Your driver will meet you at your address in Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 50 min.
Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Punta Mita.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
In total
40 km50 min
Questions & Answers about Traveling from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita
How much is a taxi from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita?
A taxi from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita typically costs around $50 to $100, depending on the exact location and time of travel. Always negotiate and agree on the total price for the ride before getting in the taxi. A private car transfer with Daytrip is a comparable price, but you don't have to worry about negotiations since the final price is shown when you book.
How do I get from Puerto Vallarta to Punta Mita?
To get from Puerto Vallarta to Punta Mita, you can take a private car, taxi, shuttle bus, or public bus. All options offer direct service to Punta Mita, though a private car and taxi will bring you right to your accommodation. Some shuttles operate directly from the PVR airport.
Is Punta Mita nicer than Puerto Vallarta?
Punta Mita is a luxurious resort area known for its upscale accommodations and pristine beaches, offering a different experience compared to the bustling city of Puerto Vallarta. For a slower pace of life than in the city take your vacation in Punta Mita.
What airport do you fly into to go to Punta Mita?
The nearest airport to Punta Mita is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta. Once you fly into PVR airport, you need to travel about one hour by car or shuttle bus to Punta Mita. There are many options for shuttle buses and private cars to Punta Mita, but make sure you pick a reputable transportation service like Daytrip.
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Overview: car trip from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita
After a long flight, you’ll be glad to hear that you're less than an hour from the blue skies and bluer waters of Punta Mita. A relaxing car trip from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita will prepare you for your idyllic days on the private peninsula in the Pacific Ocean to the northwest of Puerto Vallarta.
On your way to Punta Mita, you can stop by the El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary, a unique ecotourism experience for the whole family. Learn about the habitat, life cycle, and behaviors of crocodiles from a safe distance.
Once you arrive in Punta Mita, you’ll find luxury amenities and stunning views as far as the eye can see.
About Punta Mita
Punta Mita is an exclusive resort area located on a small peninsula in the Riviera Nayarit region on Mexico's Pacific coast. This seaside town offers a secluded retreat with pristine beaches, world-class amenities, and stunning natural beauty. You’ll be greeted with luxury as soon as you arrive from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita.
The 1,500-acre area includes the Four Seasons Resort and The St. Regis Resort. Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors, and even Bill Gates himself, have properties in Punta Mita, and use the beautiful surroundings as a backdrop for annual "tech talks".
Spend your days on the water snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, and surfing. You'll find the crystal-clear waters full of diverse marine life. The region's rich biodiversity extends beyond its coastline, with opportunities for eco-tours and wildlife viewing in nearby nature reserves and islands, including the Islas Marietas National Park---a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
From Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita: travel tips
If it is your first time traveling from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita, follow these travel tips for the best experience.
Don’t be thrown off by the shortened name
Punta de Mita and Punta Mita are the same place! Don’t get confused if a bus ticket or GPS tells you one name or the other---you are indeed going to the right place.
Book your transportation before arriving
Jetlag and a long day of travel are sure to exhaust you, so take one thing off your list of things to do now. Book your transportation service to Punta Mita right after you book your accommodation to ensure a smooth transfer from the PVR airport.
How to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita
The limited number of transportation options means it's pretty easy to figure out how to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita. Your choices boil down to a private car, a shared shuttle, or a public bus.
Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita by shared shuttle
Daytrip offers shared shuttle buses for a cost-effective but safe and reliable option. These shuttle buses have designated pick-up and drop-off points and leave on a set schedule. You'll share the seven-seat shuttle with other like-minded travelers, and like with Daytrip's private car service, have an English-speaking driver.
Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita by private transfer with Daytrip
A private car service is like a taxi but with superior service and the freedom to make diversions on your way to Punta Mita. Book a transfer with Daytrip, and your English-speaking driver will meet you at the airport and transport you to your destination in Punta Mita. Along the way, you can get into the Punta Mita spirit by stopping at El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary or hunting down the enigmatic Reindeer of La Cruz.
Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita by public bus
You can also get from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita by public bus. You can take a direct bus to Punta Mita or take a local bus from the airport to downtown Puerto Vallarta first if you'd like to look around the city. Once you’ve seen downtown Puerto Vallarta, go to the main bus terminal (Central Camionera) and then transfer to a bus heading towards Punta Mita.
Things to do when you get to Punta Mita
Once you finish your drive from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita you'll find yourself at a seaside retreat with no shortage of things to do.
Get out on the water in Punta Mita
Punta Mita offers a variety of water sports to do in the warm, tropical waters of the Bahia de Banderas (Bay of Flags). The area's clear waters and diverse marine life provide excellent opportunities for both beginners and experts to explore the underwater world with snorkeling and diving excursions. From December to March, you can even see humpback whales as they migrate to the bay.
Go a bit further out and charter a boat to nearby islands for fishing excursions and sunset cruises to discover secluded beaches, snorkeling spots, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Tour the Islas Marietas National Park
The Marietas Islands are only about a 15-minute boat ride from Punta Mita. You might have seen photos of Playa del Amor, the "hidden beach" in a crater, on Instagram, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The island and surrounding waters are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve teaming with life. From blue-footed boobies to humpback whales, dolphins, and manta rays, a boat tour is basically a tropical safari.
Go golfing in Punta Mita
While renowned for its natural surroundings, you might be surprised to learn Punta Mita has several world-class golf courses, like the Pacifico and Bahia courses, designed by the professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. With challenging layouts, stunning ocean views, and luxurious amenities, you can test your skills against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Have a spa day at one of the many luxury resorts
Punta Mita is home to several luxury resorts and spas that offer elite amenities and wellness treatments. Indulge in spa therapies, saunas, massages, yoga sessions, pedicures, and gourmet dining- all at relaxing beachfront accommodations. Let this be a rejuvenating and unforgettable vacation experience.
When is the best time to visit Punta Mita
The best time to visit Punta Mita, and Mexico in general, is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. After your flight, you’ll find the drive from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Punta Mita to be smooth during this time of year, with favorable weather conditions for traveling.
The dry season in Mexico offers pleasant temperatures, clear skies, and ideal conditions for outdoor activities, water sports, and beach relaxation. Expect plenty of sun, temperatures from 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (18-30 degrees Celsius), and very little rain.
Visit these sights on the way
El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary
This dedicated nature reserve gives visitors the opportunity to connect with and learn more about these scaly beasts. Cold Heart-Warming
Reindeer of La Cruz
A bit out of place, La Cruz bay is the haunt of an enigmatic, mobile reindeer statue. A Wicker Christmas
Good to know
Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Pets
Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm
Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”
“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”
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“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”
“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”
“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”
“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”
“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”
“Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.”
“We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.”
“We used the service twice while in Thailand. Extremely prompt and efficient customer service. Best rate being offered in Chiang Mai for the travels. Polite, punctual, professional and English speaking drivers. Clean, comfortable vehicles. Being a regular visitor to Thailand, this was hands down the best service. Most pleased with the company. I hope it sustains the excellence of service that was rendered to us.”
