Airport Transfers
Private transfers from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to hotels, resorts and vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
From PVR, transfers run south to Marina Vallarta, the Hotel Zone, downtown and the Romantic Zone, and north across the Ameca River to Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita, Sayulita and San Pancho on the Riviera Nayarit.
Travelers leaving Puerto Vallarta International Airport have a handful of options:
A private transfer is the simplest choice for families, groups and anyone heading to Nuevo Vallarta, Punta de Mita or Sayulita: the price is fixed before you land, nobody has to haul bags across the highway, and you skip the negotiation with sellers inside the terminal.
Arrival pick-up. After customs, international passengers walk through a corridor of timeshare and tour sellers, often called the "shark tank". Do not stop to buy transportation there and do not hand over your booking details; keep walking until you are outside the main doors, where your representative waits with your name.
Departure drop-off. Your driver collects you at your hotel lobby or rental at the time on your confirmation and drops you at the terminal. Domestic flights leave from Concourse A and international flights from Concourse B. Allow at least two hours before a domestic flight and three before an international one, more in the December–April high season. Construction of the new terminal can change access roads and drop-off points, so leave extra margin.
Services on offer. One-way arrivals, one-way departures and round trips between PVR and Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit, in vehicles sized for couples, families and groups.
An SUV with more space and more comfort, private to your party.
from USD 115.00
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Our standard private transfer. Room for a family and their luggage.
from USD 126.00
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A large private van for groups, wedding parties and teams.
from USD 219.00
Get your exact pricePrices depend on the destination, the vehicle category, its passenger capacity, and whether you book one way or round trip. The price the booking system gives for your route and travel date is your final quote.
All prices in USD, per vehicle rather than per passenger. Last updated 2026-10-03.
| Destination | Sedan up to 2 passengers | SUV up to 4 passengers | Luxury up to 5 passengers | Private Van up to 6 passengers | Group up to 12 passengers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | |
| MARINA VALLARTA | 72.00 | 132.00 | 90.00 | 167.00 | 115.00 | 217.00 | 126.00 | 227.00 | 219.00 | 396.00 |
| OLD TOWN VALLARTA | 72.00 | 132.00 | 90.00 | 167.00 | 115.00 | 217.00 | 126.00 | 227.00 | 219.00 | 396.00 |
| PLAYA LOS MUERTOS | 85.00 | 156.00 | 112.00 | 202.00 | 144.00 | 263.00 | 144.00 | 263.00 | 245.00 | 443.00 |
| NUEVO VALLARTA | 86.00 | 156.00 | 112.00 | 202.00 | 144.00 | 263.00 | 144.00 | 259.00 | 245.00 | 443.00 |
| CONCHAS CHINAS | 98.00 | 179.00 | 125.00 | 225.00 | 156.00 | 282.00 | 156.00 | 282.00 | 271.00 | 489.00 |
| BUCERIAS | 152.00 | 275.00 | 212.00 | 397.00 | 298.00 | 569.00 | 212.00 | 382.00 | 363.00 | 656.00 |
| BOCA DE TOMATLAN MISMALOYA | 156.00 | 283.00 | 184.00 | 294.00 | 271.00 | 382.00 | 205.00 | 386.00 | 340.00 | 609.00 |
| PUNTA MITA | 190.00 | 348.00 | 198.00 | 368.00 | 289.00 | 555.00 | 212.00 | 382.00 | 363.00 | 656.00 |
| SAN PANCHO | 218.00 | 396.00 | 225.00 | 420.00 | 325.00 | 590.00 | 258.00 | 462.00 | 409.00 | 735.00 |
| SAYULITA | 218.00 | 396.00 | 225.00 | 420.00 | 325.00 | 590.00 | 258.00 | 462.00 | 409.00 | 735.00 |
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, PVR) sits in Jalisco about 1 km north of Marina Vallarta, just south of the Ameca River and the state line with Nayarit. International flights arrive at Concourse B, a satellite building with 15 gates; domestic flights use Concourse A. Immigration can take 30–60 minutes on peak winter weekends, then baggage claim and customs, where a red-or-green light decides whether your bags are inspected.
Typical drive times from the airport: Marina Vallarta and the Hotel Zone 5–15 minutes, downtown and the Romantic Zone 15–25 minutes, Nuevo Vallarta 20–30 minutes, Bucerías 30–40 minutes, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle 35–45 minutes, Punta de Mita 45–60 minutes, Sayulita 60–75 minutes and San Pancho 75–90 minutes. Traffic on Highway 200 is heaviest in the afternoon and in high season.
Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta both run on Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, even though Nuevo Vallarta is in Nayarit, so set pick-up times in local time.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Puerto Vallarta International Airport
One-way arrival
PVR Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel PVR
From where you're staying back to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Round trip
PVR Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Passport
International travellers need a valid passport. Check entry requirements for your nationality before you fly.
Currency
Mexican pesos are the local currency; carry some cash for small purchases and tips.
Unofficial agents
Don't buy transportation from agents inside the terminal.
Customs lines
Expect lines at peak times. Keep documents and medication in your carry-on.
Connectivity
Have a local SIM, eSIM or roaming plan ready to contact your driver.
Local time
Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, including Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.
Give the exact address and area. "Vallarta" covers two states: Marina Vallarta, the Hotel Zone, downtown, the Romantic Zone and Conchas Chinas are in Jalisco, while Nuevo Vallarta, Flamingos, Bucerías, Punta de Mita and Sayulita are in Nayarit, and they are priced differently.
Gated resorts and private villas. Punta de Mita and many Nuevo Vallarta developments have a guarded entrance. Add the resort or villa name and any gate instructions so the driver is let in.
Hillside rentals. Many vacation rentals in the Romantic Zone and Conchas Chinas sit on steep, narrow cobblestone streets where a large van may not reach the door. Mention it when booking.
Luggage. Most vehicles allow one suitcase and one carry-on per person. Declare surfboards, golf bags and other oversized items in advance.
Entry. International visitors need a valid passport. Keep documents and medication in your carry-on and carry some pesos for tips and small purchases.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
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Sarah L. · March 2026
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James H. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Outside the terminal. After immigration, baggage claim and customs, walk through the hall of timeshare and tour sellers without stopping and go out the main doors, where your representative waits with your name. Representatives can't enter the customs area.
No. The sellers in the corridor after customs mostly offer timeshare presentations in exchange for discounted rides or tours. If you have a booking, keep walking to the exit.
About 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic. Marina Vallarta and the Hotel Zone are closer, around 5–15 minutes.
About 20–30 minutes. Nuevo Vallarta is just across the Ameca River in Nayarit.
About 45–60 minutes to Punta de Mita and 60–75 minutes to Sayulita. San Pancho is about 75–90 minutes. Times vary with traffic and the exact location of your property.
Ride-hailing apps can't pick up at the arrivals curb. Travelers who use them cross the pedestrian bridge over Highway 200 and order from the other side, carrying their luggage. A pre-booked transfer meets you outside the terminal.
No. Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit all use Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year.
Usually less than an hour, but lines can reach 30–60 minutes for immigration alone on busy winter weekends. Customs uses a red-or-green light to pick bags for inspection.
International flights use Concourse B, the satellite building, and domestic flights use Concourse A. A new terminal is under construction and is expected to open in 2027.
Transportation can be scheduled for late arrivals and early departures. Availability must be confirmed through the booking system, so book ahead.
Yes, provided the vehicle can reach it safely. Enter the full address and access instructions, and mention steep or narrow streets in the Romantic Zone or Conchas Chinas.
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking service, not the airport operator, an airline or a government authority. For terminal, airline and facility details, see the Puerto Vallarta International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Puerto Vallarta wraps around Banderas Bay on Mexico's Pacific coast, with the Sierra Madre rising straight behind it. The old town keeps its cobblestone streets, white-walled houses and the crowned tower of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, while the Malecón boardwalk runs along the water from downtown to the Romantic Zone. North of the airport, across the Ameca River, the coast continues into Nayarit's Riviera Nayarit: Nuevo Vallarta's resorts, the fishing towns of Bucerías and La Cruz, and the surf beaches of Punta de Mita and Sayulita.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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