Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Puerto Plata in June
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Plata in June
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 15h 27m.

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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Punta Cana.

Bus

Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

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 15h 27m.

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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Punta Cana.

Bus

Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Puerto Plata

POPPuerto Plata La Union
STISantiago de los Caballeros
AZSNagua Samaná El Catey

Airlines serving Puerto Plata

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (18 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Plata

Average rates range from around £220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from £17 to £2,147 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 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata

Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata

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Velero Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hotel Villa Taina
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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New Garden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Iberostar Costa Dorada
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Senator Puerto Plata
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£63+
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The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£222+
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Hiring a car in Puerto Plata

Expect to pay £0.95 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 £11.37 and £15.16. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.95 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 £11.37 and £15.16. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Puerto Plata

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

£28/day

Supplier choice

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£29/day

Economy
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