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Transfers from Punta Cana Airport
Private transfer from PUJ to Bavaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto, Bayahibe or La Romana, at a fixed price per vehicle.
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Punta Cana International Airport
IATA PUJ · ICAO MDPC · Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
8 km to Cap Cana · 20 km to Bavaro · 45 km to Uvero Alto
Local time10:28 PMUTC−4
Weather now27 °CDrizzle
- 2terminals
- 30+ airlines
- 90+ destinations
- 11 Mpassengers in 2025
- 2runways
- 24 hopen every day
Check your price from Punta Cana Airport
Fixed prices per vehicle
Where are you going from Punta Cana Airport?
Most resorts are between fifteen and forty minutes away. Fixed rates per vehicle, not per person.
Price list from Punta Cana Airport
| Transport zone | Journey time | Passenger van8 8 | See availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaro | 25 min | $50 | See availability |
| Uvero Alto | 60 min | $79 | See availability |
| La Romana | 75 min | $116 | See availability |
One-way prices in USD per vehicle, taxes and luggage included. Prices are the same for any hotel inside the same area.
Private fleet
The vehicles that work this airport
Private, air conditioned and insured, with a bilingual driver. Groups arriving together for a wedding are normal here; tell us the numbers and we plan the vehicles.
Vehicle information
Step by step
Arrival instructions, step by step
The most pleasant arrival in the Caribbean: open-air terminals with palm-frond roofs and a short walk to the pick-up area.
Terminal A and Terminal B
Two commercial terminals, both open-air with thatched roofs. Terminal B is the newer one with jet bridges; Terminal A still boards with stairs, which is part of the charm.
A
Terminal A · Canada and Europe
AirlinesAir Canada, WestJet, Sunwing, Air Transat, Condor, Edelweiss, Iberia, Air Europa, Arajet
The original terminal, boarding by stairs and wheelchair lift. Arrivals exit into the covered pick-up area.
Meeting pointIn the pick-up area, by the eTransfers name board.
10 gates3 min walk
B
Terminal B · United States and the Americas
AirlinesAmerican, Delta, United, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Southwest, Copa, Avianca
Opened in 2014 and expanded in 2023, with seven airbridges and additional remote gates.
Meeting pointIn the pick-up area, by the eTransfers name board.
14 gates2 min walk
The airport is privately owned by Grupo Puntacana and also has an FBO terminal for private aviation. Both commercial terminals open onto covered pick-up areas.
At the airport
What you will find inside Punta Cana International Airport
Free Wi-Fi
Network Punta Cana Wi-fi
Cash machines
In the arrivals hall and landside. Cash machines in town give a better rate.
Currency exchange
Airport rates are the worst in the region. Pay by card or withdraw at your destination.
VIP lounges
Pay at the door, or use Priority Pass or similar.
No luggage storage
No lockers and no left-luggage desk. Plan for it if you have hours to kill.
Duty free
Not automatically cheaper. Compare before you buy, and check the liquid rules of your connection.
Restaurants and cafés
Most of it is airside, past security. Don’t linger before you go through.
What you have inside the terminal, and what is worth your time before your flight.
Practical details
Practical details
- Airport switchboard+1 809 959 2376
- Lost luggageIt belongs to your airline, not to the airport: claim it at your airline desk in the baggage hall before you leave.
- AccessibilityWheelchair and boarding assistance are arranged by your airline. Ask for it when you book your flight, at least 48 hours ahead. Tell us when you book and the vehicle is ready for it, at no extra charge.
- Official sitepuntacanainternationalairport.com
At the airport
Everything about Punta Cana International Airport
The pages our own airport team keeps up to date.
Arrival instructions
Step by step from the aircraft door to your vehicle.
Flight status
Arrivals and departures, and what we do when your flight moves.
Terminals and airlines
Which terminal your airline uses and where we wait.
Safety at the airport
Unlicensed taxis, fake transfer desks and how to tell them apart.
Your return to the airport
What time we pick you up and how the return works.
Questions and answers
What travellers ask us most about this airport.
Safety first
What to watch for at Punta Cana Airport
A calm, well-run airport. The friction here is about money, not safety.
The tourist card is already paid
It has been included in airline tickets for years. If anyone at the airport asks you for $10 for a tourist card, it is not official.
Porters at the belt
Tipping is normal and expected, but agree it is a tip and not a fee. Two or three dollars covers it.
Dollars work, change does not
You can pay in dollars all over the resort zone, but change comes back in pesos at a rate the shop chooses. Carry small bills.
Verify photo and number plate
Driver name, photo and number plate are in MyTrip before you land.
The road at night is fine
The main road to Bavaro and Uvero Alto is lit and patrolled, and our drivers work it around the clock. Late arrivals are routine.
From our local team
Tips from our local team
Our own Punta Cana team, answering what travellers ask.
eTransfers team at Punta Cana AirportAt Punta Cana Airport since 2016 Verified by our team at PUJ
Fill in the e-Ticket before you fly
It is free, it takes five minutes and it covers entry and exit. Do it at home; the airport wifi is not where you want to be filling forms.
Pesos or dollars?
Dollars are accepted everywhere in the resort zone. Pesos are better value anywhere else, and much better for tips.
How much to tip
Drivers: $5 to $10 for a standard transfer. Most resorts are all-inclusive, but a dollar or two per drink or per bag goes a long way.
Bavaro and Punta Cana are not the same
Punta Cana is the southern tip near the airport and Cap Cana. Bavaro is the long resort beach to the north. Most “Punta Cana” hotels are in Bavaro.
When to come
December to April is dry and busy. Hurricane season runs June to November; direct hits are rare and the resorts handle them well.
Which beach
Bavaro and Arena Gorda are the long calm stretches. Macao is beautiful and has real waves. Uvero Alto is the quiet end, and the furthest from the airport.
Compare options
Private transfer vs the other options
Two people from PUJ to a Bavaro resort with two suitcases.
| What you get | RecommendedeTransfers private transferPer vehicle | Airport taxiPer vehicle | Tour operator shuttleIncluded in some packages | Hire carPrice per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to a Bavaro resort | 25 min | 25 min | 60 to 120 min | 30 min after the counter |
| Wait at the airport | None, the driver is already there | 5 to 15 min | Until every passenger is gathered | 30 to 60 min at the counter |
| Price known before you fly | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Straight to your door, no stops | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Driver at arrivals holding your name | Yes | No | Sometimes | No |
| Flight monitoring if you land late | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Free cancellation up to 24 h with Premium | Yes | No | No | Varies |
| Free child seat | Yes | No | No | Paid extra |
The shuttle included with a tour package waits for every passenger on the manifest and then drops off resort by resort. On a busy Saturday that can be two hours for a twenty-five minute drive.
Tours & activities
Tours in Punta Cana
Saona, Isla Catalina, buggies and Hoyo Azul, with hotel pick-up and each tour’s own cancellation policy, shown before you pay.
Ask us what’s worth doing here
Our drivers know the area better than any guidebook. Book your transfer now and ask us about anything you’d like to see — we answer on WhatsApp, day or night.
Hotels by zone
Hotels we drive to from Punta Cana Airport
Fixed price to every hotel inside the same area. If yours is not on the list, type it in the search box.
Bavaro
Punta Cana · 87 hotelsFrom · passenger van$50per vehicle
Return$95
- Free cancellation with Premium
- Flight monitoring
- Meet & greet
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Bahia Principe Fantasia Punta CanaBavaro
$50per vehicle
Bahia Principe Grand AquamarineBavaro
$50per vehicle
Barceló Bávaro BeachBavaro
$50per vehicle
Barceló Bávaro Palace DeluxeBavaro
$50per vehicle
Barceló Dominican BeachBavaro
$50per vehicle
Barceló Punta CanaBavaro
$50per vehicle
Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & CasinoBavaro
$50per vehicle
Be Live Collection Punta CanaBavaro
$50per vehicle
Hotel not on the list?Type it in the search box. Same fixed price to every hotel in the area.
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Ancora Punta CanaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & SpaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Chic Punta CanaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Dreams Macao Beach Punta CanaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Dreams Onyx Resort & SpaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & SpaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Excellence el CarmenUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Excellence Punta CanaUvero Alto
$79per vehicle
Hotel not on the list?Type it in the search box. Same fixed price to every hotel in the area.
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Bahía Príncipe Luxury Bouganville Don Pablo CollectionLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Be Live Collection CanoaLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Cadaqués CaribeLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Catalonia Gran DominicusLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Dreams la RomanaLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Gran Bahía Príncipe la RomanaLa Romana
$116per vehicle
HM Alma de Bayahibe – Adults OnlyLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Hotel BayahibeLa Romana
$116per vehicle
Hotel not on the list?Type it in the search box. Same fixed price to every hotel in the area.
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Travel guides
Travel guides for Punta Cana and Bavaro
Practical, written by our own team in the Dominican Republic.
Punta Cana: one airport, thirty kilometers of very different coast
Punta Cana is not a town. It is the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, with an airport in the middle and resorts strung along a coast that runs nort…
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Bávaro is the beach people mean when they say Punta Cana
Playa Bávaro runs for kilometers: wide, white, lined with coconut palms, with a reef offshore that keeps the water calm. It is the reason the Dominican …
3 read
Bayahibe: a village, a national park and the boats to Saona
Bayahibe is a fishing village on the south-east coast that became the departure point for Isla Saona, and never quite became a resort strip. It is small…
3 read
La Romana: a sugar town that ended up with a golf resort attached
La Romana is a real Dominican city built around a sugar mill, and the most famous resort in the country happens to sit next to it. Casa de Campo, Altos …
3 read Back to the airport
Your return to Punta Cana Airport
PUJ is efficient but the resort exodus is concentrated: Saturdays and Sundays between 10 and 16 h everyone leaves at once.
- Domestic and regional flightsPick-up 2 hours before departure, plus the drive from your resort.
- International flightsPick-up 3 hours before departure, plus journey time. From Uvero Alto that is an extra hour of road.
- The exit e-TicketThe same e-Ticket covers your departure. Fill in the exit section before you leave the resort.
Verified reviews
What travellers say about landing in Punta Cana
Lana S.
“Excellent Taxi service at Punta Cana Airport! The driver, Juan, was a true professional, met us and helped us with our bags. The ride was comfortable and safe, and Juan even shared great ideas about visiting local attractions. Very nice. I highly recommend him.”
eTransfers customers · August 2023
Amira H.
“We had a very pleasant trip thanks to their transportation. With so many hours of traveling we just wanted to get to our hotel quickly and with no complications, and this service was definitely the best solution. I highly recommend it.”
eTransfers customers · March 2023
Bronwyn H.
“A really good and reliable agency. They gave us quality service and were very friendly with us at all times. My wife and I are delighted.”
eTransfers customers · March 2023
Punta Cana Airport transfer questions
Is there a fee to enter the Dominican Republic?
The tourist card is included in almost every airline ticket. The e-Ticket immigration form is free and filled online before you fly.
How far are the Bavaro resorts?
Twenty to thirty minutes. Cap Cana is fifteen, Arena Gorda and Macao about thirty-five, Uvero Alto about an hour.
Terminal A or Terminal B?
Terminal B for the US carriers, Copa and Avianca. Terminal A for Air Canada, WestJet, the European charters, Iberia and Arajet. Both open onto covered pick-up areas.
Do you take dollars for tips?
Yes, dollars or pesos. Small bills are easier for everyone.
Is the road safe at night?
Yes. It’s a lit main road and our drivers work it around the clock. Late flights are routine here.
Do you go to La Romana and Bayahibe?
Yes, about seventy-five minutes at a fixed price. Santo Domingo is around two and a half hours.
Can’t find us? Two ways, both instant
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Answers in seconds, English and Spanish. Send us a photo of where you are.
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Meet IAN and Emma, the AI behind every transfer
IAN answers your messages in seconds and Emma takes your calls, in English and Spanish, 24/7. Change a time, add a stop or ask for a receipt: it’s sorted in the same conversation.
- Replies in seconds, any hour of the day
- Changes, stops and receipts from the chat
- WhatsApp, SMS, email or a phone call
IAN · eTransfersOnline · replies in seconds
My flight now lands at 16:10. What happens?
Nothing to do. We’re tracking AA 1234 and have moved your pick-up to 16:10. Your driver will be at the arrivals exit with your name.
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EmmaVoice assistant · answers calls 24/7
And the rest runs on its own
From the moment you book until the driver is at the exit, every step is automated.
- BookedInstant confirmation, voucher by email and WhatsApp
- Flight trackedYour flight is monitored; a delay reschedules the pick-up automatically
- Driver assignedName, photo and number plate sent the day before
- Driver at arrivalsWaiting at the terminal exit with your name on a board
MyTrip · the eTransfers web app
Your transfer, in your pocket
MyTrip works like a ride-hailing app: follow your driver on the map, sort out a flight change yourself and share your trip with your family. No download, no password.
- Watch your driver arrive in real timeFollow the route on the map from the moment they set off until you reach your hotel. No phone calls, no guessing.
- Know who’s picking you up before you leave the airportYour driver’s name and photo on screen. You’ll recognise them straight away.
- Flight changed? Update it yourselfCorrect the flight number, the time or how many of you are travelling, in seconds, from your phone.
- Your family knows where you areShare your trip with a link and let them watch it live, no download needed.
- Voucher with QR code, even with no signal
- Pay in one tap: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal
- No passwords, no sign-up: you enter with the link we send
- Your next transfer in two taps
- Like an app, without downloading one