Car Rental Downtown Puerto Vallarta

After you've visited all of the amazing places in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, there's plenty more to discover in the surrounding area. Pick up the keys to a rental car, throw your bags in the trunk and hit the road. We've come up with some road trips we're confident you'll love:

• Manzanillo is 120 miles from Downtown Puerto Vallarta. Renowned tourist spots like Zocalo deserve a place on your must-see list while you're in town.
• Next stop? Zapopan, which is around 120 miles away. Basilica de Zapopan is one local draw card you shouldn't miss.
• Olas Altas Beach is about 190 miles from Downtown Puerto Vallarta and is one of the region's most spectacular nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Mexico, then you'll likely need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. Please also consider that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll have to show your current license your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. Some additional requirements for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be at least 25 in most places to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it may still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles available to rent.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the rules and regulations before you drive away. You typically can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental vehicle.