Cheap car rentals in Samaná
| $19/day | Economy |
| $20/day | Compact |
| $22/day | Intermediate |
| $26/day | Standard |
| $112/day | Full-size SUV |
| $132/day | Passenger van |
| $66/day | Pickup truck |
| $83/day | Premium SUV |
| $50/day | Standard SUV |
| $53/day | Compact SUV |
| $95/day | Supplier choice |
Samaná car rental reviews and directory
Avis![Avis]()
Best rated
6.5 Good (12 reviews)
2 locations in Samaná
Avis
Locations in Samaná
Calle Duarte+1 809 240 6697
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Ruta 66, Boca Chica+1 809 549 0469
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
8.8 ExcellentMar 26 2020
Pros: The staff was excellent. Very helpful.Cons: We were asked to bring the car back 2 days early because the office was closing.but Avis charged us for the full rental anyway.
4.4 OkayJan 6 2019
Sub-par car and extortionate insurance policiesPros: Functional SUV in a country where even the main roads can be sketchy, friendly and reasonably professional service.Cons: SUV felt poorly maintained, with sloppy steering, a glitchy transmission and numerous dings and small broken parts that we didn’t discover until on the road (a broken windshield wiper for example). The worst part was that my online quoted $360 weekly rate ballooned to over $1300 when all the local BS nickel & dime fees were factored in (including mandatory insurance when I was told on arrival that my third party Allianz policy which I’d already paid for was not valid in the Dominican Republic, even though I’ve used that company everywhere from Tanzania to Thailand). It’s very hard to maintain a rental fleet on a Caribbean island with limited resources - I get that. However, I felt like I was hustled/extorted, and should’ve been informed in advance that I had to buy ‘local’ insurance in order to drive my car away. Shame on Avis.
5.6 OkaySep 3 2018
The car wasn’t on its best conditionsCons: It had a strange smell inside, it had a plastic piece that flew off while we where driving, the suspension had some issues
9.6 ExcellentAug 29 2018
Pros: Very professional, very close to the airport, easy to get the car, easy to drop it off.Cons: The car had two issues. One of the tires lost a lot of air and also the battery suddenly died, had to open the hood and move the battery cables, then it worked (happened twice).
8.0 ExcellentApr 4 2018
CDWPros: Car was fine...Cons: They tried to tell me that the CDW that I bought on the website was not valid the the Dominican Republic and tried to make me but there's at $29.00 a day....then the put a $1000 deposit on my visa card..
8.0 ExcellentApr 4 2018
Cons: He hard sell and lying that all rental companies do to rip off people with the CWD...
2.0 MediocreFeb 26 2018
Pros: Nothing!Cons: I ended up with no vehicle and had to cancel the reservation. This is very typical (and chronic) of the Dominican Republic; I show up late a night with my family to find that they want to squeeze us into a car that barely fits 5 people (we are 6). This is not the car I had selected and was willing to pay for (my reservation indicated that it was for a vehicle that can sit 7 people + 3 pieces of luggage). Understanding that this happens all the time, I proactively started calling AVIS in DR a week in advance to avoid surprises. I was suggested to call the date of (again) in order to confirm that we were indeed traveling that date, and to guarantee that the correct vehicle would be there for us. I called the date of the flight, assured the care was already there, and still got a compact car with the excuse that there was no availability. I ended up taking a taxi at 2 AM out of the airport with my whole family (we just don't fit in a compact car!). I was not offer a discounted rate for the crappy/inferior piece of junk they were offering us. In addition, the staff is never helpful, and become rude and belligerent when one tries to indicate that they dropped the ball and all they offer you is to cancel the reservation (obviously for one to deal with the mess of being stuck at the airport). They are so incompetent! By the way, please note 1- I am Dominican, and 2- It happens with all major multinational car rental companies (not just AVIS) in DR, 3- They do try to coerce you into accepting bogus additional services and fee, threatening you that it is mandatory in DR, and holding you and your family hostage. So goddamn frustrating to start one's vacation (repeatedly) on a bad note because, notwithstanding one's best efforts and willingness to pay, one cannot get the vehicle that one needs and reserves, and have to waste one's vacation dates dealing with these type of issues. Such an unpleasant experience (again and again!). Thank you for your time and help.
5.2 OkayFeb 5 2018
Pros: Good service as usual.Cons: Tank was half full when I started, but Avis employee noted that the tank was 2/3 full and I did not pay attention to what he wrote down. When I returned the car half full I had to pay $20 extra for fuel. Given the already very high car rental price in Dominican Republic compared to Europe due to high insurance charges, this was quite annoying.
10.0 ExcellentOct 5 2016
ExcellentPros: EverythingCons: Nothing not to like about it
Payless![Payless]()
3.4 Mediocre (13 reviews)
1 location in Samaná
Payless
Locations in Samaná
Ruta 66, Boca Chica+1 809 549 0469
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
2.8 MediocreJan 30 2020
Pros: NothingCons: Everything
4.4 OkayMar 11 2019
Pros: nothing, the price was not honored and the insurance was forced upon you with no choice..Cons: everything could of being better.. they don't honor the rate that is booked on the website and when you fight for your rights they force you to take an insurance that is four times the cost of the rental.. they make up their own rules as it goes along.. I really dislike the rental process in the DR
2.0 MediocreFeb 4 2019
Cons: The car wasn’t available... no car was available... there was NO CAR we spent $155 on taxis to and from the resort instead. Beyond disappointed
2.0 MediocreFeb 3 2019
Pros: Horrible. Do not rent from any vendor at the airport. Walk out the door and down the street to local friendly rental car businesses. Less than half the price and no BS.
2.0 MediocreJan 29 2019
Cons: The entire experience was poor. It appears the rental car companies at SDQ airport collude to push insurance sales and rentals that are 3x the price secured through the KAYAK site. It was completely disappointing.
2.0 MediocreJan 1 2018
Once we got there, we were charged $400 more for taxes and fees.Pros: Nothing.Cons: We were charged more than double what we were quoted, the car had major transmission problems, and the employees were NOT helpful.
2.0 MediocreNov 28 2017
The car we received was older and kinda of beat up, also we over chargPros: Unfortunately there was not much to likeCons: As aforementioned, we were charged significantly more the are reservation rate we were falsely told that he had to take 3 additional insurances , even though we were covered by our insurance company, and again by the credit card we used. We ended up turning the car in a week early and renting from Avis whom provided a much newer car, and did not mandate insurance that doubled the price.
2.0 MediocreNov 24 2017
This is a scam, check BBB postings on Twitter firstPros: First they made me cancel the insurance that Kayak sold me and then sold their own. They charged full amount, and a sizeable hold, and get this - they didn't have any cars, and asked me to wait an hour after taking more than 30 minutes for the paperwork.Cons: I asked them to cancel and it took longer than the rental period to get the money back
2.0 MediocreJan 9 2017
They dont honor the pricePros: Be prepare to pay double your reservation. I had to cancel and took uber instead
2.0 MediocreDec 26 2016
Price doubled when our flight was delayedCons: We arrived a day late because our flight was cancelled and called Payless to tell them. Since we would be taking the car for 6 days instead of 7, the agent informed us the rate would double! we ended up finding another car with another company, but not nearly as good a deal as our Payless reservation because we had to book at the last minute.
America Car Rental![America Car Rental]()
1 location in Samaná
America Car Rental
Locations in Samaná
Las Americas Av, No. 32, KM 20, Valiente.
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Apex![Apex]()
1 location in Samaná
Apex
Locations in Samaná
Autopista Las Americas Highway, Las Americas Intl Apt
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keddy by Europcar![keddy by Europcar]()
1 location in Samaná
keddy by Europcar
Locations in Samaná
Counter In Terminal
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Sixt
Locations in Samaná
Carretera Nagua+1 809 541 7498
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
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Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
1 location in Samaná
Sunnycars
Locations in Samaná
Carretera Las Terrenas-El Limon
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25 travelers who rented a car in Samaná gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.9
Car rental locations in or near Samaná
Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $22/day |
Good deal | $20/day |
When to book a rental car in Samaná
Top tips for renting a car in Samaná
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Samaná for $20 or less
- Book your rental car in Samaná at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Samaná are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Samaná
One car rental company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Sixt
On average a rental car in Samaná costs $22 per day.
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Samaná.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Sixt ($19/day).
Car rental companies onsite at Las Americas airport include Alamo, Economy Rent a Car, Europcar, Sixt, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise and Payless.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Las Americas airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Economy Rent a Car, Europcar, Sixt, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Payless.
In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Sixt Carretera Nagua 32000 (26 miles from city center).
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Samaná costs $22 per day, on average.
A Economy car rental in Samaná costs $22 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Samaná costs $98 per day, on average.
In Samaná, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt Carretera Nagua (26 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Samaná costs $153 per week ($22 per day).
On average a rental car in Samaná costs $656 per month ($22 per day).
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