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Dominican Republic Car Rental Mini Guide

Renting a car in the Dominican Republic (often affectionately known as the 'Dom Rep') 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 cheap car hire in the Dominican Republic is the most convenient and comfortable way to get around.

Most popular locations to hire a car in the Dominican Republic

Cheapest car hire in Dominican Republic

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.39 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 254.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Tiida

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.44 EUR/day
Nissan Tiida

7 Days rental at 283.08 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 38.01 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 266.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 807

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 171.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 807

7 Days rental at 1201.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.95 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 475.70 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.95 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 475.70 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Cantus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.72 EUR/day
Hyundai Cantus

7 Days rental at 481.09 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Cantus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.72 EUR/day
Hyundai Cantus

7 Days rental at 481.09 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Cantus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.73 EUR/day
Hyundai Cantus

7 Days rental at 523.12 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.75 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 523.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.75 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 523.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.75 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 523.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.75 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 523.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  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  77.97/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
7.6/10
177
€ 36.39
€ 40.44
€ 75.24
€ 98.98
 Europcar
7
3.2/10
70
€ 45.72
€ 48.80
€ 67.95
€ 108.12

Car rental agent statistics in Dominican Republic

  • 7.6/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 3.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 247
    Total number of reviews in
    Dominican Republic
  • 15
    Most Locations in Dominican Republic:
    ALAMO
  • 9
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 10
    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€ 78
October€ 69
November€ 62
December€ 124
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 56
March€ 52
April€ 49
May€ 50
June€ 53
July€ 52
August€ 45
September€ 53
October€ 53
November€ 49
December€ 81
ItemPercent
January€ 188
February€ 160
March€ 173
April€ 135
May€ 140
June€ 157
July€ 168
August€ 127
September€ 161
October€ 150
November€ 175
December€ 238
ItemPercent
January€ 113
February€ 105
March€ 101
April€ 81
May€ 85
June€ 95
July€ 99
August€ 79
September€ 96
October€ 81
November€ 81
December€ 149
ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 55
March€ 50
April€ 47
May€ 48
June€ 50
July€ 49
August€ 43
September€ 50
October€ 50
November€ 45
December€ 80
ItemPercent
January€ 111
February€ 115
March€ 114
April€ 110
May€ 112
June€ 116
July€ 127
August€ 126
September€ 129
October€ 117
November€ 134
December€ 167
ItemPercent
January€ 94
February€ 86
March€ 70
April€ 59
May€ 67
June€ 65
July€ 67
August€ 58
September€ 68
October€ 58
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
Jun , 2022

€ 0.99

€ 1.31

Jul , 2022

€ 1.02

€ 1.36

Aug , 2022

€ 1.05

€ 1.39

Sep , 2022

€ 1.11

€ 1.47

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

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
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
Sep , 2022 1.11 1.47
Aug , 2022 1.05 1.39
Jul , 2022 1.02 1.36
Jun , 2022 0.99 1.31

Car rental price statistics in Dominican Republic

  • € 254.73
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 203.08
    Highest daily price:
    Hyundai H1
  • 332
    Total cars available
     
  • 24
    Most popular model:
    Kia Sorento
  • 40
    Location with most cars:
    Santo Domingo - Las Americas Intl. Airport
  • € 36.4 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    ALAMO - La Romana - Downtown
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€22.4
 
 
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