Passenger van · up to 6
Toyota Hiace or similar
Up to 6
Up to 6
One wayUS$144per vehicle
Round tripUS$283
Transportation from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Downtown & Zona Romantica
34 min from Puerto Vallarta Airport, at a fixed price per vehicle. The driver tracks your flight and waits at the exit with your name — if you land late, the price does not change.
US$144
Downtown & Zona Romantica
Transportation zone · about 34 min from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Puerto Vallarta · Jalisco · one fixed price for every hotel in the zone
Local time8:59 PMUTC−6
Weather now27 °CThunderstorm
- 34 minfrom the airport
- 17hotels, same price
- 1fixed price, per vehicle
- UTC−6local time zone
Check your price to Downtown & Zona Romantica
Fixed prices per vehicle
What a transfer to Downtown & Zona Romantica costs
One price per vehicle, not per person. Taxes, tolls and luggage included, and the same price whatever time you land.
Luxury SUV
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5
Up to 5
One wayUS$172per vehicle
Round tripUS$339
Extended van
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar
Up to 11
Up to 11
One wayUS$209per vehicle
Round tripUS$413
One way in USD per vehicle, taxes, tolls and luggage included. Round trip is the total for both legs. The price does not change with the time of day or a delayed flight.
How it works
From landing to the car
What happens between the plane door and the seat, step by step.
We track your flight
From the flight number you give us. If you land two hours late the driver is still there, and it costs the same.
Your name at the exit
The driver waits past customs with a sign. No lineup, no negotiating, no looking for a counter.
Straight to the door
Private vehicle, no other passengers and no stops on the way unless you ask for one.
Free cancellation with Premium
Up to 24 hours before, with no explanation and no fee. Economy includes one change with 24 hours’ notice.
More than just a ride
Why book with eTransfers
Since 2010, more than a million travellers have landed and found their driver waiting. 10 airports, hundreds of destinations, one fixed price.
- Fixed price, per vehicleWhat you see is what you pay. No surge, no per-bag fees.
- Driver at arrivals, flight trackedYour name on a sign, even if the flight is late.
- Free cancellation with PremiumUp to 24 h before, full refund, no questions asked.
- Automated from booking to pickupInstant confirmation, live status, IAN for messages and Emma for calls.
Hotels by zone
Hotels in Downtown & Zona Romantica we pick up from
Same fixed price to any of them. If yours is not on the list, type it in the search box.
Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All InclusiveDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Crown Paradise Club Puerto VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Crown Paradise Golden Hotel Puerto VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Dreams Vallarta BayDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & SpaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican CharmDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Hotel Friendly Fun VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Krystal Altitude VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Las Palmas by the Sea Puerto VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Los Tules Puerto VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort Puerto VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto VallartaDowntown & Zona Romantica
US$144per vehicle
Your hotel is not on the list?Type it in the search box. Same fixed price to every hotel in the area.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Downtown & Zona Romantica
What you can reach from here, and what is worth the drive.
From our local team
Tips from our team for Downtown & Zona Romantica
What travellers ask us most about this route, answered by the people who drive it.
eTransfers local teamDriving this route since 2010 Verified by our team at PVR
What time should I book the pickup for?
For the way in you do not choose: we read the flight number and the driver is there when you land, however late it is. For the way back we confirm the exact time the night before, counting 34 min of road plus the check-in window.
Is it worth it for two people?
The price is per vehicle, so two people pay the same $144 as four. Against two airport taxi fares it usually wins; against one, it is about even and you get a closed price and a driver who waits.
We are bringing a lot of luggage
One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger is included and nothing is charged by the bag. Golf clubs, surfboards, strollers and wheelchairs fit — tell us when you book so we send the right vehicle, at no extra cost.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. A stop at a grocery store or a pharmacy is the one almost everybody asks for, and it is added when you book rather than negotiated with the driver.
Travel guides
Puerto Vallarta travel guides
Practical, written by the team that drives the city every day.
Marina Vallarta: the shortest transfer, and the weakest beach
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Nuevo Vallarta is not Vallarta, and it is not even the same state
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Puerto Vallarta: a town that kept its center
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Leaving Downtown & Zona Romantica
How the return transfer to Puerto Vallarta Airport works.
- Back to the airportPickup three hours before an international flight and two before a domestic one, plus the travel time. We confirm the exact time the night before.
- Change it from MyTripFlight moved? Update your pickup time yourself, or tell IAN on WhatsApp.
- Luggage and stopsLuggage is included and there are no per-bag fees. A stop at a grocery store or a pharmacy on the way can be added when you book.
Verified reviews
What travellers say about their transfers
Mark H.
“I had a perfect experience. The vehicle was clean and well-maintained, and the whole trip was pleasant. I will choose them again on my next trip!”
eTransfers customers · August 2023
Michael L.
“They provided exceptional service at all times. Their communication was prompt and informative from the moment I made the reservation. I felt safe and well taken care of.”
eTransfers customers · August 2023
Sonya Q.
“I loved that the service was fast. Everything flowed just as we expected.”
eTransfers customers · August 2023
Questions about getting to Downtown & Zona Romantica
How long does it take to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Downtown & Zona Romantica?
About 34 min without traffic, calculated from distance and speed limits. At rush hour it can take longer; the price stays the same.
How much is a transfer from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Downtown & Zona Romantica?
From $144 per vehicle one way, with taxes, tolls and luggage included. It is a price per vehicle and not per person, so a family or a group splits it. You see the full list by vehicle further up this page.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One price covers every seat in it, and child seats are free and do not take up a paid seat. The more of you there are, the less it costs each.
Is it cheaper than a taxi?
Almost always, and more importantly it is known in advance. Airport taxis are a concession with a fixed fare per zone, posted at the exit and not negotiable, and they usually sit well above a transfer booked ahead.
Can I use a ride app instead?
Ride apps work in the area but cannot pick up inside the airport, and at night there may be nothing available. What you find at the terminal are the authorized taxis. A booked transfer is the only option with the price closed before you land.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing. We track the flight number, the driver adjusts, and the price is the same. That is the whole reason we ask for the flight number when you book.
Can I cancel?
With the Premium fare, yes: free up to 24 hours before pickup, with no explanation and no fee, and changes are free up to 12 hours before. The Economy fare, the cheapest one, has no free cancellation, but it includes one change if you let us know at least 24 hours ahead.
Do you take us to any hotel in Downtown & Zona Romantica?
Any address inside the zone, at the same price: hotel, rental, private house or the ferry pier. If your hotel is not in the list above, type it in the search box and it will come up.
How much luggage can we bring?
One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger is included. If you are travelling with golf clubs, a surfboard or a stroller, tell us when you book and we will put you in the right vehicle at no extra cost.
Is the transfer private or shared?
Private. The vehicle is yours: no other passengers, no waiting for anyone else to land and no stops on the way unless you ask for one.
AI-powered service
Meet IAN and Emma, the AI behind every transfer
IAN answers your messages in seconds and Emma takes your calls, in English and Spanish, 24/7. Change a time, add a stop or ask for a receipt: it is done in the same conversation.
- Replies in seconds, any hour of the day
- Changes, stops and receipts from the chat
- WhatsApp, SMS, email or a phone call
IAN · eTransfersOnline · replies in seconds
My flight now lands at 4:10 p.m. What happens?
Nothing to do. We track AA 1234 and moved your pickup to 4:10 p.m. Your driver will be at the arrivals exit with your name.
Message IAN…
EmmaVoice assistant · answers calls 24/7
And the rest runs on its own
From the moment you book until the driver is at the exit, every step is automated.
- BookedInstant confirmation, voucher by email and WhatsApp
- Flight trackedYour flight is monitored; a delay reschedules the pickup on its own
- Driver assignedName, photo and plate sent the day before
- Driver at arrivalsWaiting at the terminal exit with your name on a sign
MyTrip · the eTransfers web app
Your transfer, in your pocket
MyTrip works like a ride app: follow your driver on the map, fix a flight change yourself and share your trip with your family. No download, no password.
- Watch your driver arrive in real timeFollow the route on the map from the moment they leave until you reach your hotel. No calls, no guessing.
- Know who picks you up before leaving the airportName and photo of your driver on screen. You recognize them at first sight.
- Flight changed? Update it yourselfFix the flight number, the time or how many travel, in seconds, from your phone.
- Your family knows where you areShare your trip with a link and let them watch it live, no download needed.
- Voucher with QR code, even with no signal
- Pay in one tap: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal
- No passwords, no sign-up: you enter with the link we send
- Your next transfer in two taps
- Like an app, without downloading one