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Popular Airport

Punta Cana Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Travel Distance

2 Km

Transportation to Airport from Santo Domingo City Center

Las Americas Intl. Airport

It is not possible to directly travel to Las Americas International Airport from the city center by using a means of public transportation. However, you can get to the airport by renting a car or getting on a taxi. In addition, many hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for their guests.

Car Rental        

You can see many car rental companies in the city center. You can seek advice of your hotel in order to find a reliable company. If you don’t rent a car with a driver, you should follow the highway numbered 3 in order to get to Las Americas International Airport. If you are coming from Boca Chica, you should drive westwards for about 12 minutes. If you are coming from Santo Domingo, you should drive eastwards for about 50 minutes.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in the city center or ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can make a reservation in advance by contacting your hotel and get information about the cost of this service.

Airport Information 

Las Americas International Airport is located 30 kilometers east of Santo Domingo and 10 kilometers west of Boca Chica. There are still active projects to improve Las Americas International Airport which is a very modern and busy airport. In addition to regular domestic and international flights, the airport also offers charter flights, seasonal flights and cargo transportation.

There are various restaurants and cafes at the airport. There are also various stores and duty-free shops for passengers who want to spend their time shopping. For passengers who enjoy comfortable services, there is also a lounge at the airport.

Transportation to Punta Cana City Center from Airport

Punta Cana Intl. Airport

In Punta Cana, which is located on the eastern coasts of the Dominican Republic, taxi and car rental are among the most commonly preferred alternatives for the transportation between the airport and the city center. Renting a car in the city is a highly preferred transportation method. If you don’t prefer car rental option offering the opportunity to discover the other wonderful places in the surrounding, you can also reach Punta Cana city center by taxi without any trouble. Hotel shuttle is another option for travelling to the city center from Punta Cana Airport organizing direct and connecting flights between many cities such as Madrid, Zurich, Dusseldorf, Sao Paulo, Moscow and London. Hotel shuttles, which usually carry their passengers free of charge, are ideal for those looking for an affordable option for travelling to the city center. In addition, if you make a reservation in advance, you can easily travel to Punta Cana city center and other parts of the city by private shuttles.

Car Rental

At Punta Cana International Airport, you can find the offices of many car rental companies such as AVIS, Payless, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Nelly, Sixt, National and Interrent in addition to American Intl. If you choose AVIS for renting a car, you can get information about the necessary documents and other issues by calling 809-959-0534. You can contact Hertz by calling 809-959-0365. You can also get in contact with Sixt by calling 829-576-4700 and make a reservation in advance. After contacting one of these companies offering service at the airport, you can rent a car according to your needs in a few minutes. After renting your car, you can take the road to the city center by following the signs. You can easily and comfortably reach the city center in a short time.

Taxi

Taxi is another commonly preferred means of transportation for travelling to the city center from the airport. At Punta Cana International Airport, you can easily find a taxi every hour of the day and comfortably travel to the city center in a short time. Taxis in the city generally operate at fixed rates for certain distances. If you will travel in Otra Banda direction from the airport, you need to pay 60 American Dollars. This fare is 70 dollars for Higuey, 120 dollars for El Seybo, 150 dollars for Hato Mayor, 240 dollars for Bonao and 200 dollars for Santo Domingo. If you will travel to the Agua Hotel located near the airport, you need to pay 80 dollars, 55 dollars for Rocoki Hotel, 35 dollars for Plaza Bavaro and 30 dollars for Plaza Palma Real. You need to pay 20 dollars for Hotel Catalonia Bavaro, 30 dollars for Hotel Barcelo and 10 dollars for Hotel Four Points. You can easily find a taxi at the airport and reach the city center in a short time. If you need to travel somewhere far away, do not hesitate to talk to the driver in advance to get information about the average fare you need to pay for travelling to your destination and try to bargain if necessary. If you would like to get information about the taxis offering service for 24 hours, you can call 809-552-0617/ 809-221-2741/ 809-466-1133 before your arrival.

Hotel Shuttle

You can use the airport shuttles of Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in order to travel to the city center from Punta Cana International Airport. The shuttles of the hotel operate at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the hotel without any transfer. If you will stay at a different hotel in the city, it would be a good idea to get information about the airport shuttle service before starting your travel by calling your hotel or sending an e-mail. After getting the necessary information, you can plan your travel to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttles can be more advantageous economically when compared to the taxi and car rental options. If you don’t consider travelling to different places in the city, you can opt for these shuttles. If you consider discovering the nearby places, renting a car at the airport would be a more appropriate option for a more comfortable travel.

Private Shuttle

Another comfortable option that can be evaluated for travelling to the city center from the airport is private shuttle. Private shuttles carrying passengers to the city center from the airport in a very short time offer a very comfortable travel experience. However, it should be kept in mind that the amount you need to pay increases when it comes to longer distances. If you want to travel to the city center from the airport by using the private shuttles designed according to different needs, don’t forget to make a reservation before coming to Punta Cana.

Weather in Punta Cana

DayMin - Max
TuesdayMin 21ºC - Max 31ºC
WednesdayMin 22ºC - Max 29ºC
ThursdayMin 22ºC - Max 30ºC
FridayMin 22ºC - Max 29ºC
SaturdayMin 22ºC - Max 29ºC

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