✈ How to get from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata is a popular coastal city located in the Dominican Republic. This seaside city is known for its beautiful golden sand beaches, calm waters and high-end resorts. However, Puerto Plata also has a fascinating historical city centre, with colonial-era architecture, Spanish churches and many delicious local eateries. Puerto Plata is the perfect place for both a relaxing beach vacation and a cultural adventure.

Since there is no public transport available, many of the major resorts offer a shuttle service from Puerto Plata Airport to your hotel. However, if your resort doesn’t offer this service, or if you’re looking for a more instant transfer option, you can take a local taxi or pre-book a private transfer service. The journey time in a taxi from Puerto Plata Airport to the city centre will be 35 minutes and you can expect a cost of around €40 (DOP 2,500) for up to 4 passengers.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€40	35min	24/7

How to get from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata

If you don’t want to wait for a shared hotel shuttle to fill up and depart to your destination or are staying in an independent accommodation that doesn’t offer such service, taking a taxi from Puerto Plata to your hotel is the best option. The journey time will be around 35 minutes and you’ll travel in privacy, style and comfort right to the door of your destination.

How much is a taxi from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata?

There’s no official fare for taking a taxi from Puerto Plata to the city centre. You will be given a fare by your driver depending on the exact location of your hotel or apartment. However, you can expect an average fare of around €40 (DOP 2,500).

If you’d prefer a fixed fare for your journey from Puerto Plata Airport to your hotel, you can pre-book your ride with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€40 (DOP 2,500)

Trip Duration

35 Min.

*Prices may vary unless you book your transfer in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Puerto Plata Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Puerto Plata Airport?

Taxis are readily available from just outside of the Arrivals Hall. You must walk to the designated kiosk to ask for your taxi and tell the employee your destination.

Convenience

Although some resorts provide hotel transportation from the airport, you can have a long wait for this service as they usually like to fill the buses before they leave. Taking a taxi is a much more convenient way to get from Puerto Plata Airport to your hotel, as taxis are available to take you directly to the door of your destination, no matter what time you land.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 people in a standard local taxi, so splitting the cost of your fare can reduce the cost by 75% per person.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver before leaving the airport to avoid being overcharged.

You must request your taxi from the kiosk in the Arrivals Hall before approaching a cab driver.

Tipping your driver around 10% is always appreciated if you enjoyed the service.

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How do I get from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata?

To get from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata, you can either take a local taxi or pre-book a private transfer service. The journey time will be around 35 minutes and the cost of a local Puerto Plata Airport taxi will be approximately €40 (DOP 2,500), although that price isn’t guaranteed unless you pre-book.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata?

There’s no officially set price for taking a taxi from Puerto Plata Airport to the city centre. Your driver will charge you around €40 (DOP 2,500), however, this fare may change depending on the hotel you’re travelling to. For a set fare you can count on, we suggest pre-booking your transfers with Welcome Pickups.

How far is it from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata city centre?

The distance from Puerto Plata Airport to Puerto Plata is around 20 km. It will take approximately 35 minutes to reach most of the major resorts in the city centre if you take an airport taxi from the airport cab rank or a private transfer.

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