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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

January

R309

February

R272

March

R309

April

R291

May

R272

June

R272

July

R345

August

R254

September

R200

October

R181

November

R254

December

R563

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Puerto Vallarta is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 March 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Puerto Vallarta area such as Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Sixt

9,4
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

9,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,7
Fair
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,1

Avis

5,5
Fair
18 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,4

National

5,3
Fair
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,7

Alamo

4,5
Mediocre
22 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,1

Budget

3,8
Poor
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

3,9

Comfort

4,1

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

3,8

Value

3,1

Hertz

3,2
Poor
5 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
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

3,8

Comfort

3,8

Overall

3,1

Pick-up/drop-off

2,8

Value

3,1

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 March 2025.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Puerto Vallarta?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Sixt (9,4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,2 rating) and Routes Car & Truck Rentals (6,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Puerto Vallarta.

  • What are petrol prices like in Puerto Vallarta?

    The average price of petrol in Puerto Vallarta is R22,74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 023 and R1 478 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Puerto Vallarta for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 61%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Puerto Vallarta.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Puerto Vallarta?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Puerto Vallarta is Full-size (Nissan X-Trail) based on our Cheapflights data.

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