Puerto Plata travel guide
Puerto Plata Tourism | Puerto Plata Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Plata has to offer.
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 centre.
Bus
Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 1.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Puerto Plata
Where to stay in Puerto Plata
From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Colonial Beach & Spa to great affordable options like the Cofresi Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Plata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 361 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 685 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from AED 67 to AED 10,554 per night. Playa Dorada Beach and Golf Club is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Plata are about 39% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata
Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata
Hiring a car in Puerto Plata
Expect to pay AED 4.74 per litre in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 56.85 and AED 75.80. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Pegas or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.