Car rental in Santo Domingo
Cars from local rental companies in Santo Domingo: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
Cars in Santo Domingo
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Driving in Dominican Republic: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
A UK licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
A US licence is valid on its own in Dominican Republic — no IDP needed.
A valid foreign licence is accepted for the length of a tourist stay; an IDP is recommended for licences not in Spanish/English and some rental desks ask for one.
Main highways (e.g. Santo Domingo–Punta Cana, Samaná, Las Américas) have toll booths; pay cash in pesos or with the Paso Rápido electronic tag, which many rental cars carry and bill afterwards.
Tip: Expect motorbike taxis (motoconchos) weaving through traffic and few street lights — avoid driving outside resort areas at night and keep pesos for tolls.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Santo Domingo.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Santo Domingo?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Santo Domingo?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. UK licence: A UK licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. US licence: A US licence is valid on its own in Dominican Republic — no IDP needed. A valid foreign licence is accepted for the length of a tourist stay; an IDP is recommended for licences not in Spanish/English and some rental desks ask for one.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in Dominican Republic?
Typically 60 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns and 120 km/h on motorways. 40 km/h near schools and in some urban zones; many autopistas are signed 80–100. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Dominican Republic?
Main highways (e.g. Santo Domingo–Punta Cana, Samaná, Las Américas) have toll booths; pay cash in pesos or with the Paso Rápido electronic tag, which many rental cars carry and bill afterwards.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol (0.2 for public-transport and heavy-vehicle drivers (Ley 63-17)). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.