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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Plata has to offer.

When to visit Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata in September
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Plata in September
Estimated hotel price
£90
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 18h 36m.

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.

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 18h 36m.

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

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

Airlines serving Puerto Plata

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,271 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,061 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (538 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,473 reviews)
Condor
Good (345 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,119 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,920 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (20 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Plata

Average rates range from around £189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from £17 to £2,111 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata

Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata

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Casa Valeria Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Velero Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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New Garden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Iberostar Costa Dorada
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Senator Puerto Plata
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£102+
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The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£219+
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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 £11.39 and £15.18. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 60% 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 £11.39 and £15.18. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Puerto Plata

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£20/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Compact
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