Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Getting around Punta Cana

How to travel around Punta Cana — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Resort transfers

Pre-booked transfers avoid the arrivals scrum entirely.

Watch outAirport 'transfer' desks selling rides that stop at a timeshare presentation before the hotel.

2. Uber

Operates in Punta Cana, and cheaper than the resort taxis.

Watch outTaxis quoting in dollars at inflated rates with no meter or published tariff.

3. Guaguas

Shared minibuses along the main roads, very cheap and used by locals.

4. Rented car

For Altos de Chavón and the south coast.

Watch outDamage claimed at return without a signed condition report.

5. Catamaran and boat trips

The way to Saona and Catalina, from several marinas.

Booking apps in Dominican Republic

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Uber

Operates in Santo Domingo and the main resort areas.

Coverage: Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Santiago.
Why it helps: Removes the dollar-quoted resort transfer fares with no meter and no published tariff.