Puerto Vallarta Car Rentals

By Scott S. Bateman / © Caribeez.com

Puerto Vallarta has plenty of different methods of transportation for locals and tourists to get to their destinations. The best way to get around with public transportation is by bus.

Buses are cheap and easy to get from one place to another. Usually, bus fare is $0.50 one way. It is important to keep hold of the bus ticket, as inspectors often check for valid riders.

If you are going to stay within the hotel zones, make sure you look for a bus that is labeled “Hoteles”.

Bus tip: The first two seats behind the driver are reserved for the disabled and women who are pregnant.

If you decide you would rather take a taxi, make sure you are street smart. Taxi fares are charged by zone rather than meter, so it can be tricky to figure out the total cost of your trip. Ask the taxi driver for a list of zone costs.

The minimum fare for a taxi is usually $3.00. Trips from the airport to a hotel is usually a minimum of $10.00.

When choosing a rental car, beware of multi-national rental companies. They often do not quote all of the mandatory insurances on their websites. Once you go to pick up the rental car, they will double or triple your rate.

Remember, although you may have car insurance outside of Mexico, it will not cover you when renting a car in Mexico. Mexican liability insurance is mandatory. Check to make sure you have proper insurance before driving.

Here are some of the car rental agencies in Puerto Vallarta:

Budget Car Rental
Ascencio 141- Nuevo Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 221 1210

National Car Rental
De los Cocoteros 170
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 221 1226

Derby Rent a Car
Boulevard Francisco
Medina Asencio 1680-Olimpica
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 145 0018

Cali Rent a Car
Ascencio 141-Villa Las Flores
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 221 1730

E-Z Rent a Car
Boulevard Francisco
Medina Asencio 7968-Villa Las Flores
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 221 2157

USA Rent a Car
Carretera a Tepic 4599-Villa de las Flores
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 211 1738

Executive Car Rental
Boulevard Francisco
Medina Asensio 7968-Villa Las Flores
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 209 1633

Fox Rent a Car
Blvd. Fco Medina
Ascencio 7968 local 1
Frente a Aeropuerto de Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
+52 322 221 3640