Puerto Plata travel guide
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You're Going to Love Puerto Plata
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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Plata has to offer.
When to visit Puerto Plata
How to Get to Puerto Plata
Plane
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 27h 20m.
Car
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Punta Cana.
Bus
Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Puerto Plata
Airlines serving Puerto Plata
Where to stay in Puerto Plata
Average rates range from around £218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from £17 to £2,170 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 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata
Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata
Hiring a car in Puerto Plata
Expect to pay £0.96 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 £11.51 and £15.35. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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