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When is the best time to book a hotel in Puerto Vallarta?
Across the 78 Puerto Vallarta hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been one month, at about $253 per night. That is roughly 1% less than the average same-day price of $256. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $256 | 78 |
| One week | $257 | 78 |
| One month | $253 | 78 |
| Three months | $253 | 78 |
| Six months | $277 | 77 |
Puerto Vallarta hotels: when each one is cheapest
- Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $268 vs $332 (19% less) when it did. - Barcelo Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $279 vs $393 (29% less) when it did. - Blue Chairs Beachfront Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $100 vs $199 (50% less) when it did. - Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 79% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $287 vs $319 (10% less) when it did. - Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 82% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $214 vs $246 (13% less) when it did. - Casa Anita y Corona del Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $84 vs $96 (13% less) when it did. - Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $201 vs $345 (42% less) when it did. - Casa Velas
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $475 vs $627 (24% less) when it did. - Chic by Pinnacle 179 - Adults Only
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $355 vs $568 (38% less) when it did. - City Express Plus by Marriott Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $103 vs $174 (41% less) when it did. - Club Regina Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $198 vs $255 (22% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn Puerto Vallarta Golfside & Marina
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $89 vs $137 (35% less) when it did. - Costa Club Punta Arena
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $164 vs $227 (28% less) when it did. - Costa Sur Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $265 vs $294 (10% less) when it did. - Crown Paradise Club All Inclusive Resort Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $242 vs $301 (20% less) when it did. - Crown Paradise Golden Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $207 vs $292 (29% less) when it did. - Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 39% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $604 vs $644 (6% less) when it did. - El Pescador Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $93 vs $147 (36% less) when it did. - Emperador Beachfront Hotel & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $73 vs $155 (53% less) when it did. - Encino Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $74 vs $120 (39% less) when it did. - Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 58% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $403 vs $430 (6% less) when it did. - Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $169 (22% less) when it did. - Flamingo Vallarta Hotel & Marina
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 55% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $353 (72% less) when it did. - Garlands Del Rio Riverside Boutique Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $130 (33% less) when it did. - Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $481 vs $677 (29% less) when it did. - Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $197 vs $255 (23% less) when it did. - Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 87% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $357 vs $424 (16% less) when it did. - Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm All Inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $172 (7% less) when it did. - Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort - All inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $408 vs $521 (22% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $97 vs $155 (37% less) when it did. - Hotel Casa Doña Susana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $114 vs $184 (38% less) when it did. - Hotel Casa Iguana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $77 vs $115 (34% less) when it did. - Hotel Eloísa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $82 vs $150 (45% less) when it did. - Hotel Friendly Fun Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 95% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $214 vs $286 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel Hacienda de Vallarta Centro
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $73 vs $99 (26% less) when it did. - Hotel Hacienda Vallarta Playa Las Glorias
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $79 vs $105 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel Krystal Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $119 vs $158 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel Mio Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $97 vs $130 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel Mocali
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $75 vs $145 (49% less) when it did. - Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $520 vs $707 (26% less) when it did. - Hotel Porto Allegro Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $79 vs $143 (45% less) when it did. - Hotel Posada de Roger
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $73 vs $125 (41% less) when it did. - Hotel Pueblito Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $77 vs $95 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $72 vs $129 (44% less) when it did. - Hotel Suites la Siesta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $81 vs $90 (9% less) when it did. - Hotel Suites Nadia
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $156 vs $240 (35% less) when it did. - Hotel Tropicana Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $125 (21% less) when it did. - Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $413 vs $528 (22% less) when it did. - Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $289 vs $475 (39% less) when it did. - Las Palmas By The Sea
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $202 vs $272 (25% less) when it did. - Los Arcos Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $202 (38% less) when it did. - Marboka Hotel & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $127 vs $270 (53% less) when it did. - Marcela Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 58% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $264 (37% less) when it did. - Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $332 vs $535 (38% less) when it did. - Meliá Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $301 vs $353 (15% less) when it did. - Olas Altas Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $290 vs $296 (2% less) when it did. - One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $89 vs $122 (27% less) when it did. - Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $166 vs $206 (20% less) when it did. - Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $191 vs $227 (16% less) when it did. - Plaza Pelícanos Grand Beach Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $217 vs $262 (17% less) when it did. - Puerto de Luna Pet Friendly & Family Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $85 vs $150 (43% less) when it did. - Residences By Pinnacle 220
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $250 vs $318 (21% less) when it did. - Rosita Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $91 vs $158 (42% less) when it did. - Secrets Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $584 vs $637 (8% less) when it did. - Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $279 vs $346 (19% less) when it did. - Signature By Pinnacle 180
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $308 vs $457 (33% less) when it did. - Suites Plaza del Rio
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $147 (33% less) when it did. - Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $323 (9% less) when it did. - Sunset Plaza Beach Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $304 vs $398 (24% less) when it did. - The Hacienda at Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $377 vs $638 (41% less) when it did. - The Paramar Beachfront Hotel Boutique
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $209 (27% less) when it did. - The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $280 vs $590 (52% less) when it did. - Tradicional Villa Del Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 68% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $73 vs $82 (11% less) when it did. - Vallarta Shores
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 78% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $452 vs $730 (38% less) when it did. - Vallarta Sun Suites & Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $100 vs $272 (63% less) when it did. - Velas Vallarta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $352 vs $430 (18% less) when it did. - Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 34 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $261 (16% less) when it did. - Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 82% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $391 vs $441 (11% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Puerto Vallarta?
Across the 78 Puerto Vallarta hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been one month, at about $253 per night. That is roughly 1% less than the average same-day price of $256. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Puerto Vallarta early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Puerto Vallarta hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.