Luxury Cap Cana Villas

There are many direct flights to the Dominican Republic from airports around the world, including frequent flights from both North America and Europe. Direct flights from North America are usually from the Caribbean gateway cities of Miami, New York, Montréal, and Toronto, although flights from elsewhere are available with a stopover. From the UK, you can fly direct from London to Punta Cana, or get a connecting flight to elsewhere on the island.

The closest airport to Cap Cana is Punta Cana International Airport, which is just over 10 minutes drive away.

Renting a car in Cap Cana is a good way to get around if you want maximum freedom to explore the area and the rest of the Dominican Republic. To drive on the island you will need ID or passport, a driver's license (with at least six months validity), up-to-date vehicle papers, and valid car insurance.

The roads around Cap Cana are not as well-maintained as you will probably be used to back home, and local drivers aren't always the most careful, particularly in the bigger cities. If you are used to driving abroad, it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge to you, but if you aren't confident behind the wheel or used to driving overseas, you might be better off booking excursions or private transfers. You can book private airport transfers to your Cap Cana accommodation here.

Getting around by bus (locally known as guaguas) is the local choice in Cap Cana. There are a couple of different types of buses, the local and the intercity buses. Local buses move passengers around within a city or small area, often without pre-established stops, so make sure you know your route and destination if you take one of these. Intercity buses link the main cities and tourist sites and are generally modern, well-appointed vehicles that are comfortable to travel in.

Taxis in and around Cap Cana are a convenient, if pricey, way to get around. Taxi drivers in the Dominican Republic tend to wait outside tourist areas rather than drive around, so you might have to go to somewhere busy to find one. There are no taxi meters in the DR, so be sure to negotiate a price before getting in, and it's almost always best to haggle down from the driver's initial price. 200 RD$ is an average a reasonable fare to aim for, depending on how far you're going, of course. Overall, taxis in Cap Cana are quite an expensive way to get around, so probably not advisable for every trip.