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Cheap car hire in the Dominican Republic
Top tips for hiring a car in the Dominican Republic
- If you are bringing children on your vacation and plan to rent a car in the Dominican Republic, you need to be aware that there are no child car seat laws, but it is compulsory for all passengers to wear a seatbelt when they are traveling in a car.
- You will find that there are various types of roads in the Dominican Republic that are suited to different vehicle types. Most of the highways are in brilliant condition and have two lanes, while the DR-1 highway has four lanes and connects the cities of Santiago and Santo Domingo. There are also single-lane roads and dirt tracks, found in rural areas, which can require a four-wheel drive to navigate.
- If you plan to cross the Dominican border with your rental car, you will need to be aware of the territorial restrictions, which will vary depending on the country that you want to visit. For example, you will not be able to take your rental car across to Haiti. To find out which neighboring countries you can visit, you will need to check the conditions with your car hire agency.
- Renting a car in the Dominican Republic offers you the flexibility to explore the country in your own time and at your own pace. Remote sites like the waterfalls at Damajagua in the northern region of the country will require access by car.
- Book your rental car in Dominican Republic at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Dominican Republic are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in the Dominican Republic
What is the most popular car hire in the Dominican Republic?
Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in the Dominican Republic.
What is the best car hire company in the Dominican Republic?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in the Dominican Republic is Alamo (6.5, 83 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in the Dominican Republic?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Where should I hire a car in the Dominican Republic?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in the Dominican Republic are Punta Cana (50% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in the Dominican Republic) and Puerto Plata (50%).
What is driving like in Dominican Republic?
Dominicans drive on the right-hand side of the road. You will find when you drive in the Dominican Republic that the roads are rather busy, plus you will find toll road DR-7 from Santo Domingo. Using a mobile phone at the wheel of a car is forbidden, and wearing a seatbelt is mandatory for all passengers. You may turn right on a red light, and you need to give way to the vehicle that is on the bigger street.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Dominican Republic?
To rent a car in the Dominican Republic, the minimum age is 21 years old. Drivers under 25 years old will need to pay an additional young driver fee of around 868 DOM (17 USD) per day. Be aware that your home country’s driving license is only valid for 30 days after your arrival in the Dominican Republic. You will always need to carry your license and your passport when you are driving.
How much does petrol cost in Dominican Republic?
You can expect to pay around 64 DOM (1.27 USD) per liter of petrol in the Dominican Republic. You will need to be aware that petrol stations close by 6:00 pm and often open for half a day on Sundays. In more rural areas, there are fewer petrol stations, so you will need to fill up your car near the larger towns and cities.
What are the speed limits in Dominican Republic?
When you rent a car in the Dominican Republic, you will need to adhere to the local speed limits. On highways, the maximum speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph), while on other roads you may drive up to 80 km/h (50 mph). When you drive in villages, the speed limit goes down to 40 km/h (25 mph).
Car rental directory
National car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
25 Locations
Alamo car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
23 Locations
FlexWays car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
20 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
19 Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
17 Locations
Avis car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
13 Locations
keddy by Europcar car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
12 Locations
Budget car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
11 Locations
Amerirent Car Rental car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
9 Locations
Dollar car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
8 Locations
Europcar car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
8 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in the Dominican Republic
8 Locations
Good to know
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