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Cheap Car Rentals in Puerto Vallarta from RM 135
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Puerto Vallarta with a pick-up date of 25/12 and drop-off date of 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Puerto Vallarta and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 October 2025.
There are currently 62 hire locations operating in Puerto Vallarta spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Puerto Vallarta is small car at RM 135 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 135+
Compact
RM 183+
Intermediate
RM 179+
Standard
RM 158+
People carrier
RM 628+
Full-size SUV
RM 421+
Compact SUV
RM 223+
Intermediate SUV
RM 228+
Best car rental deals found in Puerto Vallarta
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Puerto Vallarta. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Puerto Vallarta with an average daily rate of RM 245. Data was last updated on 13 October 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 135/day
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Mitsubishi L200/TritonRM 158/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 179/day
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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 50 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 46, which is about 207% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 Sixt (rated 9.4/10 with 2 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 5.8/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Sixt
9.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.8
Avis
5.5
National
5.3
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is September, when you can expect to pay RM 42/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is December (RM 131/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 68
February
RM 59
March
RM 59
April
RM 72
May
RM 51
June
RM 55
July
RM 68
August
RM 59
September
RM 42
October
RM 42
November
RM 55
December
RM 131
What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?
Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage 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 Economy cars (Class Economy 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 rental agencies in Puerto Vallarta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Puerto Vallarta. Reviews were last updated on 13 October 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
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
5.2
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 rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Puerto Vallarta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Puerto Vallarta for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Puerto Vallarta
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Puerto Vallarta. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Puerto Vallarta. Deals were last updated on 13 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Puerto Vallarta. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 43+).
Hybrid
RM 282+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 43+