Car hire Santiago del Cibao Airport

Santiago Airport Dom, officially named Cibao International Airport, sits in Santiago de los Caballeros, the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic. The airport has 25 daily flights serving mostly Dominican expats and business travellers travelling to US, Central American and other Caribbean destinations. American and Delta are the main US operators, together with a choice of local and low-cost carriers.

Santiago Airport Dom facilities

An international and a domestic terminal take care of passengers, providing food courts, duty-free outlets, ATMs, bars and shops. The airport is known for its up-to-the-minute advanced facilities, benefiting almost a million travellers annually. Car hire in Santiago Airport Dom is provided, as are extensive parking facilities for both long and short stay.

Santiago Airport Dom excursions

Santiago de los Caballeros has a fascinating Old City with many attractive colonial buildings. An impressive number of museums outline the city's long cultural and artistic heritage. The city is famous for its many festivals and carnival as well as its vibrant nightlife, delicious Caribbean cuisine and many good restaurants. Car rental in Santiago Airport Dom is a good way to get around.

Best time to visit

Due to its location in the Cibao Valley, the city is sheltered from the worst of the hurricanes which hit the islands from May/June to October, with tropical trade winds mitigating the humidity and heat year round. The city's altitude causes cloudy conditions to predominate, with December and January the coolest and July and August the hottest months. Rainfall is heavy during the hurricane season, with flooded roads making touring difficult at this time.

Car rental in Santiago Airport Dom

Driving in the large city presents few problems for experienced motorists, although pedestrians tend to leap out without warning. Main roads connecting major destination on the island are reasonably well kept, but potholes and occasional flooding on the minor and many dirt roads can cause difficulties. Compare car hire rates online in advance if you're planning a visit here.