Capital city in National District, Dominican Republic
Getting around Santo Domingo
How to get around Santo Domingo
Uber and taxis are the practical choice. The Metro (two lines) and cable cars avoid traffic on their routes; the Zona Colonial is walkable.
Ways to get around Santo Domingo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro de Santo Domingo | About 20–35 DOP | Lines 1 and 2 cross the city north–south and east–west |
| Uber / inDrive | About 300–600 DOP for 5 km | Cheaper and safer than street taxis |
| Teleférico (cable car) | About 20 DOP | Serves north-side barrios and links to the Metro |
| Guaguas and carros públicos | About 30–60 DOP | Shared routes; crowded and not tourist-friendly |
Ride-hailing apps in Santo Domingo
A 5 km ride costs about RD$300–600 ($5.0–10.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Best option; plentiful cars and card payment |
| inDrive | Negotiate the fare; often cheaper |
| DiDi | Smaller driver pool; sometimes cheaper |
- Uber and inDrive beat street taxis on price and safety. Official airport taxis have fixed fares; negotiate before riding anything else.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Américas International (SDQ)
Taxi or Uber about 1,500–2,500 DOP to the Zona Colonial, 30–50 min; no train. Official taxis have fixed fares outside arrivals.
Driving and onward travel
- 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 Santo Domingo?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, inDrive, DiDi.
What's the best way to get around Santo Domingo?
Uber and taxis are the practical choice. The Metro (two lines) and cable cars avoid traffic on their routes; the Zona Colonial is walkable.
How do I get from the airport to Santo Domingo?
Taxi or Uber about 1,500–2,500 DOP to the Zona Colonial, 30–50 min; no train. Official taxis have fixed fares outside arrivals.
Is Santo Domingo walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Caribe Tours
- Expreso Bávaro
- Metro de Santo Domingo (OPRET)
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
- CEDIMAT
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