Beach town in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Getting around Punta Cana
How to get around Punta Cana
Spread out and car-dependent. Taxis, hotel transfers and Uber link resorts; cheap shared minibuses (guaguas) run along the main highway but are crowded and unscheduled.
Ways to get around Punta Cana
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi (fixed fare) | About 1,000–3,000 DOP between resort areas | Agree the price first; hotels post fare lists |
| Uber | About 500–1,000 DOP for short trips | Works around Bávaro; airport pickups are limited by taxi unions |
| Guagua (shared minibus) | About 100–250 DOP | Along the Bávaro–Higüey highway; no timetable, cash only |
| Motoconcho | About 100–250 DOP | Motorbike taxi for short hops; no helmets, higher crash risk |
Ride-hailing apps in Punta Cana
A 5 km ride costs about RD$500–1,000 ($8.4–16.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works in Bávaro and Cap Cana; availability thins on the outskirts |
| inDrive | Name your price; useful when Uber is scarce |
- Airport taxis run on a fixed price list; hotels will quote the same. Always confirm whether the fare is per car in dollars or pesos.
Arriving in Punta Cana
Punta Cana International (PUJ)
Hotel transfer or taxi about US$30–60 (1,800–3,600 DOP) to Bávaro, 15–40 min; Santo Domingo is 2.5–3 h by road.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable in Bávaro for about 800–1,200 DOP a day, but traffic and crashes are common; motorcycle licence required.
- 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 Punta Cana?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Punta Cana?
Spread out and car-dependent. Taxis, hotel transfers and Uber link resorts; cheap shared minibuses (guaguas) run along the main highway but are crowded and unscheduled.
How do I get from the airport to Punta Cana?
Hotel transfer or taxi about US$30–60 (1,800–3,600 DOP) to Bávaro, 15–40 min; Santo Domingo is 2.5–3 h by road.
Is Punta Cana walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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