Luggage storagePuerto Vallarta

Getting from the airport to Puerto Vallarta with your bags

Between checking out of a holiday rental and a late flight out, hours can pile up with bags still in hand. Stasher gives you a place to leave them while you enjoy the city.

The options vary by what you’re doing: the Trapiche Museum runs its own cloakroom for visitors, while buses around town are strict about large luggage, so knowing before you go saves a wasted trip. Elsewhere, festival dates and seasonal booking patterns shape when storage is easiest to find. Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport serves Puerto Vallarta with flights to and from Mexico, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. When using authorized airport taxis in Puerto Vallarta, tell the operator how many bags you have so they can quote an appropriately sized vehicle. The pedestrian bridge at the Puerto Vallarta Airport has a steep ramp, which can be difficult for travellers with heavy luggage who plan to hail a city taxi or Uber. A private transfer, rental car, or taxi is the fastest way from Puerto Vallarta Airport to the city center at about 15 minutes. A one-way taxi from Puerto Vallarta Airport to downtown typically costs around USD 25. Public buses from the airport to the city center typically run every 15-20 minutes during peak hours. Most Stasher drop-offs around Puerto Vallarta are booked for between 10:00 and 13:00, so allow extra time if you arrive then. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag per day.

Some top Stasher locations in Puerto Vallarta include:

• Local shop, 10 min walk from Centro de Pitillal
• Hostel reception near the Malecón · rated 5/5 (300+ reviews)

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Getting around town: buses, taxis, and bag rules

VallarTour Bus doesn't allow large suitcases or packages on board because its buses lack luggage compartments.

That matters if you're heading to the Romantic Zone, about 9 km south of the airport, since it's a major departure hub for local buses to Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlán from Constitución and Basilio Badillo streets. The bus stop in front of the Walmart near the Maritime Terminal serves as a primary transfer point for regional buses heading north to Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Sayulita.

Museums and events: when to leave large bags behind

The Trapiche Museum requires visitors to deposit bags, nappy bags, or large items in its free cloakroom. Festival season brings more visitors: Festival de las Almas Jalisco runs October 31 to November 2, Grill Festival takes over November 7-8, and Festival Gourmet International stretches from November 12 to 22. Stasher bookings around Puerto Vallarta peak on Thursdays, Sundays, and in January and February, so booking ahead then is wise.