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Car Hire & Dominican Republic Mini Guide

Renting a car in the Dominican Republic is a cost effective and comfortable way to explore your surrounding and discover some of the more remote areas that are not so frequented by tourists. The main road on the island is the Highway DR-1, which connects the cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago, and it is a modern and wide. Whether you are planning to soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches in Punta Cana or explore the capital city Santo Domingo and its numerous museums and historical sites, then booking a hire car in the Dominican Republic is the most convenient and comfortable way to get around.

The Dominican Republic is one of the world’s most idyllic countries and occupies two thirds of an island on which the country of Haiti is also located. The Dominican Republic is a Spanish speaking country though some English may be spoken in the tourist resorts, and it is geographically diverse with mountains, forests and coral reefs all there to be explored. This tropical Caribbean island is very popular with nature enthusiasts as it is full of nature parks and surrounded by beautiful seas. Some of those nature parks are the Armando Bermudez National Park, Jose Del Carmen Ramirez National Park, Sierra del Bahoruco National Park and Parque Nacional del Este.

Most popular locations to hire a car in the Dominican Republic

Cheapest car hire in Dominican Republic

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.27 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 218.94 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.95 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 223.65 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.95 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 223.65 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.62 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 235.40 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.12 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 259.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.12 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 259.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.12 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 259.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.12 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 259.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.12 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 259.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.82 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 222.75 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.18 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 246.32 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.18 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 246.32 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.55 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 248.87 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.04 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 259.28 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Trax

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.36 EUR/day
Chevrolet Trax

7 Days rental at 261.58 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Trax

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.36 EUR/day
Chevrolet Trax

7 Days rental at 261.58 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Trax

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.36 EUR/day
Chevrolet Trax

7 Days rental at 261.58 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Trax

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.36 EUR/day
Chevrolet Trax

7 Days rental at 261.58 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.78 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 271.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.85 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 993.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.85 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 993.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.85 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 993.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.85 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 993.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 149.73 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1048.16 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 149.73 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1048.16 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 149.73 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1048.16 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 149.73 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1048.16 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 149.73 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1048.16 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 34.99 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 244.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 39.11 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 273.77 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 39.11 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 273.77 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.17 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 288.19 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.51 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 290.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.51 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 290.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.51 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 290.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.51 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 290.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.51 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 290.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Dominican Republic

  • The Dominican Republic has some of the best roads of all the Caribbean islands
  • It is safe to drive in the Dominican Republic, taking the usual precautions when driving abroad
  • Drive on the right hand side of the road in the Dominican Republic, the steering wheel is on the right
  • Save on sat nav (GPS) and use Google maps or Street View, just be mindful of your data allowance
  • You may need an International Driving Permit when hiring a car in the Dominican Republic
 

Popular car hire destinations in Dominican Republic

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Dominican Republic

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    40kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    DOP  76.59/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    0mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    DOP/USD $

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    16

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Dominican Republic

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Alamo
16
8.7/10
203
€ 37.12
€ 37.36
€ 41.51
€ 82.02
 Europcar
7
6.6/10
77
€ 43.38
€ 46.50
€ 50.90
€ 121.48

Car rental agent statistics in Dominican Republic

  • 8.7/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 6.6/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 280
    Total number of reviews in
    Dominican Republic
  • 15
    Most Locations in Dominican Republic:
    ALAMO
  • 10
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 11
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Dominican Republic

ItemPercent
January€ 102
February€ 80
March€ 73
April€ 66
May€ 68
June€ 71
July€ 76
August€ 60
September€ 73
October€ 66
November€ 62
December€ 124
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 56
March€ 52
April€ 49
May€ 50
June€ 53
July€ 52
August€ 47
September€ 51
October€ 52
November€ 49
December€ 81
ItemPercent
January€ 188
February€ 160
March€ 173
April€ 135
May€ 140
June€ 157
July€ 168
August€ 127
September€ 162
October€ 152
November€ 175
December€ 238
ItemPercent
January€ 113
February€ 105
March€ 101
April€ 81
May€ 85
June€ 95
July€ 99
August€ 76
September€ 91
October€ 77
November€ 81
December€ 149
ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 55
March€ 50
April€ 47
May€ 48
June€ 50
July€ 49
August€ 45
September€ 48
October€ 48
November€ 45
December€ 80
ItemPercent
January€ 111
February€ 115
March€ 114
April€ 110
May€ 112
June€ 116
July€ 127
August€ 118
September€ 125
October€ 114
November€ 134
December€ 167
ItemPercent
January€ 94
February€ 86
March€ 70
April€ 59
May€ 67
June€ 65
July€ 67
August€ 58
September€ 64
October€ 56
November€ 57
December€ 129
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Dominican Republic

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 1.10

€ 1.45

Nov , 2022

€ 1.07

€ 1.42

Dec , 2022

€ 1.02

€ 1.35

Jan , 2023

€ 0.96

€ 1.28

Feb , 2023

€ 0.97

€ 1.28

Mar , 2023

€ 1.01

€ 1.33

Apr , 2023

€ 0.98

€ 1.29

May , 2023

€ 0.99

€ 1.30

Jun , 2023

€ 0.99

€ 1.31

Jul , 2023

€ 0.95

€ 1.26

Aug , 2023

€ 0.95

€ 1.25

Sep , 2023

€ 0.97

€ 1.28

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 0.97 1.28
Aug , 2023 0.95 1.25
Jul , 2023 0.95 1.26
Jun , 2023 0.99 1.31
May , 2023 0.99 1.30
Apr , 2023 0.98 1.29
Mar , 2023 1.01 1.33
Feb , 2023 0.97 1.28
Jan , 2023 0.96 1.28
Dec , 2022 1.02 1.35
Nov , 2022 1.07 1.42
Oct , 2022 1.10 1.45

Car rental price statistics in Dominican Republic

  • € 218.89
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 212.54
    Highest daily price:
    Citroen Jumpy
  • 367
    Total cars available
     
  • 30
    Most popular model:
    Kia Sorento
  • 48
    Location with most cars:
    Santo Domingo - Las Americas Intl. Airport
  • € 31.3 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    GOLDCAR - Santo Domingo - Las Americas Intl. Airport
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€24.7
 
 
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Standard 4 5 5 from €33.8 per day
Compact 4 5 3 from €28.2 per day
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Mini 3 4 1 from €58.6 per day
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Economy 5 5 2 from €70.2 per day
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€22.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €22.4 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €28.9 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €25.1 per day
Car Hire Puerto Plata Airport
€22.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €22.4 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €38.5 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €33.9 per day