Puerto Vallarta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Puerto Vallarta
With a population of 187 134, Puerto Vallarta is a must-see destination in Jalisco, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Vallarta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Puerto Vallarta
Zona Romantica is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. These include popular favourites such as Azafran (Olas Altas 507), Makal (Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica) and Bonito Kitchen & Bar, Zona Romántica (Venustiano Carranza 512). If you’re looking for affordable options, La Palapa Restaurant (Pulpito 105-3) and La Cappella (Miramar 363) are great picks.
When to visit Puerto Vallarta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Puerto Vallarta in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 16 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 362 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.
How to Get to Puerto Vallarta
Plane
When flying to Puerto Vallarta, you’ll arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR), which is located 6 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Puerto Vallarta, including PrimeraPlus, Busbud and Futura. From Zapopan, the bus ride to Puerto Vallarta takes 418 km and will cost you around ₹ 10,926. From Mazatlán, the ticket costs about ₹ 9,341 for a journey of 805 km. Puerto Vallarta’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Puerto Vallarta
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Mousai - Adults Only to great affordable options like the Capital O Hotel 522, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 10,305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 40,703 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Paloma del Mar and La Iguana Vallarta Lgbt - Romantic Zone - Party Clubbing Street. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Vallarta, with prices from ₹ 2,158 to ₹ 104,424 per night. Zona Romantica is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Vallarta are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Zona Romantica - In Puerto Vallarta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Vallarta Jr Suites, Vallarta Shores Beach Hotel and Vallarta Sun Suites.
El Centro - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Porto Allegro - Near Malecon, Hotel Rio Malecon and Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta. The average nightly price for a double room in El Centro is ₹ 4,515.
Zona Hotelera - Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla, Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort and El Sunset Hostel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Zona Hotelera will cost you about ₹ 4,015 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Vallarta
Most booked hotels in Puerto Vallarta
Hiring a car in Puerto Vallarta
Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and MEXRENTACAR are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Puerto Vallarta is the America Car Rental branch at Av. Palma Real 114, Colonia Parque las Palmas, which is 6 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 118 per litre in Puerto Vallarta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,411 and ₹ 1,882. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Vallarta is Economy (Nissan March or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Puerto Vallarta
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
₹ 4,585/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
₹ 7,012/day