Car hire Punta Cana International Airport

Punta Cana International Airport, more an experience than an airport, is the world's first privately owned commercial air hub. Set in Punta Cana, it serves over three million annual passengers, making it the busiest airport in the country. Full-service carriers such as Air Canada, Air France, Aeroflot, British Airways, Continental, Delta and American along with low-cost carriers and charters host flights to destinations all over Europe and the Americas.

Punta Cana Airport facilities

The airport's three terminals are in traditional, charming Dominican style, featuring open-air buildings with palm-frond roofs. The facility includes a luxury resort and a beach club, both just 10 minutes' drive away. Other facilities include all the usual passenger comforts and necessities, with added Caribbean flair. Car hire in Punta Cana International Airport is provided through a number of internationally-known rental companies.

Punta Cana Airport excursions

The main tourist draw in the Punta Cana region is its glorious white-sand beaches, set on a pretty Atlantic coastline. Punta Cana tourist town has everything visitors need and many resorts are located within an easy drive with car rental in Punta Cana International Airport. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Santo Domingo's Old Town is a comfortable drive away.

Best time to visit

With its tropical maritime climate, the Dominican Republic attracts visitors year-round, although the high season here runs from December to April. Hurricanes can hit the island from May to October. Rain is rare during the high season, but tropical storms during the rest of the year can cause problems. Temperatures range between 26?C to 32?C in the high season.

Car rental in Punta Cana Airport

Punta Cana's surroundings tend towards the remote, except along the coastline, with roads and un-made up tracks sporting potholes, floods during the hurricane season and generally poor driving conditions that are best suited to four-wheel drives and SUVs. Pedestrians are a problem in and out of town, with careful driving essential as a result. Prices soar in the high season, making it best to compare car hire rates online in advance for the lowest prices.