Transportation in Dominican Republic

Discover the intricacies of Dominican Republic’s transport system and move within the country freely

In the Dominican Republic, as in every other developing country, the transport system still has to improve quite a bit. Nevertheless, it has a great international travel system and an efficient domestic transport network.

Most of the tourists who arrive in the Dominican Republic do it through one of its eight international airports, which handle flights from everywhere all over the world. It is also possible to travel by air within the country since the Dominican Republic has several aerodromes that handle domestic flights, and you can also take an helicopter flight.

Another way of getting to the Dominican Republic is to do it by ship through the Caribbean Sea, and getting off at any of its most important harbours, like Santo Domingo’s or La Romana’s, while you enjoy a fabulous cruise.

The bus (or “guagua”) system will take you to any Dominican destination by its intercity buses while you can move within the city using the local guaguas.

You can also travel within Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic’s capital city, or within other important cities by taxi, taking advantage of the peculiar “conchos” and “motoconchos”, private vehicles that offer a transportation service, or even hiring a horse carriage.

Bicycles and hitchhiking are alternative means of transport to discover the country on your own, but it is highly advisable to take special care when using this form of transportation.

Discover here, down to the last detail, the best way to arrive in the Dominican Republic, how to move about within the country avoiding any problems and enjoying every single detail that this great Caribbean country has to offer.

These are the main transportation means in the Dominican Republic:

Helicopter Transfer
Enjoy the Dominican Republic in a new, different and amazing way taking helicopter flights

Metro Metro
Save your time and money travelling on the new, modern metropolitan underground network of Santo Domingo

Car Renting
Learn how to rent a car and some of our tips to enjoy driving in Dominican Republic.

Taxi Taxi
Learn how the Taxi Service works and the average price per trip for your stay in the Dominican Republic

Guaguas or Buses
Learn how the urban and intercity buses (guaguas) systems work and get around the Dominican Republic comfortably

Urban Transport
Discover the cheapest urban transport system of the Dominican Republic and move about freely and easily

Cruises Cruises
Enjoy a fabulous cruise to the Dominican Republic and learn the ways of travelling by ship within the country

Bike routes
Move about cycling and discover a healthy and original way to arrive on the most beautiful hideouts

Hitch Hiking
Get around the Dominican Republic hitch hiking freely and discover the best beauties of the country

Horse Carriages
Enjoy an unforgettable ride on a horse carriage in Santo Domingo, on your trip to the Dominican Republic

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