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How to Get from Punta Cana Airport to Your Resort
Step-by-step arrival guide for Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what happens after you land, your transport options, and typical drive times to each resort area.
Most resorts are 15–50 minutes by road from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). After you clear immigration and customs, you can take a taxi from the stand, a shared shuttle, a pre-booked private transfer, a resort transfer if your package includes one, or a rental car. This guide walks you through the arrival and helps you choose.
Before You Fly
- Complete the Dominican Republic's free electronic E-Ticket form for entry.
- Check whether your hotel or package already includes airport transfers.
- Write down your hotel's full name; several resorts have similar names or have been renamed.
After You Land at PUJ
- Go through immigration.
- Collect your bags and pass customs.
- Walk out to the arrivals area. If you pre-booked, your driver is at the meeting point with your name on a sign. Taxis and rental cars are also arranged here.
Your Options
Airport taxi
No booking needed. Run by third-party operators; fares are usually about $25–$59 per vehicle and agreed on the spot. More about taxis at Punta Cana Airport(opens in a new tab)
Shared shuttle
About $15–$25 per person, with stops at other hotels. Shared vs private shuttle(opens in a new tab)
Pre-booked private transfer
A fixed price per vehicle, flight tracking and a direct ride. From $40 per vehicle to many Bávaro and Cap Cana resorts, and from $65 to Uvero Alto.
Resort transfer or rental car
Some packages include a transfer; check your confirmation. Rental cars suit travellers who plan to explore and are comfortable driving locally.
Typical Drive Times from PUJ
- Cap Cana and Juanillo: about 10–15 minutes
- Bávaro: about 20–30 minutes
- Arena Gorda and Macao: about 30–40 minutes
- Uvero Alto: about 40–50 minutes
These are estimates; traffic and your exact hotel change them. Find your resort on our hotel transfer directory(opens in a new tab).
Going Back to the Airport
Airlines recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before an international flight. Add your drive time: from Uvero Alto, plan your hotel pickup about 4 hours before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest way to get from Punta Cana Airport to my hotel?
A pre-booked private transfer: your driver is waiting after customs and takes you straight to your hotel.
What is the cheapest way?
For one or two people, a shared shuttle seat. For three or more, a private transfer can cost about the same.
I land at Santo Domingo instead. How do I get to Punta Cana?
See our Santo Domingo Airport to Punta Cana transfer(opens in a new tab) page.
Ready to book? Compare prices for every area on our Punta Cana airport transfers(opens in a new tab) page or book your transfer(opens in a new tab).
Meet & Greet Service at How to Get from Punta Cana Airport to Your Resort
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From the moment you land. Our friendly representative will be waiting in the arrivals area holding a VacationsTaxis sign to greet you and guide you to your vehicle.
