Punta Cana travel guide
Punta Cana Tourism | Punta Cana Guide
You're Going to Love Punta Cana
With a population of 100,023, Punta Cana is a must-see destination in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Punta Cana has to offer.
Where to Eat in Punta Cana
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lorenzillo's - Punta Cana (Down Town Punta Cana Carretera Veron-Bavaro km. 38) and Passion by Martin Berasategui at Paradisus Resort Palma Real (Playa de Bávaro) are great picks.
When to visit Punta Cana
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Punta Cana in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Punta Cana, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.
How to Get to Punta Cana
Plane
When flying to Punta Cana, you’ll arrive at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), which is located 15 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Punta Cana include WestJet, Air Transat and Sunwing Airlines. The shortest flight to Punta Cana from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Punta Cana is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 160 km from Punta Cana. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and Right Cars, among others, in Santo Domingo.
Airlines serving Punta Cana
Where to stay in Punta Cana
From 5-star hotels such as the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana to great affordable options like the Hotel Riu Bambu, Punta Cana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 393 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include White Sands Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Marimba Punta Cana. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Punta Cana, with prices from C$ 21 to C$ 1,151 per night. Punta El Cortecito is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Punta Cana are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Punta Cana
Most booked hotels in Punta Cana
Renting a car in Punta Cana
Renting a car in Punta Cana costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 222 if you want to rent it for 5 days. Hertz, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Punta Cana is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at Ave Barceló, San Juan Shopping Center, Local 2, which is 6 km from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Punta Cana.
Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Punta Cana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.35 and C$ 28.46. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Punta Cana, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Punta Cana
Mini
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 41/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 43/day