Cost & Pricing
Taxi & Transfer Prices in Punta Cana 2026
Updated: 2026-06-01
Executive summary
PUJ → Bávaro taxi costs US$ 35-45; private transfer (van for 5-10 pax): US$ 70-120 / vehicle. Uber works in Bávaro at US$ 4-8 per short ride.
Key statistics
US$ 35
PUJ → Bávaro
US$ 25
PUJ → Cap Cana
US$ 70
Van 10 pax
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Uber Bávaro
Transfer & taxi price list
Official airport taxis use government tariffs displayed at PUJ arrivals. Private transfers booked in advance are 20-40 % cheaper for groups. Inside Bávaro, Uber operates reliably (cash or card) while motoconchos are the cheapest local option.
Punta Cana taxi & transfer benchmarks 2026
| Route / vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| PUJ Airport → Bávaro hotel (taxi) | US$ 35 – 45 |
| PUJ → Cap Cana | US$ 25 – 35 |
| PUJ → Uvero Alto | US$ 60 – 80 |
| PUJ → La Romana | US$ 110 – 140 |
| PUJ → Santo Domingo | US$ 180 – 220 |
| Private transfer (sedan, up to 4 pax) | US$ 35 – 60 / vehicle |
| Private transfer (van, 5-10 pax) | US$ 70 – 120 / vehicle |
| Private transfer (luxury SUV) | US$ 90 – 160 |
| Uber Bávaro short ride | US$ 4 – 8 |
| Local guagua (minibus) | RD$ 50 / US$ 0.85 |
| Motoconcho (motorcycle taxi, in town) | RD$ 100 – 200 / US$ 2 – 4 |
| Hotel → Bávaro Town | US$ 10 – 18 |
Sources: AMET/POLITUR, Uber, internal Cana.tours pricing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Uber available in Punta Cana?+
Do I need to tip the taxi?+
Sources & methodology
- AMET / POLITUR — DR taxi tariff regulation — Tourist police & official taxi tariffs
- Uber — Available in Punta Cana / Bávaro — Ride-hail availability & pricing in Bávaro area
- Numbeo — Cost of Living in Punta Cana — Restaurant, grocery, taxi & utilities prices
- BudgetYourTrip — Punta Cana travel costs — Crowd-sourced daily traveler spend by category
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