How to Get from PUJ Airport to Your Hotel in Punta Cana
Drive times, prices and tips for the 12 most popular hotel areas in Punta Cana and beyond.
Every Punta Cana zone has its own drive time and transfer price. Here's the cheat sheet for your hotel area.
Bávaro / El Cortecito (20-30 min)
From $35 USD Van / $55 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax). Covers Riu, Barceló, Iberostar, Princess, Catalonia, Meliá. See the Riu Palace Bávaro transfer page.
Cap Cana (15-25 min)
Eden Roc, Secrets, Sanctuary. From $45 USD Van.
Uvero Alto / Macao (40-50 min)
Hard Rock, Excellence, Dreams Macao, Nickelodeon. From $60 Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) / $75 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax). See the Hard Rock transfer page.
Bahia Principe complex (25-30 min)
Grand Bávaro, Luxury Ambar, Fantasia, Esmeralda. Same Bávaro rate.
Bayahibe / La Romana (60-75 min)
Iberostar Hacienda, Dreams La Romana, Casa de Campo. From $125 Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) / $130 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax).
Santo Domingo (2h)
From $250 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax). Great when combined with a Colonial Zone day trip.
Tips that save you money
Always book round-trip if you're staying 4+ nights — combined rate is cheaper than two one-ways. Confirm your driver's WhatsApp 24h before. Tip in USD or DOP; 10% is standard.
Comparativa de precios 2026 — transfers desde PUJ
Tarifas planas por vehículo (no por persona), one-way, impuestos y peajes incluidos. Niños y meet & greet sin recargo.
| Zona / Ruta | Van privado (1–6 pax) | Van privada (7–10 pax) | VIP Sprinter | Shuttle compartido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUJ → Bávaro / El Cortecito (20–30 min) | desde 35 USD | desde 55 USD | desde 120 USD | 15–25 USD / pax |
| PUJ → Cap Cana (15–25 min) | desde 45 USD | desde 70 USD | desde 140 USD | no recomendado |
| PUJ → Uvero Alto / Macao (40–50 min) | desde 60 USD | desde 150 USD | desde 160 USD | 20–30 USD / pax |
| PUJ → Bayahibe / La Romana (60–75 min) | desde 125 USD | desde 180 USD | desde 210 USD | 30–45 USD / pax |
| PUJ → Santo Domingo (~2 h 30) | desde 190 USD | desde 250 USD | desde 360 USD | no operado |
Ida y vuelta: ahorra 10–15 % reservando round-trip. Cancelación gratis hasta 24 h antes. Operamos 24/7 sin recargo nocturno.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which Punta Cana zone is closest to the airport?
- Cap Cana (15-25 min) is closest. Bávaro / El Cortecito is 20-30 min, Uvero Alto is 40-50 min, Bayahibe is 60-75 min, Santo Domingo is about 2 hours.
- How much is the transfer from PUJ to Bávaro vs Uvero Alto?
- Bávaro: from $35 Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) / $65 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax). Uvero Alto: from $55 Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) / $75 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax). Cap Cana: from $45 Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) / $65 Toyota Hiace Van (7–10 pax). All flat per vehicle.
- Does Next Ride serve every hotel in Punta Cana?
- Yes — Riu, Barceló, Iberostar, Princess, Meliá, Catalonia, Bahia Principe, Hard Rock, Excellence, Moon Palace, Hyatt, Secrets, Eden Roc, Lopesan and every other major resort.
- Can I book one transfer for both arrival and departure?
- Yes. Round-trip saves 10-15% versus two one-ways, and the return time is locked to your departure flight.
Related hotel airport transfers
Jump straight to the booking page for the most popular Punta Cana resorts.
- Hard Rock Punta Cana airport transferPUJ → Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Uvero Alto). Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $60.
- Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana transferPUJ → Moon Palace The Grand (Macao). Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $60.
- Excellence Punta Cana airport transferPUJ → Excellence Punta Cana (Uvero Alto). Adults-only resort.
- Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana transferPUJ → Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $45, 15–25 min drive.
- Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana transferPUJ → Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana (adults-only). Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $45.
- Lopesan Costa Bávaro transferPUJ → Lopesan Costa Bávaro. Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $35, 20–30 min.
- Barceló Bávaro Palace transferPUJ → Barceló Bávaro Palace. Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $35.
- Dreams Onyx Punta Cana transferPUJ → Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa (Uvero Alto). Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $60.
- Iberostar Punta Cana transferPUJ → Iberostar Punta Cana (Bávaro). Toyota Hiace Van (1–6 pax) from $35.
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