Self-drive road trip · Dominican Republic
Arrive in Puerto Plata, collect your rental car, and choose your perfect four-night stay: the culture and beaches of Puerto Plata or the tropical beauty of Samaná.
Per person, estimatedUS$169
Rental car included — go where you want, when you want
No fixed schedule or guided itinerary to follow
Stay in one hotel for the whole trip — no packing and unpacking
Cable car views over the Atlantic and the mountains
Waterfalls, beaches, and bays all within easy driving distance
Explore Puerto Plata's colourful Victorian historic centre
Cabarete's famous beach and watersports on your doorstep
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.
Stay longer or shorter in Puerto Plata
Your stay in Puerto PlataDays 1–5
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Pick up your car at PUERTO PLATA (POP), from 10:00. It's yours for all 5 days.
Overnight: Costambar, night 1 of 4
Overnight: Costambar, night 2 of 4
Overnight: Costambar, night 3 of 4
Overnight: Costambar, night 4 of 4
“Discover the perfect beachfront escape in this charming gated condo-style hotel, just steps from a pristine, uncrowded beach. Guests rave about the exceptional cleanliness, friendly staff, secure atmosphere, and unbeatable value, making it an ideal peaceful retreat for those seeking comfort and convenience at an affordable price.”
Included in your trip4 Nights, 8 Rey Fernando, Costambar
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Puerto Plata surprise you.
Return your car at PUERTO PLATA (POP) by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Departure day · No overnight stay
A rental car is included for all 5 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.
Pick up, day 1PUERTO PLATA (POP), from 10:00
Return, day 4PUERTO PLATA (POP), by 10:00
Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.
Operated by Avia Tours & Travel.
Download this tour's PDF brochure and plan offline: every day, your hotels, the car and our phone numbers.
Our travel experts know these roads. Call and we'll tailor the trip with you.
Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$338
How this road trip stacks up against similar self-drive tours, side by side.
| Tour | |  |  |  |
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| Price, per person | ||||
| From | US$169 | US$423 | US$403 | US$221 |
| Per night | US$42 / nightBest | US$85 / night | US$81 / night | US$74 / night |
| The trip | ||||
| Duration | 5 days, 4 nights | 6 days, 5 nights | 6 days, 5 nights | 4 days, 3 nights |
| You're viewing this tour | View tour | View tour | View tour |
"From" prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing, at the cheapest hotels. Driving is estimated from the stop locations.
| Stops | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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| Places | Puerto Plata | Panama City, Ordovician Beach Resort | San Juan, Fajardo, Ponce | Ponce |
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| Start and finish | Puerto Plata – Puerto Plate | Panama City | San Juan | Ponce |
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| On the road |
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| Total driving | Not listed | About 90 km | About 190 km | Not listed |
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| Longest drive day | Not listed | About 90 kmBest | About 135 km | Not listed |
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| Car included | Economy | Economy | Compact | Economy |
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| Stays and extras |
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| Hotels included | 3-star hotels | 3 to 4-star hotels | 2 to 3-star hotels | 3-star hotels |
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| Hotel choice | About 8 hotels per stop | About 9 hotels per stop | About 12 hotels per stopBest | About 6 hotels per stop |
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| Airport transfer | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
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FromUS$403per person
