With a population of 146,000, Puerto Plata is the largest city in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Plata has to offer.
When flying to Puerto Plata, you’ll arrive at Puerto Plata La Union (POP), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Puerto Plata from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 15m.
Another option to get to Puerto Plata is to pick up a car hire from Punta Cana, which is about 166 miles from Puerto Plata. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Dollar, among others, in Punta Cana.
Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Colonial Beach & Spa to great affordable options like the Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites, Puerto Plata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from £15 to £2,299 per night. Playa Dorada Beach and Golf Club is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Plata are about 39% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52.