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Destination Puerto Vallarta - How to Get Around
from Destination Puerto Vallarta - 2021 LGBTQ Travel Guide
by Out and About Puerto Vallarta - LGBTQ Puerto Vallarta Magazine
HOW TO GET AROUND TOWN
By Alexis Velasco
Fortunately, nowadays, transportation has become very accessible in the city: one click on your smartphone screen is all you need to have a vehicle at your disposal in just a few minutes. However, we know that, for many LBGT+ travelers, it is important to know all the transportation options in Puerto Vallarta and decide which one is the right for them depending their location and destination. Here is a quick guide:
UBER
This is the option that we like the most and recommend to move around the city. It is fast and accessible. Enter the app on your smartphone, select your origin point and destination, confirm your trip, and wait for your driver (who should arrive soon). We know that you are here on vacation and do not need to stress trying to figure out how to go from one place to another. From the Puerto Vallarta airport to the Romantic Zone, the rate is around 120 pesos (6 USD). Of course, this price can vary considering aspects such as traffic, time, and the weather.
Taxi
Taxis in Puerto Vallarta are very easy to locate as they are all yellow and numerous. In fact, it used to be a saying that the city had the largest number of taxis in all Mexico. Although we have not been able to confirm this information, we are certain that if you are in the tourist area, you will have one very close to you. Something that is important to notice is that many taxis do not have taximeters, so we advise you to ask the price of each trip to the driver before getting onboard.
Car Rental In Puerto Vallarta there are several car rental agencies that you can approach to move around the city freely, insured and at a low cost; whether you book a car in advance or hire one at your arrival to the International airport. Some of these agencies are: Avis, Fox Rent Car and Hertz. If you like this option, we highly recommend using a GPS app to make your trips even more pleasant. But no worries, Puerto Vallarta is a small city with very few main avenues, so you shouldn’t have trouble getting around!
