Puerto Vallarta: Taxis

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Taxis

Taxis in the Puerto Vallarta area aren't metered, and instead charge by zones. Always establish the fare beforehand, and count your change. Most of the larger hotels have rate sheets, and taxi drivers should produce them upon request. Tipping isn't necessary unless the driver helps you with your bags, in which case a few pesos are appropriate.

The minimum fare is 30 pesos (about $3), but if you don't ask, or your Spanish isn't great, you'll probably be overcharged. Negotiate a price in advance for out-of-town and hourly services as well; many drivers will start by asking how much you want to pay or how much others have charged you to get a sense of how street-smart you are. The usual hourly rate at press time is $19 (200 pesos) per hour. In all cases, if you are unsure of what a fare should be, ask your hotel's front-desk personnel or bell captain.

The ride from downtown to the airport or to Marina Vallarta costs $10, it's $19 to Nuevo Vallarta, and $21 to Bucerías. From downtown south to Mismaloya it's about $4 to the hotels of the Zona Hotelera Sur, $8 to Mismaloya, and $13 to Boca de Tomatlán. Cabs are plentiful, and you can easily hail one on the street. They aren't metered; be sure to agree on a fare before embarking. Radio Taxi PV provides 24-hour service.

Taxi Company

Radio Taxi PV (322/225-0716).