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 7 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 Serrano’s Grill Altavista (Púlpito 377), Azafran (Olas Altas 507) and Makal (Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica). 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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Puerto Vallarta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 45m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Puerto Vallarta, including PrimeraPlus, Futura and Bus. From Guadalajara, the bus ride to Puerto Vallarta takes 285 miles and will cost you around £74. From León, the ticket costs about £122 for a journey of 450 miles. Puerto Vallarta’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Puerto Vallarta
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta
From 5-star hotels such as the Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla, Puerto Vallarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £405 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 £21 to £992 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 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Zona Romantica - In Puerto Vallarta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Vallarta Sun Suites, Hotel Posada de Roger and Rivera del Rio Boutique Hotel.
El Centro - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Porto Allegro Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Rio Malecon and Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta. The average nightly price for a double room in El Centro is £36.
Zona Hotelera - Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta Adults Only, City Express Plus by Marriott Puerto Vallarta and Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta & Spa Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Zona Hotelera will cost you about £40 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Vallarta
Most booked hotels in Puerto Vallarta
Hiring a car in Puerto Vallarta
Hiring a car in Puerto Vallarta costs £13 per day, on average, or £94 if you want to hire it for 7 days. 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 3 miles from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Vallarta.
Expect to pay £1.14 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 £13.59 and £18.12. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Vallarta, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.