City in Jalisco, Mexico
Getting around Puerto Vallarta
How to get around Puerto Vallarta
Zona Romántica and the Malecón are walkable; city buses are cheap and reach everything. Uber and DiDi work but airport pickups are restricted.
Ways to get around Puerto Vallarta
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City buses | About 12–14 MXN | Colour-coded routes; cheap but slow and crowded |
| Uber / DiDi | About 80–160 MXN for 5 km | Works in town; airport pickup is limited |
| Water taxi to Yelapa / Boca de Tomatlán | About 300–500 MXN | Beach towns without road access |
| Taxi | Zone fares, about 100–250 MXN | Agree price first |
Ride-hailing apps in Puerto Vallarta
A 5 km ride costs about MX$80–160 ($4.4–8.8).
- Taxis use zone fares rather than meters; ask first. Uber pickups are fine in town but restricted at PVR.
Arriving in Puerto Vallarta
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)
Official taxi 350–500 MXN to Zona Romántica, 20–35 min; shuttle about 150–250 MXN per person; city buses from the highway 14 MXN.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable at 400–600 MXN a day; steep, wet streets and heavy traffic cause crashes. Helmets required.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi.
What's the best way to get around Puerto Vallarta?
Zona Romántica and the Malecón are walkable; city buses are cheap and reach everything. Uber and DiDi work but airport pickups are restricted.
How do I get from the airport to Puerto Vallarta?
Official taxi 350–500 MXN to Zona Romántica, 20–35 min; shuttle about 150–250 MXN per person; city buses from the highway 14 MXN.
Is Puerto Vallarta walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- ADO
- ETN
- Volaris
- Viva Aerobus
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport (GAP)
- Visit Puerto Vallarta
- Hospital San Javier Marina
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