Car Rental in Punta Cana

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Pick-up location

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown

Compact

Hyundai Verna or similar

4
2
5
A/C
Auto.

per day

Punta Cana Airport

Economy

Hyundai i10 or similar

4
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Punta Cana Airport

Mini

Chevrolet Spark or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Punta Cana Airport

Intermediate

Toyota Corolla or similar

5
1
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel Information

Languages

Spanish, Creole

Currency

DOP

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$84 per day

Average car rental length

9 days

Speed limit within town

20 - 80 km/h or 12 - 50 mph

Speed limit out of town

120 km/h or 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Rating

9.5 / 10

One-Way Car Rentals in Punta Cana

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Punta Cana and drop off in another city include:

From Punta Cana to Puerto Plata - 13 offers from $75.39 per day
From Punta Cana to Santiago - 13 offers from $73.63 per day

Top 4 cities near Punta Cana

Santo Domingo from $26.37 per day

138.5 km / 86.1 miles away
Samaná

163.6 km / 101.7 miles away
Santiago from $44.18 per day

253.4 km / 157.5 miles away
Puerto Plata from $39.78 per day

266.9 km / 165.8 miles away

Top 5 locations near Punta Cana

Punta Cana Airport from $27.14 per day
Las Americas Int. Airport from $26.37 per day

138.5 km / 86.1 miles away
Samaná El Catey Airport

163.6 km / 101.7 miles away
La Isabela International Airport from $110.61 per day

170.6 km / 106 miles away
Santiago Airport from $44.18 per day

253.4 km / 157.5 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Punta Cana?

Car rental prices in Punta Cana vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in Punta Cana

$44.25

January

$40.78

February

$47.81

March

$48.28

April

$58.45

May

$45.48

June

$53.21

July

$41.72

August

$47.49

September

$29.44

October

$35.19

November

$60.49

December

The cheapest month to rent a car in Punta Cana is October (when prices average $29.44 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $60.49).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Punta Cana?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in October, they keep their car for 7 days.

Average number of rental days in Punta Cana

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Punta Cana?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Punta Cana is December, and the least popular is May.

Monthly searches in Punta Cana by pick-up date relative to the average

161%

January

112%

February

108%

March

53%

April

41%

May

92%

June

92%

July

81%

August

61%

September

87%

October

127%

November

185%

December

Car rental information

Car rental locations	2
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	Alamo, MEX RENT A CAR, Flexways, Enterprise, York Car Rental
Popular car categories	SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars
Lowest price	$27 per day
Cheapest supplier	Flexways

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Flexways	Suzuki Dzire	5	2	Medium cars
Alamo	Chevrolet Trax	5	3	SUVs
York Car Rental	Honda Civic	4	2	Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR	Hyundai i10	4	2	Small cars
Alamo	Chevrolet Aveo	4	1	Medium cars
Goldcar	Hyundai Grand i10	4	2	Medium cars
MEX RENT A CAR	Toyota Rush	5	2	SUVs
Alamo	Nissan Versa	4	2	Large cars
Routes Car Rental	Hyundai Accent	4	2	Medium cars
Alamo	Chevrolet Spark	4	2	Small cars

FAQ

How old do I have to be to rent a car in the Dominican Republic?

You have to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in the Dominican Republic, though, so some suppliers have a minimum age of 21. If you're under 25, you'll be charged an additional Young Driver Fee.

Can I return a car rented in Punta Cana in Santo Domingo?

Yes, a one-way trip between cities in the Dominican Republic is possible with a rental car. Not all suppliers allow this, though, so you'll need to make sure you use Santo Domino as your desired drop-off location when searching for a car.

Do I need an International Driving Permit in the Dominica Republic?

If your license is in the Latin alphabet, you won't need an IDP. If your license is in another type of alphabet (e.g., in Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, or Russian)

Can I travel to Haiti with a car rented in Punta Cana?

No, you will not be able to cross the border into Haiti with a rental car. If you were to do so, you would be charged a hefty fine and lose any coverage the vehicle has.