Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bavaro travel guide

Bavaro Tourism | Bavaro Guide

You're Going to Love Bavaro

Bavaro is a must-see destination in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bavaro has to offer.

When to visit Bavaro

Bavaro in September
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bavaro in September
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bavaro

Plane

When flying to Bavaro, you’ll arrive at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bavaro include American Airlines, United Airlines and Arajet. The shortest flight to Bavaro from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bavaro is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 99 miles from Bavaro. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and America Car Rental, among others, in Santo Domingo.

Plane

When flying to Bavaro, you’ll arrive at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bavaro include American Airlines, United Airlines and Arajet. The shortest flight to Bavaro from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bavaro is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 99 miles from Bavaro. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and America Car Rental, among others, in Santo Domingo.

Airlines serving Bavaro

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bavaro

Most booked hotels in Bavaro

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 467 reviews)
$514+
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 530 reviews)
$586+
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1242 reviews)
$339+
Ocean el Faro Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1109 reviews)
$121+
Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults only
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2082 reviews)
$208+
Excellence Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 6 reviews)
$312+

Renting a car in Bavaro

Renting a car in Bavaro costs $20 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Bavaro.

Expect to pay $5.79 per gallon in Bavaro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.50 and $92.67.

Renting a car in Bavaro costs $20 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Bavaro.

Expect to pay $5.79 per gallon in Bavaro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.50 and $92.67.