✈Transfer Options from Punta Cana Airport to the City Center

Punta Cana is located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic and is one of the most popular beach destinations in the country. Although the city centre of Punta Cana is small, there are a few luxury hotels located along the stunning white sand beaches there and some more boutique local hotels located in the heart of the town.

There’s only one transfer option when it comes to transport from Punta Cana airport to Punta Cana city centre, and that’s a Punta Cana airport taxi. The airport is located just 5 km from the city centre of Punta Cana, so your taxi journey shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes. The set cost of a taxi transfer from Punta Cana airport to your hotel in the city centre is €18 ($20 USD).

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Punta Cana at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€19	10min	24/7	Book
Book
Taxi	€18	10min	24/7

How to get from Punta Cana Airport to the city center by taxi

Taking a Punta Cana airport taxi or pre-booked private car is the only option when it comes to transportation from Punta Cana airport to Punta Cana city centre. However, they are fast, affordable and available 24/7.

Cost of a taxi transfer from Punta Cana Airport to your hotel

There are set costs for the local taxis at Punta Cana airport. The fare depends on the exact hotel you’re heading to, but if it’s close to the city centre, your transportation from Punta Cana airport will cost approximately €18 ($20 USD).

Cost

€18 ($20 USD)

Trip Duration

10 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Punta Cana Airport.

Where do I get it from?

You can easily find all of the Punta Cana airport transportation outside of the arrivals hall exit doors. To take a taxi, look for the long line of cars at the taxi rank and head to the front of the queue.

Convenience

Taking a taxi is the only transfer from Punta Cana airport to the hotels in the City Centre. They are available 24/7 and can get you to the door of your hotel in Punta Cana city centre in just 10 minutes. Having said this, if you’d prefer not to have to haggle with the local drivers or wait in line for a taxi during peak hours, you can pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups instead.

Editor’s Note

Although taking a taxi from Punta Cana Airport to the hotels is cheap, if you split the cost between a few people, you can save even more.

Useful Tips

Standard Punta Cana Airport taxis can take up to 4 passengers.

Be sure to agree on the price with your driver before beginning your journey.

There's no extra charge for luggage that fits in the trunk of your taxi.

Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

How far is Punta Cana from the airport?

Punta Cana city centre is located just 5 km from the airport. Taking a Punta Cana airport taxi shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes to reach your hotel in the city centre of Punta Cana.

How do you get to Punta Cana from the airport?

Taking a Punta Cana airport taxi or private car is a quick and easy way to get to the city centre of Punta Cana. The journey takes just 10 minutes and there’s a set cost of €18 ($20 USD) for the Punta Cana airport transportation.

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