Santo Domingo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Santo Domingo
With 2,20 million inhabitants, Santo Domingo is the most populous city in the Dominican Republic. 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 Santo Domingo has to offer.
Where to Eat in Santo Domingo
Piantini is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Santo Domingo. These include popular favourites such as La Cassina (Roberto Pastoriza # 504, Evaristo Morales), SBG Santo Domingo (Paseo de Los Locutores # 9) and Casa Luca (Av. Winston Churchill Parque Habitat Piso 1 Piantini). If you’re looking for affordable options, Allegra - Santo Domingo (Rafael Augusto Sanchez #2 Roble Corporate Center) and Sonoma Bistro (Calle Federico Geraldino 96) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cueva Siete (Calle Andrés Julio Aybar esquina Abraham Lincoln. Santo Domingo, DN. República Dominicana.) and SEGRETO (Calle Andrés Julio Aybar esquina Abraham Lincoln. Santo Domingo, DN. República Dominicana.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Santo Domingo.
When to visit Santo Domingo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santo Domingo in June, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Santo Domingo, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Santo Domingo
Plane
Santo Domingo is served by 2 airports: Santo Domingo Dr. Joaquin Balaguer (JBQ) and Las Americas Airport (SDQ). The closest to the city centre of Santo Domingo is Santo Domingo Dr. Joaquin Balaguer, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is Las Americas Airport, 28 km from the centre of Santo Domingo. The shortest flight to Santo Domingo from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 36h 30m.
Bus
Santo Domingo’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airports near Santo Domingo
Airlines serving Santo Domingo
Where to stay in Santo Domingo
From 5-star hotels such as the Casas Del XVI to great affordable options like the Colonial 154 H Boutique, Santo Domingo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 633 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residencial La Fonte and Micro Hotel Condo Suites. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Santo Domingo, with prices from AED 51 to AED 1,063 per night. Piantini is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Santo Domingo are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Ensanche Naco - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Aladino, Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo and Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo. The average nightly price for a double room in Ensanche Naco is AED 195.
Where to stay in popular areas of Santo Domingo
Most booked hotels in Santo Domingo
Hiring a car in Santo Domingo
Alamo, Europcar and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Santo Domingo is the Zezgo branch at Ruta 66 Salida Del Aeropuerto Las Americas, which is 27 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 4.74 per litre in Santo Domingo (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 Santo Domingo is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Santo Domingo
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
AED 192/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
AED 237/day