Airport Taxi rates (Jan 23, 2007)

AIRPORT TAXI RATES (Jan 23, 2007)

I-ve checked the rates posted at the airport today. There are 4 geographic zones, classified as I-A, I, II and III, plus special rates for those that fall outside the areas.

I-A: Airport area to Marina, includes Bay View Grand, Velas Vallarta, Casa Velas, Marriott, all the way to the Howard Johnson Nautilus.
--Prices--
Car (1 to 3 people): $147 pesos (approx. 13 dollars)
Van (1 to 5 people): $292 pesos (approx. 27 dollars)
Collective: $60 pesos (5.5 dollars per person)

I: Maritime Terminal to Buenaventura Hotel, includes hotels like nh Krystal, Crown Paradise, Sheraton, Premiere.
--Prices--
Car (1 to 3 people): $162 pesos (approx. 15 dollars)
Van (1 to 5 people): $324 pesos (approx. 30 dollars)
Collective: $70 pesos (6.5 dollars per person)

II: Buenaventura Hotel to Dreams, includes hotels like Costa Alegre, San Marina, Hotel Rosita to the south. Includes Villa Varadero to Grand Velas to the north.
--Prices--
Car (1 to 3 people): $215 pesos (approx. 20 dollars)
Van (1 to 5 people): $423 pesos (approx. 39 dollars)
Collective: $80 pesos (7.2 dollars per person)

III: Presidente Intercontinental till Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya to the south. Includes Riu Jalisco Flamingos Nuevo Vallarta to the north.
--Prices--
Car (1 to 3 people): $255 pesos (approx. 23 dollars)
Van (1 to 5 people): $510 pesos (approx. 48 dollars)
Collective: $90 pesos (8 dollars per person)

The there are special rates, for example to areas north of that, for example Palladium and Four Seasons the rates are between 600 and 1200 pesos (55 to 106 dollars). Specifically Palladium: car, 600 pesos and van 900 and for Four Seasons, car 900 pesos and van 1200.

Hope this helps, greetings

Mogens

Great info - thanks Mogens!!

I just wanted to clarify one thing - We are staying at Villa Mercedes in Old town. This would be Zone II for around $20 - am I right?

Thanks again!!

Sherry

From what I gathered, yup :-)

Mogens

looks good mogens... thanks for the updates...

We just returned from PV. At the airport, pass through the first area in the airport (ignoring the first group of locals trying to interest you in time shares) and head for the end of the building where the taxi stands are located.

There you can get either a taxi (comfortable for three people or tight fit for four people). If you have luggage and four people, then I strongly suggest you get a Van (which costs more). A van for our group of four people to Zone II is ($40-45 USD).

I strongly suggest you always ASK the cost to where ever you want to go in PV (before or when you first get in a taxi). The drivers are always pleasant and everyone knew English. We were able to easily get a taxi anywhere in PV by simply walking to a busy street.

We always paid for the trip in Pesos and tipped with US $1 Dollar bills (they seemed to like this). A trip from Nuevo Vallarta to PV centro (the boardwalk area) varied between $15 USD and $25 USD depending on the time of day and number in your group.

What about from Velas Vallarta to Hola Vallarta?

What about from Velas Vallarta to Hola Vallarta? Should be somewhere between 40-60 pesos.

What would you suggest for a group of 6 with luggage to take from the airport to the Marina?

What would you suggest for a group of 6 with luggage to take from the airport to the Marina? Go to the taxi booth after you clear customs and the timeshare shark tank and they will be able to set you up with a van.

Thanks Lori,
Would you recommend the taxis over companies such as PV Tours or Vallarta Transfers?
Kleindawg

In August from the south side to the airport was 150 pesos. 3 taxis gave me that rate so it appears to be the new going standard from the old town/Conchas Chinas area.

And the price from the airport to the south side has also gone up to 220 pesos since that list was posted. :)

And from the top of Amapas (well, close to the top) and Hwy 200, it was 150 pesos to the airport.

30 pesos everywhere on the south side, 80 pesos to/from Los Peines pier, 60 pesos from Amapas to Soriana in the hotel zone (I think I got a discount that day), 60 pesos from Parque Cardenas to Mariscos Tinos in Pitillal, 40 pesos from the park to Pipis, and 35 pesos from Burros Bar to Vista Grill (I assume the 5 pesos added in price is because of the big a$$ hill LOL).

Just a few examples.