Taxis in Punta Cana are not specially painted, but many of the cars are yellow cars with the word “Plack” on the windshield.
Taxi services in Punta Cana
Upon arrival, at the airport, you can use the services of drivers who are waiting here for customers. As a rule, prices are fixed and depend on the location of your hotel (you will see the price list with rates at the airport or directly in the car).
You can find a free car in Punta Cana in the busy areas of the resort, as well as order a taxi at the hotel (there are taxi ranks on the territory of large hotels).
Advice: use only licensed taxi drivers - ask the driver to show you his ID card. To call a taxi, you may need the following numbers: 809 466 1133, 809 552 0617, 809 221 2741.
Tourist taxis in Punta Cana
They are represented by newer and more reliable cars (they are famous for a higher level of service), but the fare in such taxis is higher than the standard fares for regular taxis.
In order not to be unpleasantly surprised while traveling on a city or tourist taxi, it is advisable to discuss the conditions of the trip and the price in advance (sometimes taxi drivers put other passengers on the road - if you are against, immediately inform the driver about it, especially since many of them speak English) …
Moto taxi in Punta Cana
A trip to a motoconcho costs about 60-100 pesos (on average about $ 3). But before getting into such a taxi, it should be noted that the driver can take 2-3 passengers to whom he does not issue helmets. And besides, there is a great risk of getting burned by touching the motorcycle exhaust pipe with your feet - be careful when traveling in this type of transport!
Taxi cost in Punta Cana
If you are interested in knowing how much a taxi costs in Punta Cana, check out the fixed prices for some of the facilities:
- on average, a trip around the city costs passengers $ 6-8;
- for a trip from the international airport to the hotel, passengers are charged at least $ 25: to the Bavaro hotel, Punta Cana Princess, Ocean Blue & Sand - $ 38, to Manati Park - $ 28, to the Hard Rock Hotel - $ 50.
Local cars are not equipped with meters, so it is better to ask about the fare before boarding (if you find it too high, bargain).
It should be borne in mind that a taxi can accommodate 4 people + 2 children (for transporting more than 4 people, drivers will most likely require an additional payment).
You can pay for the fare in American dollars, but it is advisable to have small bills with you, since drivers often do not have change (even if they find it, they will give it to you in pesos).
Although it is more expensive to travel by taxi in Punta Cana than by bus, it is safer and more convenient to travel by this type of transport.
