You step off the plane onto the tarmac at PUJ, walk under a thatched roof into outdoor immigration, and within minutes you're funnelled down a corridor lined with men holding printed boards. Most are legitimate hotel pickups. Some are freelance drivers quoting $60–80 for a Bavaro run that the official Sichotupuca taxi co-op charges at $30–40.
Pre-book with hoppa and your named driver is already inside arrivals — you walk past the greeting-hall scrum, find your sign, and you're in the car. Fixed-price guaranteed transfers across the Dominican Republic, trusted by 40M+ travellers and powered by 70,000+ vetted local operators in 182+ countries.
Shared from £18pp · Private car from £42 · Minibus from £78 — indicative prices to Bavaro, journey time 25–30 mins. Please check hoppa.com for live availability.
PUJ sits in La Altagracia on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, and almost every arrival is heading to one of five resort clusters.
Prices are indicative. Please check hoppa.com for live availability on your specific dates.
If you’re unsure whether a shared or private transfer is right for you, we’ve put together the key differences to help you decide.
The vehicle choice at PUJ matters more than at most airports because the resort split rewards different vehicles.
There are four ways to get from Punta Cana airport to your resort: pre-book with hoppa, take the official Sichotupuca co-op taxi from the airport rank, accept a greeting-hall freelance offer, or rely on your resort's "complimentary" shuttle.
Sichotupuca publishes fixed zone rates (Bavaro $30–40, Cap Cana $25, La Romana $90) but those prices are not posted in the greeting hall, and rideshare apps don't operate at arrivals. The greeting-hall freelance offer is the one most first-timers say yes to and the one most often quoted at 2x the official rate.
Watch the hidden cost: on the southern run to La Romana or Bayahibe, the Carretera del Coral toll road takes $5–10 in cash both ways and the booths don't accept international cards. A pre-booked hoppa transfer covers the tolls in the fixed price. Cash-only resort drivers expecting tip + toll change can add $15–20 of friction to a journey you thought was settled.
You land at PUJ and you're outdoors before you reach immigration. There are no jet bridges anywhere on the airfield — the plane parks on the apron, you walk down stairs onto the tarmac, and you walk under the thatched-roof canopy into the immigration hall. First-timers stop to adjust their jackets and sun hats; locals keep moving.
Here are some things you need to know like a local:
Landed without a transfer booked? Open the hoppa app and you'll see fixed-price rides to every resort cluster on the island — Bavaro, Uvero Alto, Cap Cana, La Romana, and Bayahibe — with the same vetted operator network you'd get on a pre-booked transfer. No surge pricing. No data-plan scramble at the gate.
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If you're planing a trip to Punta Cana, be sure to check our guide of the best Punta Cana airport transfers and the best things to do in Punta Cana.
The largest all-inclusive cluster in DR — Hard Rock, RIU, Iberostar, Lopesan, Bavaro Princess. Shared from £18pp, private from £42. Flat coastal drive on Boulevard Turístico del Este; Saturday afternoon arrivals can stretch to 45 min. Every resort has its own gated entrance, and your hoppa driver knows the right one without you needing to explain. Best for first-time DR all-inclusive travellers.
Excellence, Iberostar Grand, Dreams Macao Beach — the quieter adults-only end of the strip, north of Bavaro. Shared from £28pp, private from £68. The last 15 minutes are unlit, rural road — not a route to take in an unmarked taxi at midnight. Pre-booked hoppa transfers run it daily. Best for couples and honeymooners at the quieter end of the strip.
Sanctuary, Secrets Cap Cana, Eden Roc, Hyatt Zilara — the shortest run from PUJ. Shared from £19pp, private from £42. The gated community entrance has a security check, but your hoppa driver has the guest manifest. The gate opens without you fumbling for a reservation printout. Best for luxury travellers and golf groups heading to Punta Espada or Las Iguanas.
South via Carretera del Coral toll road. Shared from £39pp, private from £105. Two toll booths each way at $5–10 cash — hoppa covers them in the fixed price. The road is straight, fast, and rarely congested. Set the AC, sleep through it. Best for Casa de Campo villa renters, Dreams La Romana families, and Bayahibe diving groups.
What are you waiting for? Lock the price and walk past the greeting-hall scrum. Forty minutes after you clear customs you'll have your feet in the sand at Bavaro, a rum in hand, and your luggage in the right room.
Found the perfect option? Great – once you hit ‘Book’ you’ll arrive at the ‘Extras’ section. This page will tell you key information about your Punta Cana airport transfer, such as your luggage allowance. This is typically one item of carry-on and one suitcase per person, but please do check as this may differ depending on the chosen vehicle. You will have the option to include extra baggage or items such as golf clubs or a wheelchair here – but if you need any help don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Yes – once you’ve completed your booking, we’ll send you an email confirmation containing your e-ticket. This has all the key information about your journey, such as the pick-up time, date and location. It also has an emergency phone number should you need to get in touch with us during your trip. Please check this carefully before you travel to check all the details are correct. It’s important to keep your e-ticket safe as you’ll need to show it to your driver when they pick you up. We recommend printing it off and keeping it in your carry-on.
On your e-ticket, there’s a ‘Find my pick-up’ section which will tell you where to meet the driver of your transfer from Punta Cana airport to your hotel. Typically, this will be in the arrivals hall, where the driver will have a sign either with your name, hoppa or the travel provider’s name. However, this may vary depending on the type of transfer you’ve chosen, so please do check your e-ticket. If you can’t see the information you need, please give us a call so we can help.
If you’re at the pick-up point but can’t see your driver, please don’t worry. Our drivers run a little late sometimes if there’s heavy traffic or another unforeseen circumstance. Give us a call on the number displayed on your e-ticket and we can update you on their whereabouts.
We know that delays happen sometimes, so please don’t stress if you’re running a little behind schedule. Whether your flight was delayed, or baggage claim takes longer than anticipated, give us a call on the number on your e-ticket. We’ll get in touch with your driver and let them know you’ll be late.
They will wait for you for up to 45 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. Running later than that? We’ll send an alternative driver to collect you. If you are three or more hours late, you’ll need to book another Punta Cana transfer from the airport to your hotel and get in touch with your travel insurer.
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