Punta Cana travel guide
Punta Cana Tourism | Punta Cana Guide
You're Going to Love Punta Cana
With a population of 100’023, Punta Cana is a must-see destination in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Punta Cana has to offer.
Where to Eat in Punta Cana
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Punta Cana. These include popular favourites such as Restaurante La Yola - Puntacana Yacht Club (Punta Cana Marina Puntacana Resort & Club), Mediterraneo Restaurant at Eden Roc (Eden Roc at Cap Cana, Punta Cana) and Brassa Restaurant (Puntacana Resort & Club). If you’re looking for affordable options, Lorenzillo's - Punta Cana (Down Town Punta Cana Carretera Veron-Bavaro km. 38) and SBG Punta Cana (Boulevard Turistico esquina Carretera Juanillo, 1er piso de BlueMall) are great picks.
When to visit Punta Cana
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Punta Cana in July, when the average temperature is 28 °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 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Punta Cana, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.
How to Get to Punta Cana
Plane
When flying to Punta Cana, you’ll arrive at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Punta Cana from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 05m.
Airlines serving Punta Cana
Where to stay in Punta Cana
From 5-star hotels such as the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana to great affordable options like the Hotel Riu Bambu, Punta Cana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €304 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include White Sands Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Marimba Punta Cana. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Punta Cana, with prices from €14 to €885 per night. Punta El Cortecito is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Punta Cana are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Punta Cana
Most booked hotels in Punta Cana
Hiring a car in Punta Cana
Hertz, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Punta Cana is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at Ave Barceló, San Juan Shopping Center, Local 2, which is 6 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €1.20 per litre in Punta Cana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.39 and €19.18. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Punta Cana, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.