto Vallarta for a month is RM 3,619. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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