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

Santo Domingo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santo Domingo

With a population of 200.421, Santo Domingo is the largest city in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Santo Domingo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo in December
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santo Domingo in December
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Santo Domingo

Plane

Although Santo Domingo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mariscal Sucr Airport, Quito (UIO), which is located 92 km from Santo Domingo. The shortest flight to Santo Domingo from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Santo Domingo is to pick up a car rental from Quito, which is about 72 km from Santo Domingo. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Avis, among others, in Quito.

Plane

Although Santo Domingo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mariscal Sucr Airport, Quito (UIO), which is located 92 km from Santo Domingo. The shortest flight to Santo Domingo from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Santo Domingo is to pick up a car rental from Quito, which is about 72 km from Santo Domingo. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Avis, among others, in Quito.

Airports near Santo Domingo

Airlines serving Santo Domingo

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,555 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (641 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
JetSMART
Good (344 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,099 reviews)
Aerolineas Argentinas
Excellent (1,082 reviews)
Viva
Good (801 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Santo Domingo

Most booked hotels in Santo Domingo

Hotel Torre Azul
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 193 reviews)
$35+
Hotel Golden Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 277 reviews)
$71+