City, Dominican Republic
Getting around La Romana
How to get around La Romana
Taxis, Uber, inDrive and shared minibuses cover the city. Boats and Saona tours depart from Bayahíbe, 20–30 minutes away.
Ways to get around La Romana
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Guagua (minibus) | About 40–120 DOP | Cheapest, but crowded and with no fixed timetable |
| Motoconcho (motorbike taxi) | About 50–150 DOP | Fast and risky; helmets rarely provided |
| Taxi or app car | About 350–700 DOP for 5 km | Agree the price or use Uber or inDrive |
| Intercity bus | About 300–450 DOP to Santo Domingo | Expreso Romana and Caribe Tours; about 2 hours; Expreso Bávaro runs to Bávaro |
Ride-hailing apps in La Romana
A 5 km ride costs about RD$350–700 ($5.9–11.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Operates in La Romana; pickups can be slower than in big cities |
| inDrive | Set your own fare; agree before the ride |
| DiDi | Operates in La Romana; fewer drivers than Uber |
- Street taxis are unmetered; agree the fare first. Motoconchos are cheapest but riskier. Arrange Saona tours through your hotel or a licensed operator.
Arriving in La Romana
Las Américas (Santo Domingo) (SDQ)
About 100 km, 1h15–1h45. Taxi roughly 4,500–7,000 DOP; intercity bus to La Romana about 300–450 DOP.
La Romana (Casa de Campo) (LRM)
Limited commercial and charter flights; transfers to Casa de Campo take about 10 minutes.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist, but traffic is chaotic and insurance is rare. A foreign licence is accepted for about three months; ride with a helmet.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for about 3 months; rental companies may also ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Dominican Republic: Air-conditioned coaches (Caribe Tours, Expreso Bávaro, Metro Tours) link Santo Domingo with Santiago, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samaná cheaply; local guaguas fill the gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in La Romana?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, inDrive, DiDi.
What's the best way to get around La Romana?
Taxis, Uber, inDrive and shared minibuses cover the city. Boats and Saona tours depart from Bayahíbe, 20–30 minutes away.
How do I get from the airport to La Romana?
About 100 km, 1h15–1h45. Taxi roughly 4,500–7,000 DOP; intercity bus to La Romana about 300–450 DOP.
Is La Romana walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Caribe Tours
- Expreso Bávaro
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
- Casa de Campo Resort
- CEDIMAT
- Uber La Romana
- DiDi operating cities, Dominican Republic
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