Guides
What to know before you rent a car in the Dominican Republic: the airport, the routes, your licence, safety and which vehicle fits your trip.
Landing at Santo Domingo’s Las Américas Airport and thinking about renting a car? Here is what matters: where the airport is, how long the drive takes, what to have ready and how we arrange the handover.
Read the guideA hybrid never needs plugging in, charges itself and saves fuel exactly where fuel is wasted: in city traffic. Here is how one drives, why it makes sense in the Dominican Republic and which ones we have available.
Read the guideChoosing between an SUV, a sedan and a minivan is not about taste: it comes down to how many of you there are, how much luggage you have and where you will drive. This guide compares all three using the actual cars in our fleet.
Read the guideYes, you can drive in the Dominican Republic with your US, Canadian or European licence while you are visiting. Here is what Law 63-17 actually says, the 90-day rule INTRANT applies, the driving age and what to keep in the glovebox.
Read the guideTen minutes at pick-up saves every argument at drop-off. This is the checklist we use ourselves: bodywork, tyres, documents, lights and the photos worth keeping before you drive away.
Read the guideSanto Domingo Este is the smart place to rent a car when you arrive: it sits between the airport and the capital. Here is how to get around, what to ask before booking and which vehicle fits your plans.
Read the guideSanto Domingo to Punta Cana is about 200 kilometres and two and a half hours of highway driving, with a few tolls along the way. Here is the route stretch by stretch, the stops worth making and what to bring in the car.
Read the guideDriving in the Dominican Republic is safe once you know what to expect: swarms of motorcycles, patchy signage and good highways between cities. Here are the speed limits set by Law 63-17, the seat belt and alcohol rules, and practical advice.
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