Puerto Plata travel guide
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You're Going to Love Puerto Plata
With a population of 146 000, Puerto Plata is the largest city in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Plata has to offer.
Where to Eat in Puerto Plata
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mauro’s (Av. Circunvalación Sur) and Baia Lounge Restaurant (Calle Bruno Philip No 5) are great picks.
When to visit Puerto Plata
How to Get to Puerto Plata
Plane
When flying to Puerto Plata, you’ll arrive at Puerto Plata La Union (POP), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Puerto Plata include American Airlines, British Airways and JetBlue. The shortest flight to Puerto Plata from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 2h 12m.
Car
Another option to get to Puerto Plata is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 166 km from Puerto Plata. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Infinity Car Rental, among others, in Santo Domingo.
Airports near Puerto Plata
Airlines serving Puerto Plata
Where to stay in Puerto Plata
From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Colonial Beach and Spa to great affordable options like the Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites, Puerto Plata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from $13 to $2,160 per night. Playa Dorada Beach and Golf Club is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Puerto Plata are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata
Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata
Renting a car in Puerto Plata
Renting a car in Puerto Plata costs $44 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Puerto Plata La Union.
Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.