Car hire at Punta Cana Airport
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Top tips for hiring a car at Punta Cana Airport
- Whether you’re traveling to Punta Cana for pleasure or business, you’ll need a car rental to make your trip enjoyable. Car rental at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) gives you an opportunity to arrive at your final destination in style. Car rental is also a better option for travelers going about their business in this part of the Dominican Republic. A nice rental vehicle will certainly allow you to check out all the most amazing places that buses and other public transportation cannot access.
- Punta Cana Airport car rental companies have varying restrictions for car renters. In particular, the renter’s age is of great importance. Therefore, you need to be at least 21 years old to book a car at PUJ International Airport. You may be charged an additional fee if you’re under 25 years old. In case you want to involve an additional driver, most car rental agencies will require the other driver to sign the contract and be present at the rental desk with you. Additional fees for the extra driver may apply.
- To avoid long lines at Punta Cana International Airport, make sure to head straight to the onsite car rental facility. While at the car rental counter, compare deals across major car suppliers to find the most appropriate one for your travel requirements and budget. Alternatively, you can make an online car rental reservation early before your arrival date to save money and time. Bear in mind that the average rates of a car rental at Punta Cana Airport can vary depending on popularity, supply, and how early you reserve your rental car.
- Most car rental companies at PUJ have their own policies that you should know before you even start your rental car engine. One of these policies is the full tank policy which requires you to return the car with a full tank of fuel. If you return it with less fuel than what you began with, the car rental agency may charge you some fee to top it up before you catch your flight. Another important policy is unlimited mileage. Some companies have a limited miles policy while others have unlimited. The latter gives you unlimited possibilities to go anywhere you want during the car rental period.
- Book your car hire at Punta Cana Airport at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Punta Cana Airport
Where are the car rental companies situated at Punta Cana Airport?
Car rental companies’ offices are conveniently located within Terminal A and Terminal B of Punta Cana International Airport. Their locations help you transition from the airport to your car rental easily without wasting your time. Each one of them provides affordable car rental rates and a wide selection of vehicles to cater to the needs of all renters arriving at PUJ Airport.
Which rental car types are the most popular at Punta Cana Airport?
With several car rental companies available at Punta Cana International Airport, you can expect to find many car types to choose from. For this particular airport, the most popular car category is the Standard car class. This is the most ideal group of cars when arriving at PUJ, especially in August. The standard cars can easily handle the weather conditions experienced in Punta Cana. They also hold up well whenever the temperature fluctuates to serve you throughout your rental period. Other types are Economy, Mini, Midsize, Compact, and SUVs.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Punta Cana Airport?
Car rental at Punta Cana Airport requires you to present your valid driver’s license held for at least two years. You may also have to provide an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) if your driver’s license isn’t in the official language used in the Dominican Republic. Additional documentations include your passport or original photo ID, international credit card, and prepaid booking voucher.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Punta Cana Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Punta Cana Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and Firefly.
Punta Cana Airport car rental reviews and directory
Sixt
4,2
Mediocre
49 reviewsCleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.3
Value for money
3.9
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
4,0 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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NothingCons:
Being more understanding with personal issues and offer solutions, I’ve never use the car because my flight was changed and I wanted modified the pick up date and was not possible so I pay without using the service.7,2 Good
Apr 2019
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The car itself was full of dents and scratches and halfway through the trip started rattling badly. Also had really bad cup holders and storage in the drivers area.2,0 Poor
Mar 2019
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car was not ready2,0 Poor
Mar 2019
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Nothing. There is no one thing which I likes.Cons:
They ripped me off. Overcharged. Used our poor language, threatened us, made us sign paper without explanation under pressure. They said ALL THIS HAS TO BE ON CONTRACT. BY later in their email they said it wasn't necessary. We pay over $600 more. The Allianz insurance wasn't legit for their policy.2,0 Poor
Mar 2019
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We didn't took the car...there was an extra charge more than double of the announced price we paid for the rental!Alamo
8,0
Very Good
14 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
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8.0
Value for money
8.0
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2,0 Poor
Jun 2017
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My flight was delayed. Alamo was aware of my flight number because it was notified by reservation and they are at the airport. Alamo closed and I left without transportation at the airport. I will never book again. I had a bad time and I was distressed to stay without transportation in a country that did not know anyone. I had to settle with another company.4,0 Mediocre
Jun 2017
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Decent carCons:
Got completely ripped off. Alamo did not honor the price I signed up for and forced me to to pay over $400 when I signed up for a car that was supposed to cost $1372,0 Poor
May 2017
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I did not rent the car because when we got there and we showed the rate we had the guy keep saying that is impossible you have no insurance he wanted to charge us insurance for 3 days $175.00 and the car rate $43 for the 3 das we thought it was outrages and decided to take a cab to the resort which was only $35.0010,0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Easy pick up and drop offCons:
Nothing2,0 Poor
Feb 2017
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NothingCons:
My rate for a rental in DR was surprisingly affordable when I booked online. I went ahead and purchased the insurance made available during booking. When I arrived at the rental counter, additional insurance was required with the rental, regardless of the policy I'd purchased (mistakenly believing it was part of Alamo's a la carte options). So I had a useless insurance policy and the required Alamo insurance more than doubled the online quote. Bastards.5,2 Fair
Jan 2017
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Exterior of vehicle delivered was not cleanedAce
6,0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
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E-Z Rent-A-Car
5,2
Fair
3 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
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6.0
Value for money
4.0
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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Absolutely nothing.Cons:
The fact that when we arrived they had no vehicles. Literally none and did not even try to help us find one. And we arrived ahead of our scheduled pick-up time to be safe. Horrible customer service and horrible company. Not what one wants to deal with when they arrive to a foreign country. Unacceptable.2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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I would be capable to disband Kayak from the Internet.Cons:
They promised us to bring the car in Bavaro although, in the very first day they invited us in Punta Cana Aiport. After we made more than 5 phone calls, on European roaming, calls consisting of: wait a second, wait a second, and we were discussing with many, many operators, calling us on Terminal A, afterwards on Terminal B, and again on A and B, we found out that they didn't even have the car we ordered. We had to pay 70 USD taxi, round trip and also 282 USD insurance for no car. It was a disaster that destroyed our holiday. It's a huge mistake to have them as your franchisors. They don't speak English, it's a huge waiting time, no car, and the services are a disaster!5,2 Fair
Nov 2016
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NothingCons:
Bait and switch on prices. My rental before arrival was around 270 dollars and at the airport it turned into 597 dollars. Apperantly they do not accept the rental insurance I have bought thru Kayak (which Kayak recommended) so I was forced to buy their insurance which turned out to be more than the rental itself. Horrible rental company and I am not happy with Kayak that offered me insurance. So pretty much I got screwed. Never again am I booking rentals thru a website.Budget
5,0
Fair
6 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
4.7
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2018
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Pickup is convenient to the airportCons:
Get ready for a surprise when you arrive at the checkout counter to discover mandatory insurance, $1000 credit card holds, and lots of other fees in excess of what Kayak quoted you.2,0 Poor
Mar 2018
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Got to budget, and no 7 seaters available. Budget guy walked me over to National, where I was forced to pay double the reservation price to get the same vehicle I reserved.Cons:
Got ripped off. Won't use this again.8,8 Very Good
Feb 2018
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Was cheapest deal at the airport rentals. Would rent again hereCons:
The car battery died if you turned the lights on without the engine running, for 5 minutes. Literally 5 minutes to a dead battery. Had to have it jump-started twice and wish we would have been warned about that.9,2 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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The car was clean, new, and in good working order.Cons:
The cost of the insurance was twice the cost of the rental charge3,6 Poor
Mar 2017
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There is not much I liked. Very disappointedCons:
It was hard to communicate with the sales reps. We were told we had to carry the insurance even though a credit card covered it or we wouldn't have ended up with a vehicle. And the total price ended up being nearly twice the amount we were quoted.4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2016
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Not much since they placed me in a smaller truck that I did not ask forCons:
I did not like the fact that I was given a category of vehicular other then what I asked for every when I showed them the email to prove it.Firefly
5,0
Fair
5 reviewsCleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.0
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2,8 Poor
Sep 2018
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Like how easy it was to dropped off.Cons:
I was given one price online and at the counter I had additional charges that no one could assist me with. I had to paid an additional $60 for dropping it off at the same location I had reserved it for but was told that it was not included in the price of reservation, I was force to use their insurance for an additional $20 otherwise they would not release the car even though I had my own insurance.2,0 Poor
Jul 2018
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The quotation was way to different from what the company charged me, plus I bought the Insurance previous to the rental and the staff at Firefly said it was not valid for the Dominican Republic. Any way I can get my money back ?6,0 Okay
Mar 2018
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I have worldwide excess insurance and was not accepted, so my rental was an extra $ 19 x day.4,0 Mediocre
Jan 2018
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nothingCons:
Waiting at the counter after a long flight to pick up the car and to be told that I have to pay so many extra including the Collision / LDW of $ 8.95 or $ 19.00 daily when I do have my own insurance. From an estimate booking of $ 556 I end up paying $ 1696.11. Never again I will be booking a car hire with a broker.Thrifty
5,0
Fair
9 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
5.3
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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Reservation made sept 2016 for the ONLY vacation I get all year at Christmas. Confirmed six times - even before leaving LAX! Arrived and was told "sorry lady we have no cars". Without all the horrible details here's a f ew: - 3.5 hours begging/crying at counter they did not care although my reservation was acknowledged. - Christmas day, traveling solo and disabled, they did not care. - Supervisor got on phone, he did not care. - I had nowhere to go and NO transportation. - 3.5 hours later "we found a car it will be $800" THIEVES AND LIARS. I witnessed FIVE other renters on either side of the Thrifty rental counter told the same thing.Cons:
Learned from MANY locals, "they do it all the time". - my reservation was for 16 days $300. I would NEVER give that country one dime out of my own pocket although the USA has given them HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of dollars to rebuild. Their culture is deplorable. They need to be delivered from the rampant "deception with a smile."2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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NOTHINGCons:
I have rented cars for a little over 10 years now and this was the worst car experience. I rented a car in Punta cana for 13 days and when I got there around 2 pm when I go to pick my car up there wasn't any available. Not even that, before I left for my trip I confirmed it and they told me my car was available. Don't know how that works?? And to end the story short they triple the price? Worst car rental in the caribbean!!!! DONT RENT THRIFTY IN PUNTA CANA.2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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They overbook and dies not have a car for me , the supervisor said that my reservation was "expired" becaude i arrive 2 hours late. They try to look for an indepent car rental that charge me 700 usd, when i book for 250 usd. Horrible experience5,2 Fair
Dec 2016
Pros:
The car drove nice, but was a stiff ride in the back seat for two adults. We were able to get four adult and 6+ bags. The air conditioning worked well. It had enough power to manuver when needed.Cons:
The Hyundai Accent is a small "Full size" car. Very short leg space in the back seat. The outside of the car was clean enough, but the inside of the windshield was very bad. Refracted the sunlight to the point we had to stop and find water and towels to scrub the inside clean. I expected the required liablity insurance to be extra, but the required ups and extras almost doubled the original quoted cost. I was very nervious driving, fearing someone might hit me and we were warned of the consequences.4,4 Mediocre
Oct 2016
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Car was fairly new and clean. Upon return rep drove us to our terminal in the car and helped us manage our luggage.Cons:
There were surprise extra charges and they insisted on putting a $1500 hold on my credit card because I declined their insurance. The car was smaller than what I reserved and there were no other options so we squeezed in and didn't have a very safe situation. There were several stickers partially removed from the windshield that obstructed the view.2,0 Poor
Feb 2023
Avis
4,9
Mediocre
20 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
5.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.2
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8,8 Very Good
Jul 2019
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Great staffCons:
The information regarding the car2,0 Poor
Aug 2018
Pros:
NOTHINGCons:
EVERYTHING...it was a old car from 2015. NOT in good condition. NO THE CAR that we reserved.2,0 Poor
Jan 2023
2,0 Poor
Jan 2023
4,0 Mediocre
Jan 2023
2,0 Poor
Jan 2023
INTERRENT
4,6
Mediocre
2 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
4.6
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2022
Europcar
3,7
Poor
13 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.3
Value for money
4.2
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8,0 Very Good
Jan 2021
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We couldn’t connect our phones to the unit, so we had to travel without music.2,0 Poor
Jan 2021
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No available cars at all. Worst experience ever4,0 Mediocre
Oct 2019
Pros:
Overall it was relatively cheapCons:
No representative at arrival terminal. No transfer to the car rental location. Tried to force to buy an insurance for twice amount of the rental itself!! Price wasn't final and increased about 50%.5,2 Fair
Oct 2018
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We had a Ford Explorer SUV that was able to fit our big group and was clean, drove perfectly, it would have been a 5 star review had there not been poor service with Europcar and the insurance scam they pulled on usCons:
I rented a SUV from Europcar through carrentals.com I purchased the insurance package through car rentals and when I go to Punta Cana they told me that for the SUV I cannot have the insurance I bought, I must purchase Europcar's insurance package. They also said that they DID NOT have it in writing as to where that actual company policy exists. They also did not have any paperwork that showed the different insurance packages. It seemed very sketchy and when I asked if there was a supervisor to speak to the guy said he was the supervisor. My rental went from being $375 to almost $700 with the little insurance scam. I emailed Europcar's customer service the day it happened, after my 7 day trip I still had not heard anything and still two weeks later have not heard from them.2,0 Poor
Aug 2018
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nothingCons:
When we got there they did not have a 7 passenger vehicle and I had to catch a taxi. waited at the counter for 30 minutes for someone from their company to show up7,6 Good
May 2018
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Wouldn't let me use my Capitol one card coverage on insurance. Said I had to get a bank statementRoutes Car & Truck Rentals
3,6
Poor
4 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
3.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
3.6
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2023
2,0 Poor
Sep 2022
2,0 Poor
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Hertz
3,4
Poor
14 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.3
Value for money
2.0
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2020
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I didn't like that it was a very misleading experience. I booked through Kayak.com at a price and when I got to Hertz they said that they couldn't give me the value I was offered on the website and charged me double of what I expecting to pay.3,6 Poor
Jan 2020
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Convenience, dropped it off at a different locationCons:
The insurance we reserved was a joke. It was 10 dollars a day on the Kayak site only to find out when we got to the Hertz facility they wanted to charge more for insurance than the entire car rental price. We had 2 dents on the car that I told the hertz guy about. He saw them and agreed, but didn't add them to the damage sheet! So, at the other end, they are trying to charge us for dents that I have pictures of on my phone! The language barrier was a joke. If I have to pay for damage that was already on the car, I'll be coming back to Hertz for this.4,0 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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Honesty upon returnCons:
Was quoted a price and when I picked up the car I was downgraded to an suv that was not close to a “Tahoe or similar vehicle”. I was forced to sign into multiple types of coverages that according to the rep were mandatory. Price more than doubled from quite. Rep on return advised none were mandatory2,0 Poor
Oct 2018
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Be. Careful. I went with a reservation and my total amount doubled.9,6 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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The checkout process was easy and fast. Our credit cards were charge the right amount.Cons:
It would have been nice for them to offer dropoff service to the hotels so that we didn't have to call a taxi. However, the staff was great and drove us around the corner to the taxi stand.2,0 Poor
Dec 2016
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I was stuck and no other car companies had a car so I had to hire a taxi and it cost me 300USD. The man said they frequently overbook their cars. Disgusting.One location in Punta Cana Airport
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Carr Higuey-Miches
+1 809 959 0287
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2018
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NothingCons:
Got to car rental counter only to be told that they had no cars available and none of the other car rental companies had cars. We had to get a taxi to our destination and 2 days later we were able to secure a car from Budget but at 5 times the cost of our initial reservation with Payless.2,0 Poor
Jan 2018
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Arrived at airport and there were no cars. Attendant said she would call and deliver a car to the hotel next day. Still no car, called everyday and still no car until day 5 of trip and then offered a compact (not suitable for 4 adults and baggage) and asked to come to airport to collects. Lies, bad service, awful company. Also price listed is wrong - highly inflated insurance costs on pickup.One location in Punta Cana Airport
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Punta Cana International Airport - PUJ
+1 809 959 0707
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2019
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NothingCons:
The staff at the Punta Cana airport were horrible. They didn’t wanted to give me a car just because I didn’t paid much for my reservation online they only had cars if I was willing to pay more than 250$ US. With my reservation they said they don’t have a car and I have been charged on my credit card2,0 Poor
Jan 2019
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NothingCons:
It is a total rip off. Our confirmation stated that we would not have to pay anything else. They added over $250 to the agreed total. We spoke to their customer service desk and got no where. The first day they gave us an economy car when we prepaid for a mid suv. NO credit there. Car was filthy.2,0 Poor
Aug 2018
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It's hard to explain, because I didn't really understand it myself. But I'll try: I book a car that was $101 for five days. When I got there the total price ended up being over $550.00. Apparently theres an insurance and other fees that are not mentioned when booking that is required to rent a car. They photo copy your ID, passport, and credit Card too. After it was all said and done. I choose not to rent the car and was charged a $50 no show fee.2,0 Poor
Jul 2018
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NothingCons:
Car shuttle didn't exist in Punta Cana. Car rental company was in a parking lot.5,6 Fair
May 2018
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Car was not clean. Just an ok option. Lotsa choices at airport, but if just going to a resort probably better to take shuttle.Cons:
Insurance was a ripoff!2,0 Poor
Mar 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
Required me to pay for $40 a day extra insurance, even though we have it on our Auto and Amex Platinum card. Said "NO THANKS!"One location in Punta Cana Airport
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Bavaro Punta Cana Intl Ap
+1 809 959 0434
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2021
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There was no car for rental. Zero car available even though I got a confirmation from you.Cons:
Very disappointing. Will never rent again through your site. Make sure there are cars available for clients.One location in Punta Cana Airport
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Punta Cana Intl Apo
+1 809 221 7368
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AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL PUNTA CANA
809-480-8872
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Punta Cana International Airport, Carr. Aeropuerto
+1 809 726 0471
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Carretera Aeropuerto
+54 11 6009 3539
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Bavaro Punta Cana Intl Airport
+1 809 959 0434
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Aeropuerto Intl De Punta Cana
+86 10 6064 1387
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