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 5 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.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Puerto Vallarta, including PrimeraPlus, Futura and Bus. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Puerto Vallarta takes 270 miles and will cost you around AED 367. From Guadalajara, the ticket costs about AED 320 for a journey of 285 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 Hotel Mousai - Adults Only to great affordable options like the Cinco22 Hotel B&B, Puerto Vallarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 487 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,764 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 AED 82 to AED 4,660 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 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Zona Hotelera - In Puerto Vallarta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Los Tules Resort, Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla and Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort.
El Centro - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Porto Allegro, Hotel Rio Malecon and Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta. The average nightly price for a double room in El Centro is AED 146.
Zona Romantica - Vallarta Jr Suites, Vallarta Shores Beach Hotel and Vallarta Sun Suites have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Zona Romantica will cost you about AED 146 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 National 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.
Expect to pay AED 5.00 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 AED 59.94 and AED 79.92. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Vallarta is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Gol or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.